Performance

Accelerate-Stop Distance

Definition

The runway length required to accelerate to V1 and then bring the aircraft to a complete stop following a rejected takeoff. Must not exceed the available runway length for safe dispatch.

Related Terms

Rejected Takeoff(RTO)

The decision to abort a takeoff and bring the aircraft to a stop on the remainin...

V1

Takeoff decision speed. Below V1, the takeoff can be safely rejected. At or abov...

Takeoff Distance

The horizontal distance required to accelerate from a standing start to liftoff ...

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