Pressing either TOGA switch does what when airborne?

• A. Commands a 5 degree pitch up and localizer capture
• B. Commands a 15 degree pitch up and yaw damper engage
• C. Commands a 20 degree pitch up and roll trim
• D. Commands a 10 degree pitch up and heading hold on the FD

Answer: (D)

When airborne, using the TOGA switch puts the airplane into go-around mode. This immediately commands the autothrottle to maximum thrust to ensure a strong climb, and the flight director provides guidance to get you safely away from the runway and obstacles. The climb cue from the flight director is typically a roughly ten-degree nose-up attitude to establish a positive climb without overspeeding or overstressing the airframe. At the same time, the system can use the flight director’s heading hold to keep the aircraft on a stable track while you configure for the go-around, ensuring a controlled and predictable transition.

The other options describe different behaviors that don’t match the TOGA go-around sequence. For example, localizer capture would be a specific approach mode, not the go-around climb cue; pairing a larger pitch angle or separate functions like yaw damper or roll trim isn’t how TOGA go-around guidance is defined.