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Old October 5th 07, 12:56 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip
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Default Backwash Causes Lift?


Morgans wrote:
"Morgans" wrote

It goes something like this.

An airplane is about to takeoff on a runway, that is really a treadmill; a
very expensive treadmill.

The treadmill senses the airplane's speed, and matches the aircraft's
speed, with speed increases of its own.

Can the airplane takeoff? Why or why not?


I forgot one important qualifier of the treadmill's operation.

It goes in the opposite direction of the intended direction of travel for
the airplane.


Oh god,. imagine having been hios spiritual teacher when he was
young.

Do dogs get into heaven, et al...







Bertie