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Old 14th Jan 2010, 15:06
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Mike Oxbig
 
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Flexible V1

I have recently moved aircraft types and am now flying one which allows flex take offs and when programing the autothrottle allows you to choose a V1. What are the advantages of choosing V1 min over V1 max or vice versa? Is it a bit like taking off with more/less flap?

V1 min gives you a shorter TORR and consequently shorter stopping distance but then you are at a lower airspeed after unstick whereas V1 max is the opposite. Should one always choose V1 max on longer runways? Are there any other factors I should be thinking about as well?

Thanks.
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