Old 08-08-2009 | 05:05 PM
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not for takeoff.

performance is based on all engines at takeoff (or flex) thrust until V1, then a loss of one engine at V1 and takeoff continued, for instance.

if you reduce thrust on one engine, and have not calculated the increase in acceleration distance required to reach V1,

"oh-oh!"
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