What color should the roll bar match?

[Barneybc12d]

I am painting and assembling the interior on my 14A. Should the roll bar match the interior or the top of the fuselage?

 

[Paul K]

I painted my roll bar the same color as the interior trim. Didn't give much consideration to visual obstructions the color might enhance or not but I really don't notice during flight.

 

[Martin Sutter]

A muted dark color is best. I like charcoal grey, it virtually disappears under the plexy canopy. If you paint it a light or bright color it will stand out like the handle on a basket.

Martin Sutter
Building and Flying RV's since 1988

 

[Martin Sutter]

In reference to Paul K's post abve please note that the 14 has a tip up canopy. It' s roll bar is about 4" wide and will be quite noticeable if painted light color.

Martin Sutter

 

[lostpilot]

I painted my roll bar the same color as the interior trim. Didn't give much consideration to visual obstructions the color might enhance or not but I really don't notice during flight.

Seats look comfy!!

 

[Paul K]

Yes they are very comfy. Classic Aero seats

 

[Taildrgr]

I painted the roll bar to match the interior and then painted the canopy to match the exterior.

 

[Rupester]

A muted dark color is best. I like charcoal grey, it virtually disappears under the plexy canopy. If you paint it a light or bright color it will stand out like the handle on a basket.

I agree. The bird looks sleeker if the roll bar is minimally visible.

 

[Barneybc12d]

Thanks for the pictures and input guys!