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Old 17th June 2008 | 02:27
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Intruder
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Yes. The curvature is proportional to the weight being borne by the wings.

Next time you have a window seat that allows a view of the wing tip, set your head against the sidewall so it is stable during the takeoff roll. Watch how much the wingtips rise as lift is generated during the roll, and how much more they rise at rotation when the entire weight of the airplane is transferred to them.
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