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<DIV><FONT size=2>After reading my post, I should add that it mades it easier to
see the wing on landing approach when the leading edge is half light and haf
dark.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=jjvoth@mtelco.net href="mailto:jjvoth@mtelco.net">Jerry Voth</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, March 05, 2003 3:53
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Color Schemes, the good the
bad and the visible</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>One thing I do is make the leading edge of the wing half
light and half dark. I usually practice in the evening and an all light
leading edge is hard to see against the sky and a dark leading edge is hard to
see against a tree line. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Jerry Voth</DIV>
<DIV>AMA 82882</DIV>
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<A title=tkeithb@attbi.com href="mailto:tkeithb@attbi.com">Keith Black</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 04, 2003 11:30
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Color Schemes, the good the
bad and the visible</DIV>
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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
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