My first encounter with a Canadian Cyclone was in the middle of a storm when it was incredibly gloomy. The next time I got to see one flying, the conditions might not have been so bad, but they were definitely dull! I figured I would just not get to see one in good light and, given that it has a dark and dull grey paint finish, it really sucks in whatever light there is. However, I did finally get lucky when I saw one on the ground at Abbotsford. A bit of sun at last. Sure, not flying and might not be the greatest but it was definitely a step up.