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Originally posted by OffroadX:
Someone on a local 4x4 board asked a related question: Could a helicopter take off from a turntable rotating at the same RPM as the blades but in the opposite direction?
The helicopter wouldn't be able to stay on a turntable that moved as fast as the blades. It would be thrown off, so in essence it is a moot point.

But, if it could stay on a turntable moving at such a rapid velocity, yes, it probably would be able to take off.