Ok, Now I understand. This is a good idea! My firewall looks good as is, mainly cause I cut it out and moved it back 1 1/2", pinned it, fiberglassed it, and reinforced it. Didn't think of putting brace on top. Guess I"m not finished with it after all. Gonna go add doublers, and 1/4" ply brace.

I weighed it yesterday and it came out 14 lbs 6 ozs. Not too bad I guess. Wing loading came out to 24.6 oz/ft.sq. That should make a good flyer. If this dang rain and cold weather will go away I'll let you know how she flies.