Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The nice yellow one looks like a Cessna 180 - all redone of course. Is the wing with the vortex generators a Piper "Hershey Bar" a la Cherokee?? BarryH At 01:01 PM 20/07/2012, you 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 > >E-1 with Leica Elmarit-R 28mm > >Comments and critiques welcomed. > >Jim Nichols >Tullahoma, TN USA > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information