Gentlemen (and ladies, if appropriate)
Originally Posted by Nubboy
TOGA
Keep the configuration you've got
PITCH UP but respect the stick shaker/pusher if fitted.
Thank your lucky stars and do the paperwork.
While I don't necessarily quarrel with anything said here, I know there have been discussions about "keeping the configuration." Generally, that's probably true - particularly if an encounter is somewhere on final approach. But, and I'm being very careful here, if encountered immediately after takeoff, AND your takeoff flap setting was anything less than the maximum allowable takeoff flap setting - you
might want to consider
extending flaps to the maximum authorized for takeoff.
During the original discussions with Boeing on this issue, the demonstrations using a B737 simulator showed the "no change of configuration" was appropriate during landing encounters. But, with takeoffs at 5 flaps (B737-200), a greater climb capability was demonstrated by selecting 15 flaps ... and it was achieved without regard to the person flying as all present wanted an opportunity to "give it a try." Yes, there would be additional drag, but the increase in lift more than offsets that drag increase, given the relatively significant increase in climb capability in each case recorded. In fact, I think
Old Smokey once alluded to this particular issue in a thread that is now probably over a year old.
Offered just for your consideration.