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Old February 9th 08, 03:35 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_24_]
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On Feb 6, 1:20 pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
Mxsmanic wrote
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Fixed-wing aircraft taxi because their wheels reduce friction as
they move forward on the ground.


So, logically, spacecraft in the frictionless environment of outer
space should immediately accelerate to the speed of light.


No, it takes a few minutes. Don't you watch star trek?

Bertie


It actually depends on the volume and pitch of the 'rrorrr-rrOORRR'
sound and angle at which Mr. Scott finds himself clinging to the fence
in front of the engines.

Smoke escaping out of various panels on the bridge seems to help as
well.

You sure this isn't a GM product we're talking about here?


Bwwahwhahwhahw!


Bertie