May 1, 2024 · Most of us will have encountered cheatlines while traveling or planespotting, perhaps without even picking up on them or being aware of what they are. Simply put, the …

Apr 3, 2003 · A lot of airline's paint schemes feature a thin line that runs along the plane horizontally (near the window or above or below it). I think I'm describing it correctly. This is …

Oct 5, 2023 · It is a horizontal line when viewed from the sightline, that extends the whole distance of the fuselage. If you look at any cheatline livery from the top or bottom, the …

Mar 4, 2004 · A "cheat line" is so-called because it was discovered that a horizontal stripe (or stripes) running the length of the fuselage would "cheat" the viewer into seeing an airliner …

Cheatlines migrated from the window line to below or occasionally above it. They also melded other decorative elements like stylised lightning bolts , feathers , moustaches , national flags …

Dec 20, 2024 · It was a relatively simple livery, featuring an all-white top and a blue cheatline that ran the length of the fuselage and through the windows. The simple (but beautiful) wedge …

Jun 21, 2024 · The livery has everything that you would expect with a classic airline paint scheme. It features a two color cheat line running down the length of the aircraft (a thick black stripe …

Mar 19, 2024 · On non-757 aircraft, the cheat line follows the same angle as the leading edge of the tail. On the 757, the cheat line follows a different upward angle. Does anyone know why …

Aug 19, 2024 · From cheat +‎ line, because the first cheatlines aimed to "cheat the eye", making aircraft appear more streamlined. cheatline (plural cheatlines) (aviation) In civil aviation, a …

Dec 31, 2024 · A design that draws a straight line on the aircraft fuselage. It is usually applied around the window area and is sometimes applied to alleviate the somewhat plain appearance …