text: (1) Takeoff and initial climb speed: A speed, 
  usually a fixed percentage above the stall speed, 
  at which the airplane will become airborne and 
  best clear obstacles immediately after takeoff. 
  For a particular airplane in the takeoff con- 
  figuration, this speed (in EAS or CM) 
  is a 
  function of gross weight but in no circumstances 
  should it he less than the minimum directional 
  control speed for 
  the critical asymmetrical 
  power condition. Generally, the takeoff and 
  initial climb speed is referred to as the “V,” 
  speed. 
  
  (2) Critical engine jaih~~ speed: A speed 
  
  achieved during the takeoff roll at which fail- 
  ure of one engine will require the same distance 
  to continue accelerating with the operative en- 
  gines to accomplish safe takeoff or refuse 
  the 
  takeoff and decelerate to a stop utilizing 
  airplane brakes. At critical engine failure 
  
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