Flying Wire Tension

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smutny

Biplane Addict

Lifetime Supporter

Apr 20, 2014

Question for you Eagle owners that are using a tensiometer to tune your flying wires.

The Eagle manual describes the fish scale method, which I've never been a fan of. So I purchased one of the Holloway Tensiometers.

Now I'm looking for the correct value to set the Eagle's wires. The Pitts S-2A, B & C are all at 875lbs, about 20ft-lbs on the torque wrench. Did both methods today and the 875 seems high when methods are compared.

What value are you using?