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Old 11-09-2016, 11:42 PM   #90
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Yes, but we're talking entirely theoretical here. If there's no air moving over and under the wings, no lift can be generated. Like if you're on a treadmill that's matching your speed exactly and you're wearing a parachute. Is that parachute going to fill up with air?
Only if the treadmill gets shoved out the ass of a flying C-130.
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