Which statement describes TOGA engagement in flight?

• A. Engages GA mode and commands 10 degree nose up pitch and heading on the flight director
• B. Disengages autopilot
• C. Lowers the landing gear
• D. Returns to idle thrust

Answer: (A)

TOGA engagement activates the go-around mode, guiding you to climb away safely. When TOGA is pressed, the system sets the flight director to show a takeoff/go-around path and typically commands a nose-up pitch of about 10 degrees, along with a heading cue to steer toward a safe course. This combination helps you transition quickly from any situation requiring a go-around into a controlled ascent, with the engine power set to TOGA thrust for the climb. It’s not about lowering gear or returning to idle thrust, and while autopilot may remain engaged depending on the flight mode, the essential effect of TOGA is the GA guidance and the corresponding pitch/heading cues to execute a safe go-around.