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iPad data entry errors caused plane to strike runway during takeoff

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Re: Yes it is

"[...] but a static measure of weight while the plane is sitting at the gate should not be affected by friction in moving parts."

This suggestion came up earlier this year in El Reg - and someone pointed out the flaw. The "lift" due to the effect of any wind on the wings of a static plane will be appear to reduce its current measured weight significantly.

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