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Old 01-28-2008, 01:50 PM   #27
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Everything you say is right, except why would it stay stationary?

The propeller doesn't generate lift, but it does generate thrust
Right, but if the plane is going forwards, on a conveyor going backwards then its stationary assuming both speeds are equal right?

And yeah, the propeller generates thrust, but it also moves air from front to back for thrust, that still moves a little air under the wings, but hardly enough to lift the plane right?
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