Here's an aid memoir (
for the PF) for the vital actions of a go-around in a B737:
- Say It = "Go Around, Flap 15"
- Do It = Push thrust levers up, and pitch to the go-around attitude.
- See It = The FMA had better say 'TOGA' (which proves that you've pressed the TOGA button), the thrust mode says 'GA' (ditto) and the thrust position matches the demanded N1.
Now follow the FD and if above 400 ft AGL ask for a roll mode, and when above AccelAlt (
and if the ASI is above white bug), ask for "Flap 5" and keep on accelerating (
by moving the flap lever) until the flaps are 'Up' and / or Altitude Acquire occurs (
at which point the MCP speed window will open... requiring you to then set the your airspeed bug yourself). Now engage autopilot & auto-throttle.
Nb. If, prior to Altitude Acquire, you touch anything on the MCP (
aside from a roll mode) you will then cause the TOGA mode to cancel (
watch your FMA), and the MCP speed window will then open up (
at the airspeed that you are doing at that precise moment, and the ASI bug will move to that same speed) and the ASI bug is then yours to set.
You'll note that I don't mention the landing gear because, on two engines, there's usually so much power available that - even leaving the gear down - it will not effect proceedings all that much... just so long as the PF remembers to do those basic items listed above!
And that's all there is to it - simple & safe - Say It; Do It; See It !