Adding lower horizontal stabilizer strut?

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D-LZ 126

Member

Mar 23, 2012

Hello all...
I am interested in adding what appears to be a 'S'-model -type strut to my S-1C horizontal stab, in the interest of reducing the chance of a broken brace wire ruining my day.
Is this a worthwhile mod? I'm not doing hard acro, but might in the future.
Thanks,

Don