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Old 03-14-2002 | 05:25 PM
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bwoeb
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Default Blade Static & Dynamic Balance

Admitidly I am new to the sport....as new as anybody can be. But because of my education in engineering, I do understand the THEORETICAL physics behind these systems. If the system works outside of what the theoretical model says, more power to you. You have beaten the laws of physics!!!

The problem I see with not dynamically testing your blades, is that the static test only tells you how the blades react in a static environment. My dynamics class says that things are more complicated when you set them in motion. But Scotty and Vance are correct, this is not a perfect system. I could spend the 3 or 4 hours and do the math for you on this subject, and tell you the exact outcome of the system, including such things as friction, blade flex, and the numerous other factors involved in rotary flight. But I have tests to study for So good luck with your tests this weekend. Let us all know what turns out.

Brian