Dynamic Prop Balancing

Got vibrations you'd like to reduce? Well now you can! I am now providing Dynamic Prop Balancing Services. If you have noticed your plane has vibrations and wondered what you could do to reduce them, then here is your answer! The process is pretty easy with the right equipment, that's were I come in, I have the equipment and knowledge that is needed. I am a FAA certified A&P mechanic and I have the certified equipment to balance Certified, Experimental and Light Sport props.

Contact me today to get your plane scheduled. Ask me about the group deal. You'll have a smoother ride in no time!

Email: bobbyhester@newwavecomm.net

This process is designed to minimize the vibrations caused by spinning equipment. Even statically balanced blades can easily be dynamically out of balance for a number of reasons. Vibrations can be induced from propeller alignment, crank, rods, pistons, etc. The dynamic balancing system actually balances the entire system connected to the propeller, reducing the vibration in your aircraft.

I am based at KHVC Hopkinsville, KY and can do the work either at my airport or yours!

Here's what my customers have said:

Bobby Hester came down to KLUG and balanced my prop after I re-clocked it and got it down to 0.03 ips...it's smooth as butter now...I recommend everybody getting it done... Thanks Bobby!!... Mike Kellems  RV3 N74TX

Thanks again for balancing the prop on my RV6.  I have always wanted to have a prop dynamically balanced just to see what kind of difference it made.  I could not be happier.  The run up is so smooth now.  The cowling does not shake like it did before.  What a difference! The power comes up so smoothly now it's amazing.  I didn't think it was very bad before but it so much quieter and smoother now.  The power seems to come up faster and smoother on take off and I believe I see 30-40 more rpms.  The closest analogy I can think of is putting new tires on your car.  Over time you get use to the not so smooth ride but as soon as you install new balanced tires the ride is amazing.  It is like getting a new car.  My RV feels like a different plane.  Your balancing service is worth every penny just for the increased comfort.   Mike Norton  RV6 N249M

On the initial run up we found that Mike's plane had a 0.42 ips vibration reading. I made the first weight correction and got it down to 0.33 ips. After the second weight correction, I got it down to 0.04 ips, and we were done! While we were doing the run ups we had two people holding the tail. After each weight correction they both said that they could tell that there was less vibration as did Mike while sitting in the plane.

I flew my RV-3 today for the first time since your prop balancing on Saturday. I am very happy to report that there is a noticeable change in the engine's smoothness and audible harmonics. I am very impressed with the changes. Thank you for ALL your wonderful work!!!   Charles Brietigam  RV3