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From: atst@ssc-vax.UUCP (Tom Pace)
Newsgroups: net.physics
Subject: Re: The Helicopter Riddle
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Date: Fri, 29-Mar-85 01:40:31 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 29 01:40:31 1985
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> Assume that I've rented a helicopter for 1/2 day.
> Further assume that I've decided to suspend myself
> (in the helicopter) over the statue of Liberty
> for 4 hours. After 4 hours will I or will I NOT be
> still positioned over the statue of Liberty?
> 
> Why or Why not?

The answer depends on how well the pilot flies the thing.  If he's a
good pilot then you will still be hovering over the statue after
four hours, otherwise you will be in the East River or Flushing Bay
depending upon the winds aloft.