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My daughter innocently asked that question the other day, and I gave 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		 
		
	
	
	her the usual "because white reflects heat better" answer -- but that really doesn't add up, does it? Automobiles, motorcycles, boats -- you name it -- all come in a rainbow of colors. Why are 99.5% of all planes (except for some cool old classics and some neat homebuilts) white? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"  | 
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