Originally Posted by
PEASACAKE
that engineers are not being trained how to balance anymore, from basic training, type training, continuation training, its never covered.
And you can simply look to automation and technology for the reasons various manual and "analog" processes/procedures are no longer taught to engineers/mechanics, to include pilots, as they are no longer considered required. Unfortunately, without such basic analog knowledge/skills, when the installed technology fails, or worse, gives conflicting data/results, we have seen how obediently following those printed RADS results, or following the displayed "magenta line", gets people in trouble. And while automation and technology does lead to more efficiency and safety, it does not out perform the mind of a properly trained mechanic or pilot. Now back to our regularly scheduled discussion on Micro Vib......