The July 1998 issue of RC Soaring Digest described a
pattern of chordwise stripes of varying widths (6 to 1/2)
which can be used to estimate altitude.
We'll make the article available as a downloadable PDF on
the RCSD web site, hopefully tomorrow, Thursday. RCSE
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Thanks for the suggestion!
On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 22:26:22 -0500
Dan Ashenfelter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On a somewhat related note, I know some individuals have
used a series of
variying width white stripes on the lower surface of the
wing as a means of
estimating altitude. Obviously this method does not work
for very high
altitudes when the aircraft is at the very limits of
one's vision.
For us mere mortals however, it might prove useful. Does
anyone have a
reference, guide or link to information how one might go
about utilizing
these stripes as an aid? Specifically I am looking for
suggested widths and
placement of the stripes.
Thanks very much.
Dan
Bill Bunny Kuhlman
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