Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
I don't think the controller understood your request because one of the "options" is NOT high speed taxi operations. BTW, you might consider VmcG, next time.
GF
It may not be controller handbook verbiage but I have heard "cleared for the option" on takeoff in exactly the situation in the original post - engine-out demonstrations on takeoff. I've even heard of it asked for that way.