A very good suggestion if we can afford it. Perhaps the Committee can
consider.
Regards William
----- Original Message -----
From: "McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Re: Balancing Props
> If its that easy then perhaps the Europa Club would consider acquiring the
kit for the benefit of all.
>
> Duncan McFadyean
>
> On Sunday, March 17, 2002 1:45 AM, Graham Singleton
[SMTP:grasingleton@avnet.co.uk] wrote:
> > >Dear Martin,
> > >When I was out in the US of A 2 years ago I had my PV-50/912 balanced
> > >dynamically
> > >by Flight Fixins of Frankfort Kentucky.
> > >It took 30 minutes and cost $80. Dynamic prop balancing is possible
with
> > >the 912 and made a huge difference to G-BWRO - no compass wobble and
CDs
> > >stopped jumping.
> > >
> > >Problem with the UK is that it costs a ridiculous amount.
> > >You could almost ship a europa over to the USA to have it done and
still
> > >come back with change (I exaggerate slightly).
> > >
> > >Best wishes
> > >
> > >James McDiarmid
> >
> > I Agree James, I have had a go using a fancy oscilloscope but it was not
> > quite so easy with that. The necessary kit should not cost a lot, a very
> > basic laptop and some simple software. Why can't I buy the kit and offer
> > the service? The stuff I've seen advertised is just too expensive. I'm
> > probably too old to get the money back before I get tired of doing it in
> > the UK. Old old story, everything costs twice as much here, I wish we
were
> > in $ and not under the thumb of monopolistic banks.
> >
> > Graham
> >
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