I have an aircraft painted in pearl white, which is sort of off-white.
Temperature measurements on colour swatches prior to using this scheme
showed that the pearl white was 2C warmer than pure white in very clear-air,
noon summer (end of May actually) sunshine (at about 52 deg latitude).
I also have a temperature probe under the roof skin. This has not recorded
any alarming temperatures; certainly all less than 40C in European usage.
Actually, the cockpit gets warmest by means of insolation through the
windows if left parked in the sun.
Duncan McF.
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From: "Frank Kusserow" <frank@kusserow-online.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7:11 PM
Subject: Europa-List: A/C paint other than white
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> <frank@kusserow-online.com>
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> Dear Europhobians,
> has anyone experience with outside paint other than white? My certified
> POH says "must be painted white". I know some other composite aircraft
> that are not painted white. Reason is, that I would like to repaint my
> classic mono (white now) in yellow after installing few mods. The Katana
> e.g. has a colour indicator to show the heat of the structure between the
> seats. Does anyone have this kind of warning device installed?
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> Regards from Germany,
>
> Frank
> DEJWD, Classic Mono 912UL
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