What action should be taken to ensure proper glide distance during a climb in a PEL?

Maintaining the appropriate power setting is essential to ensure proper glide distance during a Precautionary Emergency Landing (PEL) while climbing. In flight training, it’s important to balance power, speed, and angle of ascent to maximize the aircraft's performance. By keeping the power setting aligned with the recommended levels for the current phase of flight, the pilot can maintain optimum airspeed and climb rate, which are crucial for effective glide performance should an engine failure occur.

If power is reduced too much or not set correctly, the aircraft may not achieve the required performance needed for a safe glide path if a forced landing is necessary. Proper management of power settings allows the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and ensures that enough altitude is available to make necessary glide adjustments.

Other options such as reducing speed immediately, adjusting the angle of climb, or initiating descent sooner may not provide the aerodynamic efficiency required during a climb phase. These actions might lead to unwanted changes in the aircraft's performance characteristics or reduce altitude before it is actually necessary, potentially diminishing the effectiveness of a glide if an emergency landing becomes necessary.