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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm trying to decide on a color scheme for my
new Aries. In doing so my first requirement is that it be easy to see and easy
to determine orientation (level wings, etc.). After that comes
aesthetics.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would think as technical as pattern flyers are
many hours have been spent on studying this topic and I'm curious as to what
knowledge the members have to share on this subject.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>In looking at a </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>many
photos of modern pattern planes I've noticed the following couple of points that
perhaps someone can comment on. Is this for form or function?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. Many planes have a "wedge" of color on the top
root of the wing next to the fuse. In almost every case the wedge is wider at
the front and narrow at the back, many times coming to a point in the back. This
wedge seems to be used both on planes where the rest of the wing has lengthwise
strips and planes where the rest of the wing has a starburst. Does this wedge of
color at the wing root help visually in any way?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. Quite a few planes seem to leave a white
leading edge. For example, the traditional starburst pattern that flares out to
the wing tip is often and often times does not include the leading edge. In
other words, a strip on the leading edge left white (or the base color). Does
this help in visibility?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would think there's an entire science behind
paint schemes, colors and visibility, I'd love to learn more on this
topic.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Keith Black</FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML>