Thanks so much guys, I really appreciate the "heads up".
In regard to legalities... is V2 the actual REQUIRED min. climb speed? ie. 1.15VS? (I can't remember the actual figure), or is it regarded as generally acceptable to operate below V2 if the aircraft requires a 12.5 degree nose-up pitch attitude for the initial climb-out?
What I'm getting at is: If the aircraft operating manual states a 12.5 deg pitch angle for initial climb, would you maintain this pitch angle to get away from the ground even if the aircraft is operating below V2?
Or would it be acceptable/ preferable to, say, fly 10 deg nose-up pitch attitude and fly V2?
Thanks again for your help, it's really appreciated!