Hi Paul/Guys;

I'm elated to announce the LAEV passed with flying
colors :) It was spun, pushed and pulled, and it kept on
ticking....... I'm dating myself :-)

Here are the numbers:
3500 RPM--------------0 (zero) ballast (Perfect balance)
Tensile loading-------To 2.5 safety factor
Compressive Loading---"   "    "      "

0 (ZERO) DEFORMATION, all parts and complete assembly
were measured before and after the tests (Including the
Balls).

WEIGHT was done on a 10" Dial Spring scale:
Without the Blade Shanks-------18 lbs-14oz.
Blade Shanks------------------- 4 lbs-7oz. EACH
     (These weights will definitely be improved on)

Paul, I'm now ready to pass the ball on to you and Perry.

                                      Butch

I assume the tensile load simulated the weight of a blade while
rotating at 3500 RPM.

Does not look like I am going to Japan this week. Let me know
when you want to meet.

Paul Lamar
 
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