Explain balanced field length and its significance for takeoff planning.

• A. The runway length required for either a rejected takeoff at V1 or a continued takeoff with engine failure; the effective runway requirement is the longer of accelerate-stop and accelerate-go distances.
• B. The distance required only for a normal takeoff with no failure.
• C. The distance to reach safe altitude after liftoff.
• D. The time needed to stop on the runway after engine failure.

Answer: (A)