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Old 01-28-2008, 05:23 PM   #77
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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola View Post
The interaction between the runway and the wheels is what provides forward motivation to get the appropriate airspeed for liftoff.
You are really looking at this the wrong way. Like Photon said, this isn't true for any existing aircraft. Planes are driven/propelled through the wheels like a car.

I should just do a free body diagram right now and just put this thing to rest.
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