It’s an older article, but the point stands!

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[+] -7 points 3 years ago* (2 children)

I think planes are fine, they just need to be solar and wind powered.

Solar to get them in the air, and then wind you are going fast enough the wind turbine on the top provides limitless electricity to power the plane forward.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 years ago

    wind you are going fast enough the wind turbine on the top provides limitless electricity to power the plane forward

    You're arguing for a perpetual motion engine, which doesn't exist. That energy has to come from somewhere, and it's increased drag. The aircraft are designed with a smooth, sleek, efficient body. A wind turbine is the opposite.

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