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    I have been looking at weighing 3 and 4 blade propellers for balancing. How accurate should the scale be, I.e. - .01 g or is .1 g good enough? I have a spin balancer but it will not work on larger propellers.

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    Re: Balancing props for electrics

    There are a little over 28g in one ounce. I would think .1g is plenty good.

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      Re: Balancing props for electrics

      Thanks for the reply!

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        I've got my left side props at 11g and the right side at 12g's. Can I leave it like that or do both sides have to be the same weight?
        Bob Duncan

        The only real helicopter is the CH-47 Chinook. The rest are just sling loads!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by BadBob View Post
          I've got my left side props at 11g and the right side at 12g's. Can I leave it like that or do both sides have to be the same weight?
          Bob - just leave it. It doesn't matter the weight difference between the port and starboard side with regard to the individual motor rotary dynamics. The only issue with imbalance between the two sides is if the difference was severe enough to cause trim issues on the longitudinal axis(roll) for the ailerons which on these models is virtually impossible.
          Warbird Charlie
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          • #6
            Originally posted by OV10 View Post

            Bob - just leave it. It doesn't matter the weight difference between the port and starboard side with regard to the individual motor rotary dynamics. The only issue with imbalance between the two sides is if the difference was severe enough to cause trim issues on the longitudinal axis(roll) for the ailerons which on these models is virtually impossible.
            WhooHoo! I'll sleep better tonight. Means I can mount and test tomorrow. Thanks OV10.
            Bob Duncan

            The only real helicopter is the CH-47 Chinook. The rest are just sling loads!

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            • #7
              Matt at Motion RC confirms. Thanks guys.
              Bob Duncan

              The only real helicopter is the CH-47 Chinook. The rest are just sling loads!

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