Quote Originally Posted by Xan
Wrong. The source of propulsion on a prop aircraft is at the front of the plane. Hense "pulled through the air." Jets "push" from the rear. When a propeller turns it forces air past the wings. When a jet engine pushes it forces the wings through the air. Jets require ground speed to take off because air isn't forced around the wings, the wings are forced through the air. Therefore, the wings would actually have to be moving for a jet propelled aircraft to gain lift.
It doesn't matter if it's a jet or a prop or fucking pedal powered. The plane WILL move forward whether it's pulling itself my way of propellor or pushing it via jet engine.