What speed should you maintain to 1000 ft with an engine failure?

• A. VREF
• B. V2
• C. V1
• D. VMC

Answer: (B)

In an engine-out scenario after takeoff, you hold the takeoff safety speed (V2). This speed is chosen specifically to ensure you can continue a safe climb with one engine inoperative and maintain good control of the aircraft. Keeping V2 until you reach 1,000 feet AGL gives you a stable, reliable climb path while you manage the failed engine, after which you would transition to a single-engine climb speed such as Vy.

VREF is an approach/landing speed, not used during initial climb. V1 is the speed at which you decide to continue or abort the takeoff. VMC is the minimum control speed with one engine inoperative, which helps define the envelope for safe flight but is not the speed you’re instructed to maintain up to 1,000 feet in this scenario.