What is the recommended procedure for performing a go-around on the Longitude 700?

• A. Apply TOGA, accelerate to safe climb speed, retract or adjust flaps per checklist, maintain obstacle clearance and reconfigure for missed approach.
• B. Immediately descend to secure landing.
• C. Maintain landing configuration and circle.
• D. Abort and land as soon as possible.

Answer: (A)

When a go-around is required, the priority is to transition from landing into a safe, controlled climb and set up for the missed approach. The best procedure starts with applying TOGA thrust, which brings the airplane to maximum available climb capability quickly. You then accelerate to the safe climb speed appropriate for the current configuration and weight. Next, you retract or adjust the flaps per the established checklist to reduce drag and optimize climb performance. Finally, you configure the airplane for the missed approach, ensuring obstacle clearance and readiness to follow the published missed procedure as you climb away.

This sequence is correct because it quickly establishes a positive rate of climb with the proper configuration, minimizes risk near the runway, and positions you to execute the missed approach if needed. Descending, maintaining landing configuration while circling, or aborting to land immediately without climbing away do not provide the safe transition and obstacle clearance required for a go-around.