A pilot’s definition of happiness is reaching V1 at Newark.

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

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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.

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Don't you like that cross-wind from Port Newark and - knutesteen 2018-10-04 12:50:30
- I always joke about preferring the gusty crosswinds since - CAFB4ND 2018-10-04 12:57:18