I refuse to read this thread but here is my theory
First off, fuck stupid people thinking it is powered by the wheels. The question states that if it is on a treadmill that can match the speed of the wheels will it TAKE OFF, not move. The answer is no. The cause for lift is the air across the wings (pressure vs velocity) we all agree on this. In this scenario the only thing generating airflow is the engine. The engine will not generate enough air flow on a plane standing still to take off.
Think of it like this. If you could force a plane to be stuck horizontally in one spot and it could only move vertically, could the air flow from the engines push enough air against the entire wing to generate lift (and cause the plane to rise). No
Who the fuck cares if it is powered by the wheels, the bottom line is if its on a treadmill the plane is stuck horizontally, there in lies the issue of lacking lift. Period.
