Extra bracing

"Lou" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have just started to assemble my wings on my all wood aircraft. There
is a box spar in the front and a 3/4" thick spar in the back. Although
this will no dought hold together, it only calls for 1 diagnal brace on
each wing. I glued temperary
diagnal braces on the inside to hold while I start to cover. This has
added an extreme amount of strength. Now that I've led to the big
question. Since this will add only 1lbs to the airframe, does anyone
think it would be a good idea to keep the extra bracing? Or make the
frame too stiff?
Lou

Lou...........

Are you building from commercial plans? May I ask which model of airframe
this is?

Be very careful in deciding on your own to make any changes whatsoever to
the construction. Consult the designer if you feel something is in error. If
he or she is not available, consult with an aircraft design engineer.

Believe me, these "only one pound" items add up rapidly and may induce
stresses that the design is not able to handle. Remember the builder's code
and repeat after me:

Follow the plans, add only lightness.
Follow the plans, add only lightness.
Follow the plans, add only lightness.

Rich S.