CrateOfThunder

In most engineering problems, bearing friction is assumed to be negligible, therefore it is probably not really a factor here. I think the only real friction is between the wheel and the ground F= Normal x Coeff of friction. This is independent of velocity. Once an airplane gets rolling, it is past the static coefficient of friction and becomes realiant on the kinetic coefficient of friction. Therefore, an airplane capable of overcoming static friction on a stationary runway will be able to overcome it on a moving runway. It will take longer to accelerate to rotation speed but eventually the plane will take off!

They say one won't know what type of aircraft you are suited for until you get half way through UPT... I am only 6 weeks in and just made up my mind after reading your post!!! Thanks and good luck!!

Anyone coming to Pensacola (pilot or wso) try www.debich.net for great gouge. Don't trust navygouge . com as it is outdated and some of the test answers are just plain wrong! However, Wannafly is right, ELOs are the key to success! [ 16. October 2005, 23:05: Message edited by: CrateOfThunder ]

Demo, Send that Instruction #2 file my way when you get time! Thanks!!!

I am from Charleston...grew up there. Don't buy in north Charleston... it is the 20th "most dangerous city in America" by CNN. Daniel Island is close to base and is booming market wise. Summerville will probably be the next big real estate boom in Charleston, but Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, and james Island are all good places to live with decent markets and 20 minute drives to work.

Had a pilot select get a DUI week before graduation and lost commission/pilot slot and had to pay back 4 yrs scholorship. Best of luck!!