Steve 76,
"I am still not convinced that 'CDP' is not specifically a Catagory A term."
I guess if we get into the nitty gritty we can argue the use of CDP for CAT A only proceedures till the proverbial cows come home.
The only point that I really want to make in response, is the fact that the terminology of 'CDP' perfectly describes the situation that you are faced with if and when an engine fails in a twin. The pilot does not have a 'descision' about what he will do prior to CDP. This is not interpretation, it is fact, you can not continue with the take off as the aircraft does not have the ability to stay level let alone climb OEI. It is why the pilot must be aware of the 'critical descision point' with regard to ambient conditions prior to take off no matter if he is operating to CAT A or not.
Once CDP is reached then the pilot starts to earn the money he is paid for driving a twin. He must now make a 'descision' whether to reject the take off or continue with the flight. Once again, this is the same whether you are operating to CAT A, CAT B or any other profile you want to follow.
Sorry to harp on about it, but I cannot think of any other way of describing the point where I have to make that kind of descision.....
Anyone?
P.S - Steve, I like your use of the word 'dummy', very polite for a Kiwi
