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During a go-around from a low approach, the correct sequence is
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raise full flaps, then add power, then climb.
Retracting flaps before adding power = stall risk from sudden lift loss.
✓ apply full power, pitch to climb attitude.correct
Vy or Vx as appropriate), retract flaps incrementally per POH, retract gear (if retractable) only when positive rate of climb is established. Go-around sequence: (1) full power, (2) pitch up to climb attitude, (3) flaps retracted in stages (full → approach setting first to avoid abrupt lift loss), (4) gear up only after positive rate of climb confirmed. Common error: retracting full flaps in one motion = sudden sink that can put you back on the runway or below it.
reduce power, climb gently, retract gear immediately.
Reducing power during go-around defeats the purpose.
hold flap setting unchanged and gently pitch up.
Without power increase, pitch up causes airspeed decay → stall.
Why
Vy or Vx as appropriate), retract flaps incrementally per POH, retract gear (if retractable) only when positive rate of climb is established. Go-around sequence: (1) full power, (2) pitch up to climb attitude, (3) flaps retracted in stages (full → approach setting first to avoid abrupt lift loss), (4) gear up only after positive rate of climb confirmed. Common error: retracting full flaps in one motion = sudden sink that can put you back on the runway or below it.
FAA source: AFH Ch 9 — Go-Around; AFH Chapter 9 — Approaches and Landingsbrowse the reference library →
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