Garments and accessories, often brightly colored, featuring the text “Remove Before Flight,” serve a crucial safety function in aviation. These items are attached to components like pitot tubes, covers, and safety pins that must be detached before aircraft operation. Their vibrant hues and clear message ensure these critical pre-flight steps are not overlooked.
This practice prevents potentially catastrophic accidents by ensuring that vital instruments are unobstructed and safety mechanisms deactivated for flight. Historically, such reminders evolved from simpler tags to the now-ubiquitous red streamers and tags, contributing significantly to enhanced flight safety protocols. The distinctive markings have also become popular in fashion, appearing on keychains, clothing, and accessories, often as a symbol of aviation enthusiasm.
