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Old February 7th 06, 04:28 PM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Can a Plane on a Treadmill Take Off?

Alexy,

My initial
calculations indicate that the speed needed for that to happen is
somewhat below the speed of light, but significantly beyond the speed
at which the wheels and tires would disintegrate. g


Concur. g

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