You may be aware, but screw in eyebolts lose a substantial amount of their
rated strength if the load angle in increased beyond about 30 degrees. Also,
if the tie down comes off the eyebolt at an angle, and unless the eyebolt
has a relatively large shoulder, you will end up with bent screws and/or
damage to the surrounding composite in high winds.

My Stemme was shipped with eyebolts with felt washers to "protect" the
surface. This is exactly *not* what you want! The felt will compress and the
bolt will bend. Better is a large mylar, nylon or similar washer to protect
the surface. Make sure the eyebolt is good and snug and keep the tie down as
perpindicular to the wing as possible.

all the best,

bumper

"CK" hv2flyG@yahooDOTcom wrote in message
...
Thanks for the posts - and the patience! Two last questions on straps
to tie down. It seems logical the press to release type strap could
possibly come loose, but it is a bad idea to use rachet straps? I
have nice eyebolts that screw into the bottom of the wings for tiedown
(I think that is what they are for...) and would accomidate the hook
quite well. I was looking in a local supply store, and they have a
variety of rope breaking / working strength - if rachet straps are a
bad idea, what breaking / working strength would work?

Thanks again!
CK