= RCKen
I actually like to put a 1/2" strip of chrome monokote on the leading edge of my planes. I find that helps me to see the plane better on the landing approach, but I have had others at my field tell me that it would distract them to see that glint off the leading edge when the plane is coming in for a landing. Something like that is a personal choice.
Ken
Ken,
I agree that it is a personal choice.
I have tried the silver reflecting strip on the leading edge once.
It was not "chrome monokote"; it was a self-adhesive aluminum foil.
I did not like the sun reflection as the model on final approach coming toward me was reflecting the sun rays coming from my back. That sun reflection was changing and doing some flashing as small maneuvering was taking place toward the center line of the runway.
I paint nearly all my wings with a white leading edge to contrast with the usually green backgound.
This avoids any variable sun flashing as approach speed is being controlled.
To each his preference.
Regards from Zor