We, being human, are ill-disposed to wasting shoe leather crossing the street in search of wisdom. But, being pilots, we enjoy the pursuit of knowledge.
Three Green, No Red: The Dutchman
Key Takeaways:
- The article explores the fallibility of human memory, especially under pressure, and the varying effectiveness of mnemonics, suggesting that the most memorable ones often interrupt thought processes or are counter-intuitive.
- It contrasts easily forgotten memory aids (like aviation light signals) with "impossible-to-forget" methods, such as a bizarre speed limit sign or an old Scout First Aid mnemonic.
- The author delves into the history and meanings of various numerical Morse code abbreviations, including "23 skidoo," "86," 73 ("best wishes"), 88 ("love"), and 99 (a strong expletive).
- The piece concludes by playfully speculating that the profane Morse code abbreviation "99" might be the true, hidden origin behind the name of a prominent women's aviation organization.
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