She ran the numbers. “I request a lower minima. As commander, I can conduct a Cat II or a special authorization approach if I’m qualified and the aircraft is capable. But with one engine and low fuel, I’d declare an emergency and land using the highest level of automation available. ATPL question: What is the minimum RVR for a Cat I ILS with no backup instruments? Answer is 550 meters or 1,800 feet, but with HUD or autoland it can go down. But since I’m single-engine, I’d brief a manual landing with the autopilot engaged until decision height.”
a) “You cannot go around because you are below Vmca.” b) “You may go around but only if you are above the minimum go-around altitude.” c) “You can always go around regardless of speed because you have one engine failed.” d) “Go-around is possible, but you must be able to maintain a positive climb gradient of 2.1% at 5,000 feet pressure altitude.” atpl practise questions
Elena completed the memory items, set maximum continuous thrust on the good engine, and then answered: “None of those. The real answer—and you’re testing me—is that a go-around after V1 with an engine failure is not recommended. V1 is the go/no-go decision speed. If you try to go around after V1, you might exceed the tyre speed or brake energy limits from the rejected takeoff. So the correct ATPL answer is: you commit to the takeoff . A go-around is only possible if you had not yet reached V1. Your option ‘a’ is wrong—Vmca is airborne minimum control speed, not relevant at V1. Option ‘b’ is vague. Option ‘c’ is dangerously false. Option ‘d’ is a specific performance requirement for a missed approach in a different phase. So… none.” She ran the numbers