Matronics Email Lists :: View topic - mylar decorative trim

Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists

Get Email Distribution Too! FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register

Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in

mylar decorative trim

Matronics Email Lists Forum Index -> Europa-List

View previous topic :: View next topic

Author Message

Fred Klein

Joined: 26 Mar 2012
Posts: 503

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:49 am Post subject: mylar decorative trim

With painting complete, I’m considering various approaches to some trim striping, one of which would include reflective silver mylar tapes along the rudder.



My COM antenna is located in the vertical “slot” between the vertical fin and the rudder.



Might someone have any definitive information as to whether or not the silver mylar…often referred to as mirrored mylar…has any qualities which could generate interference with my radios?



Insights appreciated,



Fred

- The Matronics Europa-List Email Forum -

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List

gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
Guest

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:06 am Post subject: mylar decorative trim

Hello Fred,



If the mylar is conductive, then it likely will change the transmission

qualities of your antenna. How much depends on the amount of coverage.



It's possible that there's a non-conductive route to take. I wonder if

there's any highly reflective silver vinyl that doesn't contain metal, but

will look about the same?

Vinyl is great (maybe you are using it already), and it can be easily put on

and easily removed, just like your aircraft lettering.

  

In fact, some people paint their plane just one color, and do all the

accents with vinyl alone.



Congrats on finishing the painting. That's one big job checked off the

list..



Hope this helps,



Greg Fuchs, A050

Newberg, OR



--

- The Matronics Europa-List Email Forum -

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List

Fred Klein

Joined: 26 Mar 2012
Posts: 503

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:25 am Post subject: mylar decorative trim

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 

 Hello Fred,

 

 If the mylar is conductive, then it likely will change the transmission

 qualities of your antenna. How much depends on the amount of coverage.


	


Greg…thanks for your reply…Mr. Google confirms that the mirror finish is metallic…ditto for mirrored vinyl tapes…hmmmmm.



I’m bummed…was looking forward to playing w/ the aesthetics of metallic striping on our FG airfares.



F.

- The Matronics Europa-List Email Forum -

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List

gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
Guest

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:54 pm Post subject: mylar decorative trim

--

- The Matronics Europa-List Email Forum -

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List

gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
Guest

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 1:05 pm Post subject: mylar decorative trim

Fred,

If non-conductive metallic-looking Mylar or vinyl is not available, you

could just try it. Just like there is metal in your airplane not far from

the antenna, you could probably get away with small accent strips as well.

Best if they are smaller and broken up, and not one long continuous piece.

Besides, they could always be removed, right?  



G



--

- The Matronics Europa-List Email Forum -

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List

Fred Klein

Joined: 26 Mar 2012
Posts: 503

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 6:50 am Post subject: mylar decorative trim

 	  Quote: 	
		  On Jul 17, 2016, at 2:04 PM, Greg Fuchs <gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcast.net (gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcast.net)> wrote:

If non-conductive metallic-looking Mylar or vinyl is not available, youcould just try it. Just like there is metal in your airplane not far fromthe antenna, you could probably get away with small accent strips as well.Best if they are smaller and broken up, and not one long continuous piece.Besides, they could always be removed, right?  

	


Greg…since we’re doing “experimental aviation” I can certainly do just that in this regard.



I was looking at short strips along the sides of the rudder at right angles to the vertical antenna…and…(of course) some longer strips along the sides of the fuselage…I’ll be checking out the COM before and after and share results…



F.

- The Matronics Europa-List Email Forum -

Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:

http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List

Display posts from previous:

	Matronics Email Lists Forum Index -> Europa-List	All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

Jump to:

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum