[TowerTalk] PST61 Rotor Reliability?

[David Gilbert]

I don't think you read my post.   A paddle isn't applicable here at 
all.  In fact, it would make things worse by adding cross sectional area 
to the system.

Dave  AB7E



On 12/10/2017 6:29 PM, k4pwo at comcast.net wrote:
> You can also add a plastic "paddle" to balance aerodynamic loads.  Basically
> you look at the cross sectional area wind load on each side of the mast
> mounting point.  The idea is the paddle adds enough cross section area to
> make each side of the boom balanced.  Of course I wonder what happens for
> all the various wind directions with the changing cross section area.
>
> Perry K4PWO