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Forum: Tech Log

27th Aug 2011, 13:31

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V1 question.

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Posted By Basil

JT, Re my story about abandon after V1. I did...

JT,
Re my story about abandon after V1.
I did not wish to present it as a suggested mode of operation but as an exception.
I'd probably have continued - that captain, on the day, did not. I've...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Aug 2011, 12:58

Replies: 107

V1 question.

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Posted By Basil

In a rare exception to following SOPs, a GF...

In a rare exception to following SOPs, a GF colleague flying a TriStar in the eighties abandoned just after V1.
I'm sure this will be read by those who remember a bit better than I but, IIRC:...

Forum: Tech Log

19th Aug 2011, 12:41

Replies: 107

V1 question.

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Posted By Basil

JT, Don't know. Did cross my mind that the...

JT,

Don't know. Did cross my mind that the rudder was larger but never checked.

Forum: Tech Log

18th Aug 2011, 19:38

Replies: 107

V1 question.

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Posted By Basil

JT, I think I gave good reasons for the term...

JT,
I think I gave good reasons for the term 'fudge' but, as I said, it's the best we have.
Recollect once querying why one twin jet we flew had a lower Vmcg (or was it Vmca? - forgotten now) on...

Forum: Tech Log

16th Aug 2011, 13:08

Replies: 107

V1 question.

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Posted By Basil

When you calculate V1 you are using an unreliable...

When you calculate V1 you are using an unreliable fudge to find the point on a balanced field runway from which you may stop or accelerate to Vr before the end.
I say 'fudge' because, ideally, you'd...

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