Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Paint scheme design company Scheme Designers is demonstrating its 3D design capability this week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The 3D design feature allows aircraft owners to view photorealistic potential paint schemes from any angle before finalizing the scheme.
Once a premium feature, 3D design is now standard, according to the company. “From individual aircraft owners to major aerospace manufacturers, clients are turning to 3D design for a more accurate, creative, and stress-free way to develop their aircraft’s visual identity.” Scheme Designers is also the exclusive paint scheme design partner for many aircraft OEMs.
“Seeing your paint scheme in 3D makes a huge difference,” said Craig Barnett, CEO of Scheme Designers. “It takes the guesswork out of the process and helps clients feel confident in their design choices. We’re proud to help aircraft owners and manufacturers around the world create paint schemes that truly stand out. 3D design has made the process faster, easier, and much more exciting for everyone involved.”
Barnett also explained that while the paint scheme is an important step, paint shops also need detailed specifications for how and where the paint will be applied. This includes the thickness of stripes and proper spacing between various elements, and this is part of the service that Scheme Designers provides.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Scheme Designers Highlights 3D Paint Scheme Designs for All Aircraft Types

Photorealistic renderings allow customers to view the design from any angle

Once a premium feature, 3D design is now a standard, according to Scheme Designers.

Scheme Designers Highlights 3D Paint Scheme Designs

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