Can an RJ take off on one engine if I forget?
 

Does this sound plausible?

Scenario is a training/positioning type flight in an RJ. The two pilots are accompanied by a couple of other employees in the back. The aircraft is taxied out an airport with long taxiways and runways, so they delay starting the second engine. And I mean REALLY delay...

The story as told to me is they took off without ever starting the 2nd engine. Obviously the plane was very light, but could this really have happened?:eek:

It's been a while since Ive flown it, but I thought the ERJ gives a master warning if this is attempted.

And If I remember correctly, so does the CRJ along a million other things.

Oh it'll take off. Now, whether or not it remains airborne is another question!

totally wasn't what I was expecting this thread to be about...cue TSA guys in 3, 2, 1...

Nope, you still get the "Take off OK" when you do the config test with only 1 engine running. I bet the ERJ could takeoff 1 engine, especially lightly loaded with long runways.

Not plausible in the least bit. You would need to take off from a runway the likes of Qamdo_Bangda_Airport at 33,000lbs in -40C temps.

Thanks. I couldn't remember.:)

So is it true, or just a schoolhouse rumor?

Don't know the RJ but as you accelerate above the speed which nosewheel steering disengages and Vmcg you'd have to reduce the good engine a bit so that you can maintain directional control. Once you accelerate to Vmcg back to T/O power and rudder will keep it straight.