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They roll due to the thrust of the Aircraft during taxi and take off. They roll on landing due to weight of the Aircraft transferred to the tires and it's speed at touch down. There is no drive shaft to roll the wheels only the energy in the airframe and powerplants.
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Are hydraulics on airplanes?
Yes. They are used in wheels and...stuff....
Do airplanes have back up wheels?
Yes they do because when your on the runway and the first wheels go out then the pilot pulls a lever that pulls out the second pair of wheels.
What are hydro airplanes?
Hydro airplanes are airplanes that can land on water. They have floaties in place of wheels. They are almost always propeller powered as jets could cause too much wake.
How many runways does antarctica have?
There are no paved runways in Antarctica. Airplanes land on skis, not wheels, on runways of ice.
How airplanes turn on the ground?
They put one of the wheels in drive, and the other stays put so it turns.
Why are airplane wheels so proportionally small?
Part of the reason is because the designer is not looking for an "appealing" look with an airplane tire. You won't see designer wheels either. The primary reason is that an airplanes wheels are just big enough to get the job done. You have to consider size when you retract them into the airplanes body and also size and weight are primary considerations on anything when building an airplane.
What are some items that have some wheels?
Well heres a list: Cars, bicycles, trains, airplanes, trucks, some chairs, etc.
What games and toys use wind?
Kites, Frisbees, pin wheels, bubbles, paper airplanes, boomerangs, and stretchy flying chickens
What has the author Keith Ferris written?
Keith Ferris has written: 'The aviation art of Keith Ferris' -- subject(s): Airplanes, Airplanes in art, Catalogs, Pictorial works
Does Hot Wheels make miniature airplanes?
Hot Wheels makes more than just miniature die cast cars! Miniature airplanes are another one of their popular product lines and there are a lot of different options, from old wartime diecast planes to current models like the F14 Hornet. It's really very neat stuff.
Where is friction a problem on a skateboard?
For a skateboard, friction works between the wheels of the board and the axis, as well as between the wheels of the board and the ground when the board is in motion. Since friction works in a direction opposing motion, it is only in effect when the when the board or the wheels of the board are in motion.
Who works in airplanes?
Aircraft are maintained by many avionics technicians,engine technicians and airframe technicians.
