Introduction to Aerodynamics
Review of Aerodynamic Terms
The Science Behind Flight
 THE SCIENCE BEHIND FLIGHT - THE TAKEOFF PHASE OF FLIGHT

So, thrust helps propel the aircraft to its takeoff speed. If thrust is all it takes to fly, then other machines such as cars should fly since some high performance cars can achieve the same (or greater) speeds on the ground as commercial aircraft.

What actually allows the aircraft to fly, then?

The Science Behind Flight - The Takeoff Phase of Flight
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