"Jim Logajan" wrote in message
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"Blueskies" wrote:
"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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On Feb 6, 8:19 am, wrote:
Fixed-wing aircraft taxi because their wheels reduce friction as they
move forward
on the ground.

:-) I am feeling profound today...

No, airplane's taxi because they can.

-Robert


Or is it because they must?

Reporter: So tell us airplane, why do you taxi on the taxiway?
Airplane: Because it isn't air!

To prove to the simulator that it COULD be done.

Al G