Staedtler Lumocolor Omnichrom 108 Pencil

The Staedtler Lumocolor Omnichrom 108 Pencil is an indispensable technical stationery tool for route plotting, navigation planning, and field notes in general aviation. Engineered with a non-permanent and water-soluble lead formulation, this specialized writing instrument allows every pilot, instructor, or student aviator to draw precise lines across flight documents prior to takeoff and during cross-country trips, ensuring clean visual organization across all flight phases.

Its design is specifically optimized to perform smoothly on weather charts, diagrams, and plastic-laminated maps produced by leading publishers such as ENAIRE, AirMillion, and RogersData. Any markings created with this pencil can be removed easily with a damp cloth or a standard eraser. This enables fast route corrections without scratching or damaging the protective plastic film of your IFR and VFR sectional charts during pre-flight air navigation preparation.

Despite being effortless to erase, the lead delivers high lightfastness to ensure that critical waypoints and airspace boundaries remain clear and visible under direct sunlight inside the cockpit during flight operations. Beyond its core use in air transport mapping, it offers remarkable versatility on other smooth non-porous surfaces like plastic, glass, and metal. Available in a spectrum of 6 bold colors (black, red, green, yellow, white, and blue), it provides perfect color-coding for altitudes, restricted zones, and reporting points. To equip your flight bag with top-quality drafting equipment, browse our full collection in the charts accessories section at Bucker Book.

Features of Staedtler Lumocolor Omnichrom 108 Pencil

• 🗺️ Aeronautical Charting Tool: Specially formulated to mark headings, danger areas, and routes directly onto laminated maps.
• 💧 Water-Soluble & Erasable: Non-permanent lead allows temporary markings that wipe clean with a wet cloth or eraser without ghosting.
• 🎨 6 Vibrant Color Options: Offered in black, red, green, yellow, white, and blue for organized visual color-coding.
• ☀️ High Lightfastness: Maintains clear pigment visibility when exposed to bright sunlit conditions inside the flight deck.
• ✍️ Multi-Surface Capability: Works reliably on laminated paper, clear sheet protectors, glass, plastic, and metal surfaces.

Technical Specifications

• 🧩 Product Title: Staedtler Lumocolor Omnichrom 108 Pencil.
• 🏢 Brand: Staedtler.
• 💧 Lead Type: Non-permanent, water-soluble.
• 🎨 Available Colors: Black, Red, Green, Yellow, White, Blue.
• 📄 Compatible Surfaces: ENAIRE/AirMillion/RogersData laminated charts, plastic, glass, metal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can the Staedtler Lumocolor Omnichrom 108 Pencil be erased from laminated maps without damage?

Yes, its lead is water-soluble and non-permanent, meaning it wipes away cleanly with a moist cloth or eraser without wearing down the lamination.

Will the pencil markings fade under direct sunlight in the cockpit?

No, the lead is engineered with good lightfastness to ensure your notes and navigation routes stay completely visible throughout the entire trip.