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11-22-2006, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Posts: 411
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Canopy reflections from interior
Seeing these posts today about interiors and glare shields reminded me of a question.
When I fly in my buddy's RV-6 the instrument panel reflection on the canopy is noticeable. He has the panel painted glossy light gray. I know some of you folks have used the krinkle coat paint, some have painted the glareshied while others have used the vinyl. Given the experienced crowd here do you have any suggestions or comments? Vinyl versus painted glareshields? Panel painted less glossy etc? Colors?
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Mike F
RV-6A wings/fuselage
RV-3 empennage (extra thanks to Mr. Zilik)
RV-4 Plans only S/N 2938
Cessna 152
Elk Grove, CA
VAF #744 Exempt but paid anyway
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11-22-2006, 05:35 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,208
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My glareshield is flat black. My panel is crinkle painted black. I never see reflections from those surfaces. My canopy frame and the canopy decks, fuselage interior, etc. are painted a beige color. I get noticable reflections from the beige surface, but it has never been irritating or annoying.
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Kyle Boatright
Marietta, GA
2001 RV-6 N46KB
2019(?) RV-10
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11-22-2006, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 752
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Glare
My glareshield is black leather glued to the sheetmetal. My instrument panel is PPG Concept (glossy) Arctic Gray. I've never noticed a reflection from either. I fly an RV-8.
Chris
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Chris Pratt (2020 VAF DUES PAID)
RV-8 Flying, 850+hours
N898DK
Lycoming O-360-A1A, Hartzell CS
52F (Northwest Regional, Aero Valley, Whatever, TX)
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11-22-2006, 06:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,762
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My -6 has black leather glued to the glareshield and the panel is painted satin black. No reflection problems.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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11-22-2006, 09:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Detroit, MI
Posts: 1,587
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Glass Panel Issue
I was concerned about the reflections too. I was also concerned about built-up solar heat in the cockpit when parked for a $100 lunch. Well, the real issue with a glass panel is the backlighting. My big reflections are from my twin GRT screens.
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H. Evan's RV-7A N17HH 240+ hours
"We can lift ourselves out of ignorance, we can find ourselves as creatures of excellence and intelligence and skill. We can be free! We can learn to fly!" -J.L. Seagull
Paid $25.00 "dues" net of PayPal cost for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 (December).
This airplane is for sale: see website. my website
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11-23-2006, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 201
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On an RV6 slide canopy, I have the glare shield in flat black paint with a vinyl trim bead on the aft edge (Cleaveland Tool Product), Ford Tractor Gray panel (matches Van's powder coat exactly), steam gauges with minor LED & LCD electronic displays. Canopy bows remain Van's powder coat resulting in no noticeable reflections. I am very pleased with this simple, light, and very inexpensive method and will definitely do this again.
Dick DeCramer
N500DD
0-320 C/S
155 hrs.
Northfield, MN
RV8 Tail kit in progress, Wing Kit on hand.
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