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Originally posted by TJ:
OK, I just got back from the airport...I had my buddy build a giant conveyor belt down the runway, and we rigged it to match the plane's speed exactly (We're good).

laugh

Air Canada agreed to use it for one of their Tango Economy flights if we chipped in for some potato chips for the stew.

The plane fired up, and taxi'd onto the belt...let'r rip, and the thrust from the jets pushed the plane forward, down the runway belt.

The tires were turning at double the ground speed relative to the airport, as the belt whirred by beneath them.

It reached take off velocity, and took off...so we have our answer.

laugh

(Yay!)

OK - its settled!
The only part you left out was the pilot and co-pilot arguing about whether it would work or not.

Co-pilot was "We're just gonna sit there."

Pilot: "Naw.....we'll be fine.....Wheels are just gonna spin double-time. I saw on XOC that that would be what happens."

Co-pilot: "I don't think so."

Pilot: "Trust me......we're Canadian......What could go wrong? wink "

Guess that's why he's the pilot. laugh
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