Answer to Question #71250 in Physics for Erica

Question

The pressure drop across a wing foil on an experimental plane can be determined from the average air velocity over the wing’s top-side at 115 mph and from the bottom-side at 92 mph. The plane’s total weight with fuel and load is 3000 lbs. At this moment the plane is accelerating to obtain sufficient speed to lift-off the end of the runway and fly. Assume the wing-span surface area is 205 square feet. Is there sufficient lift force to bring the plane airborne?