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Old 29th Oct 2012, 12:37
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Ya well there you go, if you have 150kt wind then you've achieved enough airflow over the wing to produce lift. The only thing left to do is to achieve the right angle of attack. That's why even with 150kt winds you still need to PULL BACK ON THE CONTROLS to get the right angle of attack before the plane lifts off.

If you happen to live on the east coast of the US right now go to any flight school or GA airport and you'll see them tying down all their airplanes due to the impending hurricane. Thats because with the high winds there can be enough speed over the wings to have the planes lift off, no thrust required.
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