What is the recommended procedure for a go-around?

The recommended procedure for a go-around emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe trajectory and ensuring the aircraft can achieve a positive climb rate. Increasing power is critical for overcoming any drag and obtaining the necessary thrust to climb away safely from the runway. Establishing a positive climb rate is essential in preventing any risk of stall and ensuring the aircraft gains altitude, which is particularly important when encountering unexpected situations during landing.

Retracting the landing gear and flaps as required helps to reduce drag and enhances climb performance. The approach to retraction should be done gradually and only after confirming a positive climb rate to ensure that the aircraft remains stable and controllable during this critical phase.

The other options do not align with the safety priorities involved in a go-around. Reducing power and descending, for example, would be contrary to the goal of gaining altitude and ensuring safe clearance from the runway and surrounding obstacles. Banking to the left and descending fails to consider the necessity of lifting off safely and could lead to loss of control. Maintaining altitude while slowing down can also result in an unstable configuration that may not allow for a safe go-around, compromising performance during an already critical maneuver.