Editing Go-around (section)

== Procedure ==
When the pilot is instructed or decides to go around, the pilot applies full thrust or a predetermined TOGA (Takeoff and Go Around) thrust to the engine(s), adopts an appropriate climb attitude and airspeed, raises the [[landing gear]] when the airplane has achieved a positive climb rate, retracts the [[flap (aircraft)|flaps]] as necessary, follows the instructions of the [[control tower]] (in controlled airspace), and typically climbs into the [[Airfield traffic pattern|traffic pattern]] or follows the published go-around procedure for another approach. Otherwise, the pilot may elect to divert to an alternate airport or wait while circling over the landing airport for some time, especially if the go-around was initiated by bad weather.

Many modern aircraft, such as most [[Boeing]] and [[Airbus]] aircraft, have [[autothrottle]]/autothrust systems that will set go-around thrust if they are engaged.

On other aircraft, the pilot configures manually for a go-around.  In a typical small aircraft, such as those found in [[general aviation]], this might involve:

* Applying go around power (usually full power on normally aspirated engines).  
* Adopting an appropriate climb attitude and airspeed.
* Retracting one stage of flaps if necessary.
* Checking for a positive rate of climb, and raising the landing gear if equipped with retractable landing gear.
* Retracting the flaps fully when the aircraft achieves a certain safe airspeed and altitude.
* Climbing to cleared altitude, or pattern altitude if at a non-towered airfield.
* Advising ATC if go around was pilot initiated, or acknowledging ATC instructions if at a controlled airfield.