LPFSTheFett Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 There was a big post on this not to long ago, figured I'd remind everybody. Again my vote is the plane will take off just like normal! Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 DVR is set. it will be on at 9:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 inon1. Takes off, but still determined to be undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I miss read the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Its crazy! I dunno!! Im excited to see what happens though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 treadmill matches speed of plane - take off like normal treadmill matches wheel speed of plane - physically impossible, no take off. In on page 1!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverEvo8owner Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I'm not sure about the mechanics of the test or what they are doing but... The plane in not being powered by the wheels. It is moving air for propulsion and the wheels have basically nothing to do with it. A plane would take off just fine assuming that the friction from the wheels don't cause enough resitance to hinder forward movement. All that will happen is the wheels will spin much faster than normal while they're touching the ground. It will take off no matter what direction the treadmill is moving. Edit: Just found the other post and i basically repeated another post spot on... So... Yes it will fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 treadmill matches speed of plane - take off like normal treadmill matches wheel speed of plane - physically impossible, no take off. In on page 1!! For the wheels to have speed the plane has to be moving forward. The plane makes the wheels turn via forward movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 It will fly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 If the treadmill INSTANTLY matches the forward thrust produced by the engines, it will not move. not moving in a forward motion = no airspeed = no air moving over the wings = no lift KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 no take off I'll bet you a case of 10 white castles w/cheese it takes off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 If the treadmill INSTANTLY matches the forward thrust produced by the engines, it will not move. not moving in a forward motion = no airspeed = no air moving over the wings = no lift KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 If the treadmill INSTANTLY matches the forward thrust produced by the engines, it will not move. not moving in a forward motion = no airspeed = no air moving over the wings = no lift KillJoy Wrong. But we'll see tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 If the treadmill INSTANTLY matches the forward thrust produced by the engines, it will not move. not moving in a forward motion = no airspeed = no air moving over the wings = no lift KillJoy Right... Plane does not move forward... no take off... Plane moves forward... take off Either way... I dont give a f**k... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Explain to me how a treadmill can match engine thrust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Explain to me how a treadmill can match engine thrust? I can explain to you how an engine thrust can match a treadmill??? Ex... Treadmill pulls plane backwards... plane has to use thrust to compensate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 The tread mill will have no effect on the plane taking off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I read on a board a few weeks ago that the plane takes off and flies "backwards"... What did they mean with this I don’t know... I don’t even know if it was legitimate post from someone that has seen the experiment... don’t know... don’t care... I will not watch the show anyhow... I’m playing basketball tonight... I lost enough brain cells on this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 If the treadmill could go infinitely fast, internal friction in the wheel bearings would prevent it from taking off. Real world, their treadmill will not go quick enough, and if it did, the bearings would explode from the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 If the treadmill could go infinitely fast, internal friction in the wheel bearings would prevent it from taking off. Real world, their treadmill will not go quick enough, and if it did, the bearings would explode from the heat. Warning... Danger to the Manifold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 http://ilkstead.com/aaron/helionturntable.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Depends on how they setup the test. You can make it go either way depending on how you set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 http://www.smiliesftw.com/huge/bigugh.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ImUrOBGYN Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 http://ilkstead.com/aaron/helionturntable.jpg lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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