Rejected takeoff after the takeoff decision speed 'V ', Boeing B737 ...

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speed trend vector (4)
V 1
speed bug (3)
speed scale tape (2)
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V1 R
overview cockpit main panel
airspeed indication (1)
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PFD captain side
PFD first officer side
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Figure 3: Overview B737-800 cockpit with detailed schematic of the speed indications of the primary
flight display.
The (computed) airspeed information is displayed in numerical format on the left side of each
primary flight display(Figure 3 – (1)). A dynamic moving speed scale tape (Figure 3 – (2)) displays
additional speed information depending on the airspeed and phase of flight. For takeoff V-speeds
are determined and input into the Flight Management Computer. Subsequently the V 1
(Figure 3
– (3)) and V R
speed are displayed on the speed tape. Superimposed onto the speed scale tape
is a green arrow (Figure 3 – (4)) which is the speed trend vector. The tip of the speed trend
vector shows the predicted airspeed after 10 seconds. The prediction is based on the concept that
change in airspeed and longitudinal acceleration stay the same. The speed trend vector points
upward when the aircraft speed increases (acceleration) or down in case the speed decreases
(deceleration). When the calculated speed trend vector is below a threshold it will not be displayed.
The speed trend vector is designed as a helpful in-flight tool to set appropriate thrust setting and
fly the desired speed. This reduces pilot workload when changing or maintaining an airspeed or
altitude.
2.4 HISTORY OF FLIGHT
On the morning of June 4th 2010 the Boeing B737-800, with registration EI-DPX arrived from Faro
(Portugal) at Eindhoven Airport. The flight from Faro to Eindhoven was flown by the captain, the
first officer would become the pilot flying on the return flight to Faro. The aircraft was scheduled
to depart for the return flight to Faro at 09.30 6 hours. The crew performed the standard checklist
items and followed the operators procedures for the flight. As part of the flight preparation the
different operational speeds (‘V-speeds’) were calculated using the approved aircraft manuals
provided to the crew.
After engine start the aircraft taxied from the parking stand to the threshold (beginning) of runway
04 using the parallel taxiway (Figure 4). Eindhoven control tower directed the Boeing B737 to exit
FOXTROT. The flight crew requested exit GOLF and the control tower agreed. The crew was given
holding instructions to allow a general aviation aircraft takeoff first.
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