When Does A Flight Become Committed To Taking Off?

Have you ever sat on a plane waiting to be cleared for take-off and suddenly thought about what might happen if an engine fails as the plane begins to accelerate? For most people, this uncomfortable thought has occurred at least once. But there is no need to panic. V1, alternatively known as the point of no return, is the speed at which take-off can no longer be aborted, even if the engine fails.

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