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Old 19th May 2016, 20:20
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BASys
 
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Hi Folks

Originally Posted by Kawijet
Another interesting Photograph of Rotorhead and rear upper cowling
with what looks like blade abrasions on the paintwork.

Kawijet -
Explain the relative positions of rotorhead and cowling
to achieve your "what looks like blade abrasions on the paintwork",
giving due account of the rotorhead's kinetic energy,
impacting the non-aerodynamic frangible cowling.

Instead of your X-Files worthy supposition,
try -
A non-airframe-specific component
previously painted in a different colour scheme.

ATB
Paul

Last edited by BASys; 19th May 2016 at 20:37.
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