Will the plane fly?
Laughing Gas
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From: KCMO
Speaking from experience (I have actually flown on a plane), I can honestly tell you that the plane WILL NOT TAKE OFF until the stewardess has finished the pre-flight safety instructions. (Just as it cannot possibly land until all the trays have been put up, and the seats returned to their full upright positions.)
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From: Drummonds, TN USA
Originally Posted by 71dusterdan
I'm still stuck on why it appears that sticking peanut butter on the roof of a dogs mouth might be a no-no. I always enjoyed myself.LOL
Laughing Gas
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From: KCMO
Ooh, ooh - another question. If all the engines on one wing were at full throttle, and all on the other side were turned off, would the plane go in circles - even though the conveyor would still be going straight?
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From: Billings Mo
Originally Posted by 76supercab2
This question is an interesing internet phenomena. I've seen the discussion on several boards. There was one thread with over 40 pages on this question. Let hear your "logic"
Here you go:
A plane is standing on a runway that can move (like a giant conveyor
belt). This conveyor has a control system that tracks the plane's
speed and tunes the speed of the conveyor to be exactly the same (but
in the opposite direction).
Will the plane be able to take off?
Here you go:
A plane is standing on a runway that can move (like a giant conveyor
belt). This conveyor has a control system that tracks the plane's
speed and tunes the speed of the conveyor to be exactly the same (but
in the opposite direction).
Will the plane be able to take off?
Remember, in order to get airborne the mix is this
Thrust + Lift must be greater than Weight + Drag. The conveyer basicly reduces thrust to zero.........therefore no lift.
Gunner15a
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Thanks guys this was out of my reach, but i sure had a great time reading it. I laughed nonstop. Greywolf you are killin me!!!!! My sides hurt. Why is my dog giving me dirty looks.
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From: Milky Way Galaxy
Originally Posted by 71dusterdan
I'm still stuck on why it appears that sticking peanut butter on the roof of a dogs mouth might be a no-no. I always enjoyed myself.LOL
Fleet Owner
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From: Drummonds, TN USA
*GULP*
Errrr.... AHHHH -
GUNNER?
What does the airplane use to GO FORWARD????
PS: Duster: Your dog is probably upset because it understands "PLAY CATCH" better than an online joke....
(just a possible answer)
I LOVE MY PUPPY!
Errrr.... AHHHH -
GUNNER?
What does the airplane use to GO FORWARD????
PS: Duster: Your dog is probably upset because it understands "PLAY CATCH" better than an online joke....
(just a possible answer)
I LOVE MY PUPPY!
Postmaster
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From: Las Vegas
Originally Posted by Gunner15a
Nope. No air moving over the wings. If the conveyer is moving exactly opposite the the airplane, then the airplane is standing still. No movement of the aircraft, no lift generated over the wings. The plane sits stationary with the engines running wide open burning tons of JP4..............
Remember, in order to get airborne the mix is this
Thrust + Lift must be greater than Weight + Drag. The conveyer basicly reduces thrust to zero.........therefore no lift.
Gunner15a
Remember, in order to get airborne the mix is this
Thrust + Lift must be greater than Weight + Drag. The conveyer basicly reduces thrust to zero.........therefore no lift.
Gunner15a
Here we go again....................pssst, the plane is not standing still!!!
Post Fiend
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From: Bonita Springs FL
Originally Posted by Gunner15a
Thrust + Lift must be greater than Weight + Drag. The conveyer basicly reduces thrust to zero.........therefore no lift.
Fleet Owner
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From: Drummonds, TN USA
"Pilot to copilot - lets read down the checklist one more time"
"Roger"
BRAKES OFF???"
"Eerrrrr - I'm, like, for real kinda Suure!!!"
"THEN WHY AREN'T WE MOVING, YOU DUMB SON OF A...."
"Roger"
BRAKES OFF???"
"Eerrrrr - I'm, like, for real kinda Suure!!!"
"THEN WHY AREN'T WE MOVING, YOU DUMB SON OF A...."
