Yes, over the 14 years Charlie Victor Romeo was performed as a stage play CVR had received countless notes from pilots, crew and safety professionals. The film was shot during live performances of CVR in NYC in 2013.
The controller was using secondary radar, which shows the altitude reported by the aircraft's altimeter via the transponder. Since the altimeter was reading incorrectly, the tower was simply giving the crew the same incorrect attitude reading. Secondary radar is the most commonly used mode by ATC.
V speeds describe various air speeds for different configurations and stages of flight. V1 is the "point of no return" speed. If the aircraft attains this speed, the crew is committed to finishing the takeoff even if they lose and engine. V2 is the minimum speed at which the aircraft can climb with one engine out. Airliners typically fly at V2+15 or 20 knots during a normal climb after takeoff.
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