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Old 11th Jul 2011, 14:33
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felixthecat
 
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V1 is not the rotate speed VR still is even with engine failure, V1 is a decision speed. Rotating at V1 will seriously compromise your take off performance. You still have to accelerate to VR, and the aircraft is still capable of doing so according to the certification.
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