Originally Posted by REZNEFFIX

negative on that. I am a mechanical engineer so I guess that helps. In order for takeoff the plane has to create lift in a positive Y direction which only occurs when the plane is moving in a X direction which is forward at a certain speed. Once its going fast enough relative to air it will create enough lift upward for the plane to takeoff. Being on the conveyor belt totally defies the purpose of movement relative to air. In order for anything fluid dynamic to work you need a medium/flluid and in the case of a plane it is air. Anyways that should explain it.