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nick_myself
post Jun 16 2009, 04:07 PM

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Correct me if I'm wrong,

The lift is created by the difference in pressure on the top of the wing and the bottom. This difference in pressure is due to the air velocity which is caused by the jets and also when the plane moves.

But, we're speaking ideally, since the conveyor's velocity is always changing due to the change in the velocity of the plane to keep it stationary right?
So, ideally if there exists a jet that could make the air velocity fast enough to create sufficient lift without moving the plane it should be possible.
nick_myself
post Jun 17 2009, 02:24 PM

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QUOTE(cherroy @ Jun 17 2009, 01:04 AM)
This is basic answer.  icon_rolleyes.gif

The conveyor is just a distraction, and having nothing or contributor to the airspeed on the wing.

If it can, carrier already build a conveyor on its on board runaway so that fighter jet can fly without the aid the steam pressure jack (I don't what they called it) under the jet wheel to assist the take-off on a short run way.
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In my opinion this is not done cause it will be wasting too much energy.

QUOTE(corad @ Jun 17 2009, 01:15 PM)
I don't follow the discussion.

but as long as there's sufficient airflow across the wings, the plane will take flight.

It's the airspeed we should be looking at, not the ground speed. ie: in strong headwinds winds, a light aircraft can appear to be "hovering" above the ground.
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I'm struggling to follow the discussion as well.
But I agree with as long as there is sufficient airflow across the wings it will take off.

The plane's relative velocity with respect to the conveyor belt will be twice the speed then if it is actually moving on the ground.

 

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