EVENT 01 / 05MANEUVER
RTO — Low Visibility (Low)
Rejected Take-Off at low speed in low visibility.
Memory Cue
Below 80 any. 80 to V1 only the big four.
Objective
Recognize, reject decisively, control on RWY, evacuate decision.
What Examiner Watches
- Reject technique
- Callouts
- Brakes/reverse/spoilers
Common Mistakes
- Hesitation
- Late callout
- Missing 'Reject' announcement
Threats / TEM
- Low vis
- Runway condition
Boeing Procedural Notes
- Below 80 kt: reject for any malfunction. 80 to V1: reject only for fire, engine failure, predictive WS, unsafe to fly
PF Responsibilities
- 'Reject' — thrust idle, max brake/auto, reverse max, speedbrakes verify
PM Responsibilities
- Call 'Reject', monitor speed, deceleration, ATC, fire ECAM-equivalent
CRM Focus
PIC decision regardless of seat — clearly announced.