LOL. Reverse Ava??? Not a chance. I'm doing the F3A thing this year. Far more graceful schedule this year compared to the Masters.
All kidding aside, I have done about 2 dozen Reverse Avas with Temptress and have noticed no other ill effects, and I am using an ally wing tube. I believe that if you install the sockets the way I've explained before, you won't notice a problem with your wings. BUT, and this is a big BUT, the load will transfer elsewhere, and will show up at the weakest spot of the plane
MattK
ORIGINAL: Eric.Henderson
Hardware stores will also sell a nylon acorn-nut. This nut is put on after the wing nut and although it does not touch the wing nut. What it does is prevent the wing-nut from coming all the way off in flight if it comes a bit loose. You can finger-tighten the acorn nut and it will take some strength to get it to come off again.
I just did this to my IMPACTs. I also replaced the pre-installed nylon bolt with an aluminum 1/4 x 20 which is very light and has a bit more grip on the nylon wing nuts.
Lastly a gentle tease question for MTK. "Did you notice the crack before or after you practiced the Reverse Avalanche?"