During a windshear encounter after V1 or during the initial climb or at landing, what thrust setting should be used?

During a windshear encounter after V1 or during the initial climb or at landing, what thrust setting should be used?

• A. Thrust levers at TOGA—set or confirm
• B. Thrust levers at CLB
• C. Thrust levers at MCT
• D. Thrust levers at IDLE

Answer: (A)

When windshear is encountered during takeoff, after V1, during the initial climb, or at landing, you push the thrust levers to TOGA. This sets the engines to maximum available thrust, giving you the fastest possible acceleration and the highest energy state to regain airspeed and establish a positive climb quickly. In windshear, airspeed can drop suddenly and the airplane can lose altitude; TOGA helps you recover more reliably than any gentler setting. Lower thrust options (like CLB or MCT) don’t provide enough power for a rapid recovery, and IDLE reduces thrust even further, making the situation harder to recover from. By using TOGA, you’re giving the aircraft the best chance to maintain safe speed and climb performance through the windshear.

When windshear is encountered during takeoff, after V1, during the initial climb, or at landing, you push the thrust levers to TOGA. This sets the engines to maximum available thrust, giving you the fastest possible acceleration and the highest energy state to regain airspeed and establish a positive climb quickly. In windshear, airspeed can drop suddenly and the airplane can lose altitude; TOGA helps you recover more reliably than any gentler setting. Lower thrust options (like CLB or MCT) don’t provide enough power for a rapid recovery, and IDLE reduces thrust even further, making the situation harder to recover from. By using TOGA, you’re giving the aircraft the best chance to maintain safe speed and climb performance through the windshear.