On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 11:41:46 GMT, "rb608" wrote:

Hey, wait a minute; that only works if the plane achieves its takeoff
velocity through traction on the belt. (The pilots here will no doubt
correct me if I'm wrong, but) ground speed has nothing to do with takeoff.

I'm not a pilot, but I do know a few. I always thought takeoff speed was a
function of ground speed and wind velocity/direction, and of course weight. How
is it ground speed has nothing to do with takeoff?
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