https://flyingcolorsaviation.com/gallery-2 daily 0.75 2021-05-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/6094b2ee31f6bc137187a3cc/1620357765908/ GALLERY https://flyingcolorsaviation.com/our-history daily 0.75 2021-05-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/5c0bdcb3032be4a3941801c9/1544281366789/ken.jpg OUR HISTORY - established in 1996 Flying Colors Aviation was established in 1996 and incorporated in 1998. The founder, Ken Kaminski, graduated from the Southern Illinois University with a degree in Aviation and Applied Science. For the next four years, Ken worked in general aviation as a certified A&P mechanic for United Airlines. In 1995, Ken left the airplanes to pursue a career in engineering, specializing in painting equipment. He is responsible for the design and efficiencies of several paint systems in Fortune 100 manufacturing facilities globally. A continuing love for aviation Although Ken left the airlines, his love for aviation never wavered. He was continuously exposed to flying, being a pilot. In the summer of 1996, Ken was approached by a friend to participate in an aircraft painting project. After that project was complete, he thought to himself, “Well, that was a lot of work, but it wouldn’t have been so bad if there was a better way to remove the old paint.” The following summer, Ken bought himself an airplane that also happened to need a paint job. Determined to improve, he completed that project himself, after which he thought, “Man, that was a lot of work, but it would have been a little better if I had a spray booth.” Putting a plan together Ken began to see a plan come together. Having the entrepreneurial mind that he does, Ken leased a building at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport and converted this hangar into a makeshift paint booth. By the end of the summer, Flying Colors Aviation was founded. Over the next fifteen years, Flying Colors Aviation consistently grew. In 2007, seeing the need for a larger facility, Ken chose to build one on the airport. This facility now accommodates projects with up to a 60' wing span, with all refinishing done by our employees. 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So, we made sure to include some very important features to ensure the best quality for every project. Upgrades like radiantly heated floors provide a superior condition for painting. Radiant heat allows much less airborne dirt and dust. 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It is an automotive quality paint bake booth, capable of reaching 140 degrees in three minutes. This option allows us to force dry the paint on your aircraft, providing a cleaner finish. The paint booth also boasts some impressive air flow data. The air make-up unit supplies 30,000 CFM of air to the booth. This means that 100% of the air is turned over every 90 seconds, providing a clean, overspray-free environment for your project. This quickly turned over air is filtered three times as it moves through the paint area. Moving this much air during the winter months requires a lot of heat, thus requiring an air handling unit with a 3.5 million BTU furnace built in. This equipment allows us to produce the highest quality year round, regardless of outside conditions. With our 13,000-square-foot facility and 3,000-square-foot paint booth, no project is too big or too small. https://flyingcolorsaviation.com/process daily 0.75 2021-05-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/5d843d65ed2045077f81770f/1568948840980/Base+Color+Spray+Rocket+2.JPG OUR PROCESS - 4. Base Color A. Prep for Base B. Assembly C. Caulking D. Mask and Tack E. Detail Touch-up https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/5d843c094745226d84618831/1568948830107/Surface+Prep+Corsair+5-1.JPG OUR PROCESS - 2. Surface Prep A. Unmask B. Surface Prep - Wings - Fuselage - Landing Gear - Parts - Controls C. Bodywork D. Wash https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/5d8439b3fe1b18322735fed0/1568948874318/Stripping+Harrison+2.jpg OUR PROCESS - 1. Stripping A. Inspection B. Prep for Strip C. Stripping https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/5d8441ac0a997e4f96a2d985/1568948857852/Wetsand+%26+Buff+Harrison+1-1.JPG OUR PROCESS - 7. Extra Services A. Pro-Seal B. Wetsand & Buff C. Interior D. Fiberglass Repairs E. Sheet Metal Repairs F. Install Windows G. Re-Condition De-Icing Boots H. Replace Raydome / PPF Film https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/5d843cd0ed2045077f816b2e/1568948836061/Primer+P-51+2.JPG OUR PROCESS - 3. Primer A. Pre-assembly / Disassembly B. Hang and Jig C. Mask and Tack D. Spray Zinc Chromate Primer E. Spray High Build Primer https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/5d843f670a997e4f96a2adbd/1568948846840/Graphics%2BLayout%2BRocket%2B3.jpg OUR PROCESS - 5. Graphics A. Graphics Development B. Stencil Development C. Sample Board / Color Sample D. Graphic Layout E. Graphic Prep F. Spray Graphics Color G. Airbrush H. Unmask I. Spray Clear https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/5d84401e2694431a6b48473d/1568948853248/Detail+_+Touchup+T-6+1.JPG OUR PROCESS - 6. Delivery A. Reassembly and Balance B. Detail and Touch-Up C. Final Inspection D. Final Finish https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/5d8445a968afc2040de18c09/1568949690286/ OUR PROCESS https://flyingcolorsaviation.com/contact-us1 daily 0.75 2021-11-23 https://flyingcolorsaviation.com/reviews daily 0.75 2021-02-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/6022db66875a482a68308445/1612898067127/Bonanzavtail.jpg Reviews - V-Tail Bonanza Paint Refinishing Dear Ken, You and your team unbelievably exceeded any expectation I had painting my V35B Bonanza… https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c07f5711aef1d7ac97e7e3d/t/6022deb20f55490b5c23ddf0/1612897979428/1999%2BMiarge%2BJetprop.jpg Reviews - Mirage Jetprop Refinishing Hello Flying Colors Team! Wow! What a fantastic restoration you folks did on my 1999 Mirage/Jetprop. The attention to detail far surpassed my expectations… https://flyingcolorsaviation.com/careers daily 0.75 2020-11-21 https://flyingcolorsaviation.com/terms-conditions daily 0.75 2019-03-27