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Old February 7th 08, 12:37 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting, rec.aviation.student
Robert M. Gary
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Default Why airplanes fly
On Feb 3, 9:53*am, Mxsmanic wrote:
Fixed-wing aircraft fly because their wings generate lift as they move forward
through the air.

No, airplanes fly because they can. Cars don't fly because they can't.

-Robert