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How should landing flaps normally be retracted during a go-around?

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  1. Partially, then in small increments
  2. All at once before adding power
  3. Only after shutting down the engine

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  1. FAA Airplane Flying Handbook, Chapter 9 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/10_afh_ch9.pdf?pubDate=20260325 Checked 2026-10-09.

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