Jim
I suggest that that colour is not that easy to see against a bright sky or
clouds. I think that dark colours are generally easier to see, against the sky
at least.
And I didn't know that designers would place vortex generators along the full
length of the wing.
Chris
On 20 Jul 2012, at 21:01, Jim Nichols wrote:
> A lot of general aviation flights rely on the principle of "see and be seen"
> to avoid conflicts, particularly around airports. This owner made sure that
> he could be seen by providing a bright, yet tasteful, paint job.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Eye-Catching+Colors.jpg.html
>
> Many refinements have been made over the years to improve the safety and
> handling of aircraft. Some are so small that they are not noticed by the
> general public. Vortex generator pairs, such as those seen here, are
> frequently added along the maximum thickness of wing and tail airfoils to
> energize the boundary layer and delay flow separation, permitting better
> control response and lower landing speeds.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Vortex+Generators.jpg.html
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