Which option correctly defines VR in the takeoff sequence?

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Which option correctly defines VR in the takeoff sequence?

VR is rotation speed—the speed at which you begin to rotate the aircraft to the takeoff attitude. It’s the point where you stop focusing on accelerating straight down the runway and start pitching up to lift off. VR is determined from the takeoff performance data and depends on factors like weight, flap setting, runway conditions, and density altitude. It sits after you’ve passed V1 (the decision speed) and before V2 (the takeoff safety speed). After reaching VR, the pilot applies back pressure to rotate smoothly; liftoff occurs shortly afterward as you continue to accelerate and climb. Vmca is a different concept related to control with an engine inoperative in the air, so it isn’t used to define the takeoff rotation.

VR is rotation speed—the speed at which you begin to rotate the aircraft to the takeoff attitude. It’s the point where you stop focusing on accelerating straight down the runway and start pitching up to lift off. VR is determined from the takeoff performance data and depends on factors like weight, flap setting, runway conditions, and density altitude. It sits after you’ve passed V1 (the decision speed) and before V2 (the takeoff safety speed). After reaching VR, the pilot applies back pressure to rotate smoothly; liftoff occurs shortly afterward as you continue to accelerate and climb. Vmca is a different concept related to control with an engine inoperative in the air, so it isn’t used to define the takeoff rotation.

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