What should be the first action during the go-around process?

During a go-around process, the first action should be to increase power immediately. This is a critical step because it ensures that the aircraft has the necessary thrust to climb away from the runway safely and avoid any obstacles. Increasing power helps establish a positive rate of climb, which is essential for gaining altitude and ensuring the aircraft is in a safe configuration for the go-around.

Once power is added, pilots can then focus on retracting the flaps or adjusting their settings as needed, but the priority is always to establish a climb profile first. Maintaining altitude, checking landing gear, or reducing flap settings may be part of the go-around process, but they come after ensuring that the aircraft is climbing safely away from the approach path.