Aborted Take Off
Guys - quick question that occurred to me following the BA777 incident at Las Vegas. I'm posting here rather than the dedicated forum because it doesn't contribute anything.
I'm aware of "V1" (the speed beyond which you're committed to take off, in case I have the terminology wrong), but if there's an engine fire indication what's the immediate action? I realise that things at the sharp end would be a trifle busy at that point and obviously there's an list of actions on an engine fire (I assume a memorised list?), but if the fire is indicated before V1, is it STOP - then deal with the fire, or deal with the fire first? If it's immediate, does the PF make the call or is it left to the Captain (if not the PF, obviously)? I'm trying to gauge how quickly the stop command/decision would come after the fire indication, bearing in mind that there's a risk of a false indication.
Also - this may sound silly - but I assume that V1 is calculated using ONLY brakes for stopping (no reverse thrust)?