At 08:54 AM 18/03/2008, you wrote:
>If you weren't to use a reflective tape, wouldn't it be logical that
>it would be easier to see the glider if it were a darker colour? I
>for one, being colour blind, find it very hard sometimes to see a
>glider when it's above me because the colour of it usually "mixes"
>with the blue sky, or you just plain can't see it against a fluffy
>white cloud. Although when it's below you, it's easier to see
>because the white stands out on a brown / green background. I think
>other colour blind pilots might understand what I mean =\
>
>I always thought it would be best to have a darker coloured paint
>job, although could anyone comment on if that would affect the frame
>(In relation to trapping heat, hence heating up the airframe)?
>
>Dion
>
How about reading the DG website article and what Mr Weber has to
say about painting your glider? It has been linked or mentioned here
3 times so far in the last 10 days or so.
Mike
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