How should you maneuver the aircraft when going missed before the MAP?

• A. Climb, but do not turn before the MAP
• B. Climb and turn after the MAP
• C. Descend to the missed altitude
• D. Hold the current heading and altitude

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the missed approach path is protected from the moment you decide to go missed, and turns are typically executed as part of the published missed procedure after you reach the missed approach point. If you go missed before the MAP, you should start climbing immediately to a safe altitude but keep your current heading until you reach the MAP. This protects you from entering obstacles or terrain on the initial segment and preserves the published protected path for the missed approach, which usually specifies when and what to turn. Descending or staying at the same altitude without climbing would not provide the necessary safety margins, and turning before reaching the MAP would not align with the designed missed approach path.