Hello All!
I purchased a Ryan STA ARF made by Sportsman Aviation. The Ryan has one wing strut on top of each wing and also two wing wires on each wing. The wires are surface mounted out on the wing and then attach to the fuselage at the same point as the strut. The directions just call for wrapping the wire around the wood screw that attaches the strut to the fuse. Seems pretty weak to me and I see grief in my future because I'll be taking that screw out every time I take the plane down.

Is there a kit or fittings available whereby I can make a much better attachment? Something more substantial than that measly screw? I believe the struts are adding strength to the wing attachment but it looks like the wires are just for looks. Its possible I may leave them off but I'd like to have them if I can attach them in a better way. Thanks for the help.