A question for Westjeter in the know

J31 · Post by **J31** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:14 am

I’m curious as to why does Westjet paint a black anti-glare section under the forward flight deck windows of all their aircraft. (200, 700, 800). Is it more for looks than function as I have not seen any other white airliners painted that way in a long time? As a 737 pilot I do not see the need as very little if any of the nose is visible to the pilots.

Typhoon pilot · Post by **Typhoon pilot** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:21 pm

Anti glare paint. It is supposed to reduce the glare. All depends on seat position.

Highflyinpilot · Post by **Highflyinpilot** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 12:58 pm

Does it actually help at all

bizjet_mania · Post by **bizjet_mania** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:16 pm

Not sure, maybe it has no purpose. The Russians painted their cockpits green because it was a soothing colour. Maybe the black reflects the light back out the windows instead of keeping it there on the panel.