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Old 08-25-2009, 04:15 PM   #104
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Originally Posted by stevieray View Post
they proved it could be done.
If the wheels were locked (not spinning), and the treadmill was accelerated to the speed required for flight, then yes, it would take off. If the wheels were free to spin, the plane would not move forward relative to the ground and would therefore have no lift.
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