Will the plane take off? v. Mythbusters!!! (VIDEO on Page 38)

[speedminded]

It's the same concept of putting a skateboard on a treadmill. The plane will just sit there while the wheels roll underneath with the jet off. With the jet on, it is going to roll forward and lift. The only problem I foresee is possible steering issues with so much force on the wheels.

Planes don't steer with their wheels unless they're taxi'ing at slow speeds...anything over [estimating] say 30 to 60mph and they can use the flaps and aerolons for direction.

[Ruiner]

Planes don't steer with their wheels unless they're taxi'ing at slow speeds...anything over [estimating] say 30 to 60mph and they can use the flaps and aerolons for direction.

Shhhhhhhhhh, don't use logic here.

[bastarling84]

Planes don't steer with their wheels unless they're taxi'ing at slow speeds...anything over [estimating] say 30 to 60mph and they can use the flaps and aerolons for direction.

Oh, well then I guess my argument was worthless. Carry on.