Take-Off Performance

Question 1

What are the effects of increased weight on TO performance?

Answer 1

• Higher lift off speed (and higher Vr)
• Greater mass to accelerate
• Increased retarding force

Question 2

What could TO speeds less than recommended result in?

Answer 2

1) Controllability issues
2) Tail strike in large aircraft
3) Reduced rate of initial climb
4) Potential stall