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Old 8th September 2002 | 22:53
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Tinker
 
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I agree with 'nothing', the weight remains unchanged, the downward force of the birds flapping their wings acts upon the aircraft creating a downward force on it equal to the mass of the birds. (looking for a catch) I would also hazard a guess that it may increase due to the birds having to over come drag but i'm giving myself a headache now

(or being pedantic, the weight is constantly going down as the aircraft burns fuel).

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