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Old 11-30-2005, 12:59 AM   #138
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Originally Posted by Ian
The belt is not holding the plane back, the wheels are free to spin. the body of the plane will be moved forward due to the thrust generated by the turbines. the wheels will just speed up, thats all. the thrust is completely independent from the belt's input on the wheels. the belt could be going twice the speed in the opposidte direction and the plane would still take off.
to me this doesnt even make sence. before the plane takes off it is a CAR. Sure the wheels arent driven by the turbines but you need them to roll and gain speed. maybe you should go fly a plane then you'll change your mind.


**** this airplane problem
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