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Tail wire tension loads

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Charles67

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Assume that the tension load in the 3/16" dia. tail wires of a Pitts S1 is 300 lbs. What will be the approximate increase/decrease in tension in pounds by rotating the wires half a turn (180 deg) in one direction or the opposite direction?

I would think that the increase/decrease will be higher for the lower wires that are considerably shorter.

Thanks
 

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