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Old 02-28-2002 | 01:40 AM
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Scotty740
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Default Blade Static & Dynamic Balance

I've seen a helicopter fly with one blade and a counter balance in place of the other. Yes, they both weighed the same but as one was a full length blade and the counterweight about 6" as I recall, the CGs were obviously much different.

Also I believe it is common in some racing airplanes to fly with one bladed props with a counterweight. Using only one blade reduces drag.

With that said I have never tried it myself. I always match the CGs of the blades when I balance them.