Can Earth's Magnetism Be Harnessed for Aircraft Lift?

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The discussion explores the potential of harnessing Earth's magnetism for aircraft lift, focusing on magnetic lift and electromagnetism in engines. The author, a meteorologist and pilot, expresses interest in innovative aviation design but acknowledges limited knowledge of magnetism and the Earth's magnetosphere. It is noted that the Earth's magnetic flux density, ranging from 25 to 65 microtesla, is too weak to significantly contribute to aircraft lift. Participants agree that the magnetic field is insufficient for practical applications in aviation. Ultimately, the concept appears unfeasible due to the weak nature of Earth's magnetism.
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Hello,
I have an idea i have been working on for some time. I am a meteorologist and pilot, and i love aviation, especially design. I have been playing with the idea of magnetic lift (as in when one magnet is repelled from another magnet) or electromagnetism in an engine, to create a different form of lift for an aircraft, and a more efficient engine. But what i have been thinking about recently is the magnetosphere and the magnetism of the earth. Unfortunately i know very little about both subjects. My question then, is can the magnetism in or around the Earth be used to create any sort of lift? or has it been tried before?
 
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I won't bother with it. It is much too weak to matter for an aircraft lift.
 
The Earth's magnetic flux density ranges from 25 to 65 microtesla.
So as nasu said, it's a very weak field.
 
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