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If a helicopter was sitting on a spinning disc would it be able to take off??

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Space Ghost, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. codell

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    Yes it would IMO. In fact, if the its turning in the same direction as the rotors, it should help the cause.................in theory.
     
  2. SamFisher

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    You don't bury the survivors.
     
  3. Storm Surge

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    yes it would, but the helicopter initially would be spinning with it's propellers. if you were inside that helicopter you'd be dizzy as hell.
     
  4. Space Ghost

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    That would be a bit complicated as the 'nook has 2 sets of blades.
     
  5. HOOP-T

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    lol, insnt that what i just said? :D
     
  6. halfbreed

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    It's a polar bear. You're at the north pole.
     
  7. SamFisher

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  8. Mango

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    I agree with this because the disc would probably being doing at least 200 rpm.

    Would centrifugal force sling the helicopter off the disc?

    Doing it with a Yamaha helicopter might be possible, but that would be more of a special case and the initial question seems to be more of a general nature.
     
  9. IROC it

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    Since the earth is flat, all helicopters are already on a spinning disc, so yes.
     
  10. BroadwayBelm

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    neither, they both have sex with the hen.
     
  11. fmp087

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    who gives a ****

    space ghost, you will be iso-ed by me from now on.
     
  12. AggieDentist

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    i really enjoyed these answers. thanks, guys.
     
  13. Realjad

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    i think he's being sarcastic because face it the 'nook sucks
     
  14. meggoleggo

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    Roosters don't lay eggs.

    And the man was a priest.
     
  15. echu888

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    But Supercobras are useful for their stealth abilities although they are targeted because of their high cost.
     
  16. bladeage

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    fish can't drown.
     
  17. HOOP-T

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    The doctor was his mother.
     
  18. bladeage

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    Also, make sure you bunker your chinooks when not using them.
     
  19. BroadwayBelm

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    That's perverse!!!
     
  20. dookiester

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    he lost $44, $50 if you include the opportunity cost
     

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