At what height above the runway must you be at V2?

• A. 35 feet
• B. 50 feet
• C. 15 feet
• D. 25 feet

Answer: (A)

V2 is the takeoff safety speed used when considering an engine-out scenario during takeoff. By the time you reach V2, you must already be at a minimum height above the runway to ensure you can continue the takeoff safely with one engine inoperative. For most training and certification standards, that height is 35 feet above the runway, typically expressed as 35 feet AGL. This height provides enough room to establish a positive climb gradient, retract surfaces as needed, and maintain obstacle clearance after liftoff.

So, the best choice is 35 feet. Heights like 15 or 25 feet are too low to guarantee safe gradient in an engine-out situation, and 50 feet is higher than the standard minimum used in this context.