RYR-738-JOCKEY,
Yes, I think we do need a discussion on weather it is safe to abort at V1... My question to start this off is: if you consider it unsafe to abort at V1, why then did you choose a V1 that you don't consider it safe to abort from?
Also, the definition of "safe" is up for debate. Is a 20 kts overrun into the approach lights at the other end unsafe? Is departing with retracted slats safe?
I think it is time these near-V1-reject-debates are put into perspective - if you're not comfy aborting from V1, you've got the wrong speed! If you feel it's safer to continue with a 0,1% chance that the aircraft is no longer in the take-off configuration, priorities might need be re-arranged. Damaging the undercarriage, gear doors and lower fuselage in an overrun - but having everyone walk away - is an option (albeit not on every runway - so the V1 should be set accordingly).
Empty.