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Old 01-28-2008, 03:54 PM   #52
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It would not reduce the take off distance though.
Of course not, it'll increase it by a small amount. The takeoff distance is determined by how quickly the plane can accelerate to the speed necessary to generate enough lift to counteract gravity.

The belt moving will generate a (small) force counteracting the thrust of the plane, extending the takeoff distance (assuming all other things are equal).
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