Does the pilot's claim credible?

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The discussion revolves around the credibility of a pilot's claim that he can navigate an aircraft without engines by utilizing the Earth's magnetic field. Participants explore the theoretical implications of inducing a charge in the plane to create a magnetic force that could counteract gravity.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that if the pilot can induce a significant charge on the plane, it may be possible for the plane to "float" by countering its weight with magnetic force.
  • Another participant strongly advises against investing in the pilot's scheme, implying skepticism about its feasibility.
  • Several participants express concerns about the pilot's understanding of fundamental concepts such as air drag, gravity, Ohm's Law, and the principle of Energy Conservation, questioning his qualifications as a pilot.
  • There is a suggestion that rather than insulting the pilot, it may be more constructive to explain the flaws in his theory, although doubts are raised about the pilot's willingness or ability to understand such explanations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the credibility of the pilot's claim, with some expressing skepticism and others exploring the theoretical possibility. There is no consensus on the validity of the pilot's approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight limitations in the pilot's understanding of basic physical principles, but specific assumptions or definitions that may affect the discussion are not fully explored.

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Is it possible that the claim of the pilot is true that he can sue the Earth's field to navigate in air in a plane without engines?

He will induce a charge in the body of the plane, so that a force of magnetic origin is exerted on the plane, because the charge that is moving in a magnetic field experience a force. If the force is large to counter the weight... the plane "floats"...

But I think this may be possible. But maybe if he could induct lots of charge on the plane
 
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Do Not Invest Any Of Your Money In His Scheme.
 
Your pilot seems anstonishing ignorant of some basic notions - like air drag and gravity to say nothing of Ohm's Law and the principle of Energy Conservation. How DID he get his pilot's license? Oh, wait, he's into a new business now!
 
Tide said:
Your pilot seems anstonishing ignorant of some basic notions - like air drag and gravity to say nothing of Ohm's Law and the principle of Energy Conservation. How DID he get his pilot's license? Oh, wait, he's into a new business now!

I'd rather not insult, and tell him nicely what is wrong with his theory.
 
Mk said:
I'd rather not insult, and tell him nicely what is wrong with his theory.

Do you have any reason to think he would understand your explanation?

In any case, Tide's response was not directed to the author of the theory.
 

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