What are the steps for a typical missed approach, including configuration changes and power settings?

• A. Apply go-around power, set pitch, select go-around flaps, retract landing gear as required, and climb to the missed approach altitude following the procedure.
• B. Maintain landing configuration and await further instructions.
• C. Immediately descend to a lower altitude to extend glide.
• D. Shut down one engine and pretend to continue landing.

Answer: (B)

When a missed approach is required, you move immediately into the published climb and configuration changes to safely clear the area. Start by applying the go-around power to establish a positive climb and adopt the appropriate pitch attitude for that climb. As you gain airspeed and a positive rate, follow the procedure for configuration changes: retract the flaps to the setting specified for the missed approach and retract the landing gear as required. This gets you into the clean, climbing configuration the procedure calls for. You then continue the climb to the published missed-approach altitude and fly the missed-approach course as written, with ATC providing further instructions once you’re established on the procedure. Remaining in landing configuration or descending to extend glide is not consistent with a missed approach, and actions like shutting down an engine would be inappropriate for this situation.