Thread: Can a Plane on a Treadmill Take Off?
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Old February 4th 06, 02:55 PM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
Robert M. Gary
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Default Can a Plane on a Treadmill Take Off?
Only if there is an 80 mph tailwind.

If the plane is rolling 80mph against a conveyor going 80mph back the
difference would be zero.

-Robert