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mlyle
on March 19, 2023
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Plane Lands/Takes Off in Only 20 Feet (2013)
Yes, of course airflow over the wings is required for a plane to take off, and therefore it must move forward.
winkeltripel
on March 19, 2023
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Unless it has a large (>1) power to weight ratio.
u320
on March 20, 2023
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You still need airflow over the wings to turn it up to allow the propeller to produce lift. Unless you are flying a V-22 Osprey
mlyle
on March 20, 2023
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Or you could have a tail-sitter... but I thought none of these were necessary points to mention.
pfdietz
on March 20, 2023
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You mean thrust to weight ratio?
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