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V · 04-21-2008, 12:45 PM

lemme try to explain it like this...

nothing ground related can keep the plane from moving.(other than being tied down etc)
think of the wheels as idler pullies for the sake of conversation, or even ball bearings... they just spin/roll and nothing else. The plane will still move forward regardless, and when it does, it will build lift and eventually take off. it will NOT take off from a stationary position, thats whats confusing most of you. but the point is, the "conveyor belt" CAN'T keep the plane from moving forward.

04-21-2008, 12:45 PM	#55
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	lemme try to explain it like this... nothing ground related can keep the plane from moving.(other than being tied down etc) think of the wheels as idler pullies for the sake of conversation, or even ball bearings... they just spin/roll and nothing else. The plane will still move forward regardless, and when it does, it will build lift and eventually take off. it will NOT take off from a stationary position, thats whats confusing most of you. but the point is, the "conveyor belt" CAN'T keep the plane from moving forward. Last edited by V; 04-21-2008 at 12:46 PM.