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Old 08-25-2009, 05:30 PM   #158
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Originally Posted by Donger View Post
Actually, the wheels in the treadmill scenario are very important. As I said, if the wheels are locked, then the treadmill basically acts as a catapult. The plane would quickly achieve sufficient ground speed (or air speed over the wings, if you prefer) required to achieve lift and flight. If the wheels are free to spin, that makes thing a bit more complicated.
The wheels don't matter. The thrust does.

You need to read Baby Lee's post.
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