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Originally posted by slomatt:
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Originally posted by BlueSky:
[b]You guys are smoking something. If the wheels don't move, and they're attached to the plane, I have news for you. The plane isn't moving either. As thrust is applied, the wheels will just rotate faster because the belt accelerates to keep up.

At least that's the way it works in my world. If it's different in yours, so be it. cool
Except that this isn't a difference of opinion, people have posted proof that the plane will take off using valid physics.

Perhaps the only way to prove this to everybody is to call up the Myth Busters? smile

- Matt[/b]
They SAY it's valid physics and post an impressive looking formula. Well, I'll be the first to admit that I personally can't refute it because I don't have the knowledge of physics or mathematics. But that doesn't make it right.