Take Off

[sebandbay]

If an aeroplanre needs to be going, for example 200 miles per hour to take, and you were able to put the plane on a treadmill running at the said speed.

Would the plane take off?

[stevie"stan"]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that the answers in this thread appear to be getting a tad more obscure each time?

And whilst we're on the subject, since when has Balamory been situated on the Equator?

[brachiopod]

Ever since Archie invented a geographical displacement machine and teleported the entire colourful town to more equatorial climes in an attempt to jump Josie.

[brachiopod]

I did, of course, mean "..in an attempt to impress Josie Jump."

[bernardo]

I think that people who write silly answers to serious questions should get marmite squirted into their ears.

[buildersmate]

Which is now possible because squeezable Marmite has just been invented.

[jason1980]

I should imagine logically the tread mill cant run the engine.

If the treadmill went 200mph I think the treadmill would take off if it didnt have the weight of the plane on it.

[Toureman]

Your all bonkers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Except sebandbay who asked a very intelligent Question.

[beerbelly]

AHHH ...but were all assuming the treadmill is going in the opposite direction to the plane !!!!

Now what if , same speeds etc...
would we take off , and would we miss the fence at the end of the runway ?

[brachiopod]

...possibly, but worse thing is we'd go shooting off past and miss the Duty Free Shop and the baggage carousel. (including your lunchbox with the marmite sandwiches.)

[kendo2]

After reading this lot I've just realised I have a sad life !!!

[jackrob15]

lazy days have you missed all that has been said?

[stevie"stan"]

My porridge tastes of curry/chilli again this morning.

Any chance of you cleaning the beans etc. off the microwave roof?

And how about covering your dish with a plate next time you cook your dinner?

[stevie"stan"]

Just a quick reminder that i'm still here.................alone in my office with no mates. Reply to one of my questions so that I know you're still alive.