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Old February 4th 06, 05:43 AM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Can a Plane on a Treadmill Take Off?

Ok, in relevance to Dougs post... we are both correct !!! apart from
the down wash from the small propeller, they will not be any airflowing
over the rest of the wings... why ??? Because the airplane is not
moving !!!! its only compensating for the exstreem backward force, as i
said its only standing still, and standing still doesnt get you
anywhere. you need momentium.

It however, would be possible if you have a plane with an exceedingly
small wing span, very low stall speed and a big propeller to generate a
downwash to cover the entire wing. As you know your aillerons are
situated at the outer section of the wings, if you have no downwash
over them it will stall and not turn leading to a temporary lift and
then crash.

Barry