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Old 06-13-2003 | 08:13 PM
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roowave
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Default Prop Balancing

Hi... Just starting out w/ my first trainer (TT Trainer 40), getting ready put it together this weekend and go flying. I've done A LOT of research on what are common mistakes, what to do and what not to do. The one thing that I'm not too sure on is Prop Balancing. I picked up a pair of 11x6 Top Flight Power Point props going on a 46fx. I just want to know what the best way to balance the prop is. I know you are supposed to spin the prop on the balancer, (which I am going to make myself) and it is supposed to stop in random places... my question is where and how do I remove excess weight from the prop without messing up the airfoil?? If someone would please describe the best way to do this it would be appreciated.