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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by [Damnit]
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anyone thinking otherwise is a dumb ass, the only thing moving are the wheels. there is no air flow under the wings to create the lift for takeoff, end of thread h:
you're slow. Kestrel and brtecson are probably the most qualified on this board to answer this question. common sense > you. it's just that simple.

Originally Posted by Kestrel
For a plane with perfect bearings and tires, take off is unaffected. For a plane with real bearings and tires, the plane will take off a little more slowly. Unless it's a hang glider or one of those funky gliders with powered wheels, then my original answer stands .
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