Aircraft graphics

[GAC05]

Just be careful, some don't follow the rules if they think they can get away with it.

Sentencing Delayed in Hansen Helicopters Case | AIN

Sentencing has again been postponed by the Federal District Court in Guam as the court needs additional time to produce a trial transcript.

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I did tail numbers and logos for their helicopters, ground crew vehicles, offroad trucks, boats, jetskis & drag vehicles for years.
I was shocked and disappointed when I discovered that they had never offered me hookers or vintage planes for my services, unlike some of the others on the 'team'.

 

[JBurton]

Just be careful, some don't follow the rules if they think they can get away with it.

Sentencing Delayed in Hansen Helicopters Case | AIN

Sentencing has again been postponed by the Federal District Court in Guam as the court needs additional time to produce a trial transcript.

www.ainonline.com

I did tail numbers and logos for their helicopters, ground crew vehicles, offroad trucks, boats, jetskis & drag vehicles for years.
I was shocked and disappointed when I discovered that they had never offered me hookers or vintage planes for my services, unlike some of the others on the 'team'.

I guess you fell into the unlicensed mechanics criteria.
Something tells me his cash flow started drying up as drones started eating his profit margins, and as the hookers dried up, the FAA rep found the amount of grease required for both his palms and hookers lacking.

 

[GAC05]

I guess you fell into the unlicensed mechanics criteria.
Something tells me his cash flow started drying up as drones started eating his profit margins, and as the hookers dried up, the FAA rep found the amount of grease required for both his palms and hookers lacking.

I figured my level of service was worth at least a lap dance or ride on one of their final-destination tuna spotting helos.

 

[Creative Sign Guy(s)]

I have a customer asking about installing partial wraps on parts of an aircraft. These are aftermarket parts that they manufacture and install on the ends of the wings, called 'winglets'. Right now they paint them, but have been wanting to have them wrapped with a printed design instead and wondering about the safety/durability of printed vinyl. Would it hold up? Bad idea? If anyone has experience with aircraft graphics I'd appreciate any info so I can pass it on to the customer.

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Years ago I made vinyl for a fleet of helicopters. I made them and they installed them. It is my understanding that vinyl cannot be applied to, or near, leading edges. Winglets are leading edges, I am quite sure.
I would tell them to stick with paint, but that is me. I am terrified of massive bureaucratic entities such as the FAA.

 

[gnubler]

Thanks for all the input, much appreciated! As I suspected, this sounds like a major headache that I'm going to pass on. Small order volume not worth the effort.
I'll pass some of this info on to my customer.

They already paint their planes and occasionally order paint mask/stencils from me. I think they were wanting to kick up the winglet appearance a notch with a custom printed design.

 

[DL Signs]

Thanks for all the input, much appreciated! As I suspected, this sounds like a major headache that I'm going to pass on. Small order volume not worth the effort.
I'll pass some of this info on to my customer.

They already paint their planes and occasionally order paint mask/stencils from me. I think they were wanting to kick up the winglet appearance a notch with a custom printed design.

Good call...
There's a big difference in regulations with different classes of planes. Small private low altitude prop planes, even helicopters are less strict, but even with them you want to make sure your butt is covered. When you get into high elevation jet aircraft with pressurized cabins, whether cargo or passenger, private, corporate, or fleet, things get real sticky.

 

[Creative Sign Guy(s)]

Oye, how wide is a winglet?
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And only 3 year warranty? Maybe I should take a second look at that aviation graphics outfit that was for sale...

Ah, so I was correct. Not even sure where I read that. I think it was on 3M's website. Nice to know I was not mistaken.

 

[Gene@mpls]

If they make the winglets.... I would hope they have a grip on the regs?