Takeoff safety

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Pilot Guide to Takeoff Safety Table of Contents
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2.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2.1 2 .1 Objectives ..................................................................................................................... 2.1 . 2.2 “Successful Versus Unsuccessful” Go/NoGo Decisions ............................................. 2.1 . 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 An In-service Perspective On Go/No Go Decisions ................................................ 2.2 . “Successful” Go/No Go Decisions ........................................................................... 2.3 RTO Overrun Accidents and Incidents..................................................................... 2.4 Statistics .................................................................................................................... 2.5 Lessons Learned ....................................................................................................... 2.6

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2.3 Decisions and Procedures —What Every Pilot Should Know ....................................... 2.7 2.3.12.3.1.1 2.3.1.3 2.3.1.4 2.3.2 2.3.2.1 2.3.2.2 2.3.3 2.3.3.1 2.3.3.2 2.3.4 2.3.4.1 2.3.4.2 2.3.5 2.3.5.1 2.3.5.1.1 2.3.5.1.2 2.3.5.2 2.3.5.3 2.3.5.3.1 2.3.5.3.2 2.3.5.3.3 The Takeoff Rules —The Source of the Data ........................................................... 2.8 The “FAR” Takeoff Field Length ........................................................................2.8 Balanced Field Defined ..................................................................................... 2.11 (Not Used) ......................................................................................................... 2.12 Transition to the Stopping Configuration ............................................................... 2.12 Flight Test Transitions....................................................................................... 2.12 Airplane Flight Manual Transition Times ......................................................... 2.12 Comparing the “Stop” and “Go” Margins .............................................................. 2.14 The “Stop” Margins........................................................................................... 2.15 The “Go”Option ............................................................................................... 2.16 Operational Takeoff Calculations ........................................................................... 2.18 The Field Length Limit Weight ......................................................................... 2.18 Actual Weight Less Than Limit Weight............................................................ 2.19 Factors that Affect Takeoff and RTO Performance................................................. 2.19 Runway Surface Condition ............................................................................... 2.20 Hydroplaning ............................................................................................... 2.21 The Final Stop.............................................................................................. 2.22 Atmospheric Conditions ................................................................................... 2.22 . Airplane Configuration ..................................................................................... 2.23 .Flaps.............................................................................................................. 2.23 Engine Bleed Air .......................................................................................... 2.23 Missing or Inoperative Equipment .............................................................. 2.23

2.3.1.2 V1 Speed Defined ................................................................................................... 2.10 .

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