2006-07-12 07:06:08 · 4 answers · asked by abelgladstone 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
When helicopter left the surface of the earth it has 2 velocity component. One perpendicular to the earths surface which causes it to raise. The other is the earths rotational speed. Helicopter inherited this velocity that is tangential to the surface.
Due to this velocity component the helicopter follows the helipad.
There are other minor factors as stated by others. But the above 2 velocity components are the scientific reason
2006-07-12 07:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dr M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To hover over one spot means to stay above one spot. If it were to move to another spot it would be drifting not hovering. even with a strong wind the pilkot can still hover ov er one spot.
In short the helicopter has a pilot.
2006-07-12 07:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sleeping Troll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because earth's atmosphere is moving with it.
2006-07-12 07:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by gnomes31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is still in the earths atmosphere
2006-07-12 07:10:20 · answer #4 · answered by frogger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋