Aviation abbreviation
Takeoff decision speed
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Meaning of Takeoff decision speed
The takeoff decision speed by which a rejected-takeoff decision and the first stopping action must be made.
More about Takeoff decision speed
V1 is determined for the takeoff conditions and relevant performance assumptions.
It is not a general instruction to continue regardless of any situation. Crews apply the aircraft's procedures, and V1 must be distinguished from rotation speed VR and takeoff safety speed V2.