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Pietenpol-List: Drag and Antidrag wires

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 1997 6:31 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "ernest l. hagness"
I was just wondering what most builders of Pietenpols are using for dragand anti-drag wires. I'm thinking of using 9 ga. spring steel wire. Anycomments for or against spring steel will be appreciated.Jim Sury________________________________________________________________________________

Pietenpol-List: Re: Drag and Antidrag wires

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 1997 2:41 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Steve Eldredge
Jim Sury wrote:> I was just wondering what most builders of Pietenpols are using for> drag> and anti-drag wires. I'm thinking of using 9 ga. spring steel wire.> Any> comments for or against spring steel will be appreciated.> Jim SuryHi Jim.I used 1/8" 7x7 braided stainless cable. Same stuff I used thoughoutthe airplane.Stevee________________________________________________________________________________