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on Feb 22, 2023
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Bug identified after Alaska Airlines planes bump r...
That's not how it works. Airliners can safely take off into strong headwinds. A wind blowing across the wings will produce significant lift. In theory it might be possible to compensate for that effect, but in practice it's just too much hassle.
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