Why did pilots wear white silk scarves during World War I?

There is a tradition of serious scholarly debate at the aviation trade shows.You will be able to hold your own with the best of them.

The fort can be found at my booth at the MRO, AP&M, ACPC, and other trade shows.We can talk about the good old days after hours.The good old days ended six months before you showed up.Things are different now that you missed them.

I will bet you money to doughnuts that you will win over the following questions.

Why don't you have a nice plaid?The white silk scarf is worn by many people.As the pilots scanned the not-so-friendly skies looking for enemy aircraft, the silk prevented neck chafing.While flying in an open-cockpit bi-plane a pilot was vulnerable to the elements and the white color served a real purpose.Rain and fog could still accumulate on the pilot's goggles, even though prop wash prevented most of the bugs-in-the teeth enjoyed by happy motorcyclists.The old engines were prone to leak oil, and that could splatter on the pilots.The goggles had to be wiped clean so the pilots could clear them.As an oily rag would make matters worse, they used a white scarf to make sure it was clean.The pilots wore scarves.

Military planes make hard landings.The crashes on the landing gear are brutal.During this abuse, landing gear's seals and gaskets are prone to leak.Skydrol and Red fluid are not used by them.The line mechanics can see the red fluid on the white landing gear.US military landing gear is painted white to make it easy to spot leaks.

Why do planes have so many wheels?Wouldn't it be simpler to have three huge wheels and less complicated landing gear?

A B747 has eighteen wheels, eighteen tires, seventeen brakes, sixteen axle sleeves, nine axles, five legs, and a million other gizmos and gadgets.

It would be cheaper to have a trio of monster truck tires.There are two reasons why this isn't done.

A safety issue is aviation's preference for redundant systems.As the plane limps towards the gate, there are still plenty of things that can be done to keep it on track.Plane manufacturers used to experiment with 10-foot wheels, but they chewed up the runway.Planes are made with many wheels so that they can go easy on the tarmac.

The best part of the flight is the chance to kiss the ground after landing.).

Skydrol is used on most aircraft.It is fire resistant, but corrosive to skin, paint, and rubber.That's why some of the big, modern test benches have incongruous drain boards.That is not for style because the wood is unaffected by Skydrol.Come see it for yourself.You are invited to visit me in the modern shop in south Florida and learn about the quality of aviation accessory repairs.

Skydrol has been approved by the major aircraft manufacturers for over 40 years, but older planes may still have black ID plates.

The data plates are purple.Skydrol is purple and the ID plates correspond to what is inside them.When you see a purple plate, don't handle it without gloves and safety goggles.

What does CASE stand for?No matter how many CASE audits they endure, nobody will get this.C.A.S.E.There is a coordinating agency for supplier evaluation.It looks like anyone is going to remember that.See?You already forgot.

Some of the most significant audits in American aviation are performed by auditors from CASE member airlines.The results of the audits can only be seen by CASE member airlines.The shops that were audited are not allowed to advertise that they passed the audit or say much about it.

What does CAGE stand for?There is a commercial and government entity.A CAGE Code is a five-character alpha-numeric ID allocated by the US Department of Defense.If you want to do business with the US government, you need to create a CAGE code, and I did it once.Even if you don't have any US government business, a CAGE code is a basic necessity, as it helps get your company found by people searching for your goods and services.

Everything is on line.You can find this at: https://cage.dla.mil/ Search.It is a good place to find a company's CAGE Code.There was a better site at the time, but it doesn't work anymore.It was great, too bad.Spread the news if you know of a better site.

Is it a type of animal?No, it's for Northern Territory Aerial Services.The Aussies don't know this anymore.mate, make mine a Foster's!

You don't.The epitome of hazardous material is these.If you can't figure it out on your own, then you are the danger.

A guy lost the top of his head when he hit a bottle with a hammer.He succeeded in releasing the gas, but also decommissioned himself permanently.Maybe he was looking at the warning sticker.You will never know what went through his head after he banged on the nozzle.

Only a facility that performs maintenance can empty pressurized bottles.The gas should be released safely and not polluted the environment with a special fixture.

When Braniff closed, I went to Eastern to work on the three-holers.Great career move.

You can only hear this from an old-timer.They have three engines.You ask about the L1011 and MD11.I told you to write your own post.

When does a plane operate on only one engine?A plane only uses one engine when it is taxiing to the takeoff line and after it lands at the gate.This saves gas.It does not go around in circles.It is not a car.

What does the number and letters in the certificate tell you about the company?

Now that you have mastered it, can anyone else suggest a few aviation facts?Tell me what you won't learn at Embry-Riddle.