OK guys, I tried to fly today and found out I have a bad (brand new) Q80. Changed it out and am good to go.

Here are my thoughts on color and graphics.

First off, I have had a really, really hard time with my eyes and being able to see planes. It all started about ten years ago with a detached retina and it's been down hill from there.Two years ago I had cataract surgery on one eye and wound up with eyes that don't track, Without prisms in my glasses I see double. In the last two or three yeas I have developed massive amounts of floaters. BTW, my nickname is LUCKY! It's an old joke, but I am old...so there!

Trust me on this, I have tried just about every thing possible to be able to see planes from graphics, to schemes, to color. At least in my case, graphics are irrelevant...it's all about color for me. I have heard guys say for years it is all about contrast...well in my case..it ain't. I find in pattern, the most important issue is being able to see the profile of the plane (sides) and of course the wings. In my case, I find the best colors to see the side of the plane are yellows and oranges. To me, color and graphics on the wings are not as important. You name it and I have tried it for color and graphics. I have even completely repainted a Proteus because I couldn't see it.

I have found for the bottom of the wings, nothing beats Ultra Cote Safety Orange. Again, it's all about color. It looks ridiculously bright on the ground, but you can't miss it in the air. When I do spins, I just count the number of orange flashes!

I have come to the conclusion that I need to fly bipes to have a fighting chance. I find I am at the point now, mono plane wings, just disappear. With bipes no matter what attitude the plane is in, I can still pick up a wing.