Date: Mon, 02 May 2005 22:40:21 -0400
From: Finn Lassen <finn.lassen@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Renesis Build Options
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Without prop the rotary is smooth beyond belief.
Add a prop and you'll get the shakes.
Spend the money on prop balancing (prop + PSRU +engine).

Finn

Ed Anderson wrote:

> If you were talking about a reciprocating engine, I would certainly 
> agree. However, I have found the rotary to be well - balanced coming 
> from the factory.  If you match the right counterweights with the 
> right rotors, you should have a smooth running engine.  However, if 
> you don't have anywhere else to spend $350 then I don't see any reason 
> not to have it dynamically balanced.  Certainly won't hurt although I 
> don't think it will help much in the case of the rotary unless your 
> are running over 8K.  But, this is just an opinion not a fact.
>
> Ed A