Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Barry, The yellow bird IS a Cessna 180, based in Chattanooga, TN. It appears to be a recent paint job. The FAA records record it as a 180H, but don't give a date of manufacture. The vortex generators are on a Beech Baron. I have flown a number of hours in Cherokees with the Hershey Bar wing, so I'm familiar with the term. Not fancy, but it performs well. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Hinderks" <Barry98 at telus.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Airport Snaps > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >