Originally Posted by RB26DETT
either way, there will be no air movement.
I am not saying the comparison is correct, but what about...
Originally Posted by b00gers
Image a small toy plane in the same situation. You are holding a rope that is attached to the plane, but you are not on the band. You are pulling the plane towards you, which is similar to the engines pushing the plane along the band. There is no doubt that the plane will start to move towards you regardless if the ground under it is moving right? So once the plane starts moving towards you, it is able to create lift, and thus fly.
:dunno: Is there something wrong with that comparison?