Hey Charles,

Iasked for your suggestions to differentiate the bottom from the top. In your reply post you talked about everything, everything except using a contrasting bottom covering scheme. I think that I just got your point (speed kills &I'm gonna live a long time) - don't differentiate top from bottom - develop flying skills not covering schemes. Your point is reinforced when I look at your graphic schemes that show only the top &side. Duh.

Here's my thoughts:

Side view with the fin &rudder: simple but striking in a color that easily constrasts against the sky with a bold fin / rudder.

Top view: a bold pattern that really brings out the wing tips and connects them to the fuse - again, readily visible against the sky.

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