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From: "Lorn H. Olsen" <lorn@dynacomm.ws>
Subject: Re: Leading Edge Paint Striping

Charles,

I had leading edge tape on all of my leading edges for about 1.5  
years. I didn't notice any difference in flying. Some planes, I hear,  
like the VeriEasys , are effected significantly by leading edge  
protrusions. I don't believe that our LNC2s are effected at all.

I took the tape off about 3 years ago and have not had any leading  
edge damage since then. I also did not notice any flying difference.

Lorn "Feathers" Olsen
LNC2
248-345-0500

PS. Currently in New Orleans on my new boat.

      http://www.dynacomm.ws/boats/Latitudes/Latitudes.html

> From: "Charles R. Patton" <charles.r.patton@ieee.org>
>
> We're in the process of designing a paint scheme for our plane.  I  
> know there were discussions about the very bad effects of paint  
> stripe/steps on the leading edge of the wings -- the upshot being  
> don't do it!  But then this brought to mind the question, "What  
> effect do stripes have on the leading edge of the vertical  
> stabilizer?"  More induced drag, or ...? Thanks,
> Charles Patton
> LNC2   N360JM