Balancing of 3 Blade Propeller

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Balancing of 3 Blade Propeller

Postby maximilian » Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:49 pm

Hi,can anyone please explain how you balance a 3 blade propeller
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Re: Balancing of 3 Blade Propeller

Postby Morph » Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:01 am

viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4621

this describes a two blade, but it is the same for a 3 blade. when the prop is hanging horizontal, the highest blade is the lightest. Add weight to this one using laquer, and continue until the prop hangs flat.
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Re: Balancing of 3 Blade Propeller

Postby maximilian » Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:30 am

thanks morph
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