2006-07-24 14:13:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
The orange and white checkerboard pattern makes them easier to see in all visibility and lighting conditions.
2006-07-24 17:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I know of know buildings or towers painted this way, what airport you talking about? a smaller one probably
2006-07-25 05:18:30 · answer #2 · answered by wyoairbus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same reason the barrels on the road near construction are orange and white ..... its a "caution do not hit me" warning
2006-07-24 21:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by recklessabandon1433 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy to see from the air.
2006-07-24 22:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by sheeny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for easy identification by airlines that they are close to an airport structure
2006-07-24 21:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by bobsled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they can be seen and identified from the air as far way as possible.
2006-07-24 21:18:50 · answer #6 · answered by always a friend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is the airport director's favorite color scheme
there are no rules demanding it
2006-07-26 01:33:23 · answer #7 · answered by clara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe for good visibility for pilots especially at night.
2006-07-24 21:17:51 · answer #8 · answered by jzjlmatias@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to avoid accidental collision (as opposed to deliberate collision, that'd be easier ;-D)
2006-07-25 03:20:45 · answer #9 · answered by genghis41f 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So it is really easy to see when they crash into them.
2006-07-24 21:16:47 · answer #10 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋