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Old September 11th 11, 10:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_5_]
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Default Conspicuity Tape / Visibility Markings

On Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:37:43 -0700, Bill D wrote:

The one thing which does render distant, otherwise invisible aircraft
visible is a collimated beam of light aimed in your direction. (Think
landing lights) Ultrabright LED's and diode lasers might offer clever
gadget designers an idea for enabling quick eye contact with FLARM
identified intruders.

Another is painting the entire aircraft black, which is why all RAF
trainers have been all over gloss black, apart from markings, for quite
some time now.

FLARM obviously works well and is well worth its cost.

Agreed.



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