What step follows applying full power smoothly during a go-around?

• A. Resume/course to pattern or exit as directed.
• B. Establish a climb attitude.
• C. Retract flaps as appropriate.
• D. Maintain level flight.

Answer: (B)

After applying full power in a go-around, the immediate step is to establish a climb attitude. You pitch to build a positive rate of climb while keeping the airspeed in the safe range, so the aircraft can safely rise away from the runway. Once a positive rate is established and the climb is stabilized, you configure for the climb (retract flaps as appropriate and clean up the airplane) and then resume the course or exit as directed. Maintaining level flight would prevent a successful go-around, and proper flap retraction is done after you’ve established the climb rather than before.