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Old 18th January 2026 | 18:46
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Bob Viking
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Maybe with a ludicrously strong headwind.

Modern operations (for single engine jets) tend to call for the the ability to stop before the end of the runway from Vrotate. Brake chutes and barriers help and I accept that a single take off is better than routine ops. However, a runway of less than 900 metres is not going to be an attractive prospect for anyone who has to sign off on the risk of takeoffs from such a runway in this day and age.

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