Hi All,
I am looking into a late 1920's early 1930's Biplane project. One area of concern is the Flying Wires.
The project has a complete original set. The owner tells me that they were painted from the factory. Some of the paint has pealed off and has "rust spots" on them.
Since a complete new set is $10K, I wanted to know how one can determine if the old set is useable or not. I have found an old Budd Davisson article (http://www.airbum.com/articles/Flyingwires.html) on the subject, but it is a little thin on specific's.
If there any more detailed documentation on how to test and determine the condition of flying wires?
The project is a basket case KR-34 although the engine and prop are zero and ready to go. If I have to add $10K to the project...it may tip the scales against it for me.
Anything people may have on flying wires would be a help.
Thanks, JD.