A pilot’s definition of happiness is reaching V1 at Newark.
by CAFB4ND (2018-10-04 12:41:14)
Edited on 2018-10-04 12:43:06

In reply to: For the BR frequent fliers...  posted by irisharab

Post Reply Return to Back Room

V1 is our decision speed during the takeoff roll. Once we reach this speed we are continuing the takeoff even if we lose an engine.

To be fair though, I’ve felt the same at all three circus hellholes that constitute the NYC airport system.

Don't you like that cross-wind from Port Newark and
by knutesteen  (2018-10-04 12:50:30)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Port Elizabeth that makes takeoff and landing at EWR so much fun?

I always joke about preferring the gusty crosswinds since
by CAFB4ND  (2018-10-04 12:57:18)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I’m either a hero or have an excuse.

“You can’t win with winds calm on landing” - CAFB4ND