Originally Posted by
Bob Pastorello
Guys - need some creative ideas....I have two Monologs, the 70 and 110, and both are really excellent fliers. Great power setups, nice control sensitivity and balance, making me feel like I can do this precision flying thing again (even after all these years). Had cataract surgery LAST summer, distance is 20-20, no glaucoma interference, depth perception okay. ( I know these things because they have been well-tested with results documented.)
Here's the issue - with both Monologs, they are absolute STEALTH mode in turnarounds, and wings level fly by at distance they simply become near invisible. I'm believing that it's either color-scheme, contrast, or a combination of both. The question is - obviously recovering, or adding color swatches, but I need some ideas on *what* to try....
I'm sure I'm not the first sexagenarian to have to face this issue in pattern, and many of the readers here are easily elders....I need some ideas...
Bob,
Having a bout with Diabetes starting in 2007 throughout the last six years, I also struggled with seeing any color combination because of the changes in my eyes. I used to be able to see extremely well with sunglasses on. However, I can't see anything with sunglasses on dispite a bright sunny day.
I have found that wearing yellow tented sunglasses popped the colors, especially with the Monolog scheme. It takes getting used to, but its the only way I can see the plane in sunlight or heavily clouded days.
However, that is just me...
Larry Diamond