In a somewhat more extreme example, when I pull my 400 hp Sukhoi into
a nearly vertical attitude, the rate of climb decreases to essentially
zero, i.e., the airplane hovers. In this case, the wings are
providing essentially no lift and the airplane is being supported by
almost totally by thrust. Actually, you should imagine Sean Tucker
doing this as I don't do it all that well. ;-)


Still the same Principle, Your just transfering your lift from the
Fixed wing the Rotating Wing (the Propeller)

Brian