All Black Eagle B1900D

[Ian Warren]

Obviously a promotional photo chase plane ?

[HamiltonWest]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Jan 11 2012,3:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Obviously a promotional photo chase plane ?

would say so http://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/1201...ech_1900_bl.jpg

[deaneb]

QUOTE (happytraveller @ Jan 9 2012,9:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Looking at this aircraft and also thinking about the 777, I wonder if they are going to find out that when the aircraft is sitting on the ground in the sun, if it gets far too hot. I think how it is in a black car on a sunny day, so I wonder if it will be the same in a black aircraft. Black absorbs, white reflects heat. So is this a wise choice????

smooth landings.

I thought the same thing. Its not by accident that almost all aircraft have white upper fuselages - as its better for heat reflection.
This was a similar concern we had when I was in the Air Force and the orions were painted all over grey. The white upper was known as a solar cap and in a plane jam packed with avionics gear - heat is an issue, so the white upper was part of keeping the fuselage cool.
My understanding is that modern paints can be produced which lesson the effects of heat i.e back paints which don't use carbon to make them black? I may be wrong on this. Surely ANZ would have some data about how the all black A320 performed before painting more black planes. Luckily NZ is a temperate climate so that also lessens the effect.

[FlyingKiwi]

Spotted at Taupo today:

[Splitpin]

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Spotted at Taupo today:[/quote]
Great Pic FK - you getting around about just as much as the Beech

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[HamiltonWest]

QUOTE (deaneb @ Jan 11 2012,4:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I thought the same thing. Its not by accident that almost all aircraft have white upper fuselages - as its better for heat reflection.
This was a similar concern we had when I was in the Air Force and the orions were painted all over grey. The white upper was known as a solar cap and in a plane jam packed with avionics gear - heat is an issue, so the white upper was part of keeping the fuselage cool.
My understanding is that modern paints can be produced which lesson the effects of heat i.e back paints which don't use carbon to make them black? I may be wrong on this. Surely ANZ would have some data about how the all black A320 performed before painting more black planes. Luckily NZ is a temperate climate so that also lessens the effect.

Very Short Explanation of the Painting process here:
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1201/S001...eried-fleet.htm

[deaneb]

I will have to keep an eye out for it flying in and out of Blenheim.

[HamiltonWest]

[HamiltonWest]

ZK-EAK Instrument Training 9-2-12

[ruakituri]

Hi



Yes this colour scheme has been a disaster for the 1900. All they have done is made a hot aircraft even hotter. Inside temp often well in excess of 40 degrees. Not great if youre a nervous flyer or are feeling a little sick.

[HamiltonWest]

[Splitpin]

Nice shot.....the Beech Boys

[HamiltonWest]

QUOTE (Splitpin @ Feb 13 2012,1:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nice shot.....the Beech Boys

Cheers Marty.

[HamiltonWest]

Not A black one but may be of interest?

[Ian Warren]

Now every pilot has a blurry face .. it was'nt me by any chance

[HamiltonWest]