I'll tell you what I was told over on the Pietenpol list about cable. For cable running over pulleys (control cable), don't use stainless. It's not as flexible as galvanized. Also, galvanized tends to fail one strand at a time and is easier to inspect for failures for that reason. I believe it is also assembled using some sort of coating that helps cut down on friction between the individual strands.
For "standing wires" such as braces, especially since they are exposed to the elements constantly, stainless might be preferred. Boy, I sure am glad we're not talking about prop extensions here (inside humor). Oscar Zuniga San Antonio, TX mailto: [email protected] website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
