My preference is to buy the 12 inch numbers from Sporty's and bring a roll of tape along just in case. My just arrived for our Spring trip to Bahamas.
I used the Sporty's numbers and a roll of blue vinyl to cover up the star and bars underneath. It made peeling off easy too:
Painters tape stays on great, peels off easily, fairly inexpensive and comes in multiple colors. Most people already have some laying around so cost is almost negligible.I used the green painter's tape. It looked like ****, but you only need to use it re-entering the US, so you put it on before you take off and remove it as soon as you clear customs.
It seems foolish to invest any more than $8 for letters that will be on your plane for 1-2 hours. The Sporty's numbers are $35.
They were covered just to give a plain background to the N number.Just curious Mark, why did you cover the stars and bars?
Reason I ask is we?re planning a trip to the Bahamas and I?ll have to use temporary N numbers but had not thought about covering any faux military markings.
The FAA requirements (14 CFR Part 45, Subpart C, Section 45.29) for a fixed wing aircraft are:I am thinking of silver vinyl checkerboard (race finish flag) for the N-numbers. Any sources?
Mark
RV10
Almost correct.I believe it was incorrect that the 12 in letter requirement is an FAA rule.
I do believe it is an ICAO rule for member nations.
and thus an FAA rule.
I believe it was incorrect that the 12 in letter requirement is an FAA rule.
I do believe it is an ICAO rule for member nations.
and thus an FAA rule.
I used the Sporty's numbers and a roll of blue vinyl to cover up the star and bars underneath. It made peeling off easy too: