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Originally posted by XPLORx4:

NYM- The hypothetical scenario also doesn't say what type of plane it is, what the runway is made of, or whether there's any type of wind. For all we know, the plane is a Harrier Jump Jet, there's a 100mph headwind, and the runway is made of glass!

Your response completely avoids the question.

Please tell me the assumptions you are making about the scenario, then answer the question: How is an airplane's speed measured? (You may use google to find your answer.)
I'm trying to avoid making any assumptions. That is why I say there is no correct answer the way the scenario is worded. There isn't enough information given, so it is almost impossible to not make some assumptions.

I've already discussed airspeed and relative velocity on page 36. Here is the link....

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The scenario says the belt matches the plane's speed. It doesn't say whether it is the groundspeed or airspeed.

The one assumption I think we all can make is that the wind speed is zero.