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Congrats, Steve and Claudette, on your spectacular win at OSH.

Re the vunyl wrap: Does anyone know the effects on the boundary layer and  
airspeed? Any known drag numbers as compared to a smooth, waxed paint job?

Thanks,

John Schroeder
Lancair ES


On Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:43:27 -0400, Steve Colwell <mcmess1919@yahoo.com>  
wrote:

> The wrapped Pulsar at OSH belongs to a friend of many years.   He is an
> aeronautical engineer and composites specialist who is aware of the
> potential problems.   Alex tested the wrapping material by attaching test
> panels to the leading edges and prop before committing to the whole  
> plane.
> He has had zero peel or lift, even on a couple of patches and punctures.
> The Pulsar had been flying for a couple of years and I would bet he was  
> very
> careful about prepping the surface before the vinyl was applied.  If you
> want quick,  inexpensive (and lightweight) graphics with a small  
> compromise
> of visible seams up close this is an alternative you should look into.   
> He
> had 2 out of 3 vendors in the Los Angeles area turn him down so some
> shopping will probably be required.  The vinyl wrap has been around for
> several years on busses, cars, vans, etc..
>
>
> Steve Colwell  Legacy
>
>
>
>
> "Pretty awsome!  And at a saving over painting.... Wow!  I wonder what  
> the
> chances are of it coming off in flight.  I would presume proper  
> application
> is important."
>
>
>