PA.IV.N.S4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Apply takeoff power immediately and transition to climb pitch attitude for VX or VY as ...

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Apply takeoff power immediately and transition to climb pitch attitude for VX or VY as appropriate +10/-5 knots.

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A common error in go-arounds is failure to apply maximum allowable power in a timely manner. Application of full power in the go-around produces additional lift causing significant changes in pitch. The pitch-up tendency does not diminish completely with flap retraction because of the trim setting.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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