What is the correct procedure for performing a go-around?

The correct procedure for performing a go-around involves adding power and pitching for climb. This action is essential if, during an approach, the landing conditions are not suitable—whether due to insufficient clearance from obstacles, instability in the approach, or other safety concerns. By increasing power, the aircraft can gain the necessary thrust to climb away from the ground, and adjusting the pitch helps ensure a safe ascent rate.

This means that as you initiate a go-around, you need to focus on transitioning back to a positive climb attitude to safely navigate away from the runway environment while preparing to enter the traffic pattern for another approach. It emphasizes the principle that safety is prioritized in flight operations, particularly when landing conditions are in doubt.

Other choices do not align with safe go-around procedures. For instance, reducing power and descent rate immediately does not allow for a positive climb and could lead to loss of control. Landing on the runway despite obstacles directly contradicts the intent of a go-around, which is to avoid landing in unsafe conditions. Cutting power completely and gliding minimizes control and airspeed, which can lead to an unwanted and dangerous situation during such critical flight phases.