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GreatWhiteEbola · 01-28-2008, 04:49 PM

The thrust doesn't create lift until it counteracts gravity, the relationship between the runway and wheels is key. Gravity will prevent liftoff as there will not be adequate high/ low pressure differentiation on the airfoil.

01-28-2008, 04:49 PM	#68
GreatWhiteEbola First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	The thrust doesn't create lift until it counteracts gravity, the relationship between the runway and wheels is key. Gravity will prevent liftoff as there will not be adequate high/ low pressure differentiation on the airfoil.