Registered: 23/03/01
Posts: 1906
Loc: San Jose, CA
Quote:
Originally posted by RiNkY: Unless there happens to be a 200mph wind or somethin - the plane ain't going anywhere. The treadmill is pushing it backwards at the same speed the engines are pushing it forwards.
That 200mph of wind is being created behind the engines, pushing against the air, which passes over/under the wings and creates lift, so the plane takes off. It doesn't matter how fast the wheels are rolling.