a gas turbine engine comprises a fan , a compressor section , a turbine section , and a gear reduction for driving the fan through the turbine section . a rotating element and at least one bearing compartment includes a bearing for supporting the rotating element , a seal for resisting leakage of lubricant outwardly of the bearing compartment , and for allowing pressurized air to flow from a chamber adjacent the seal into the bearing compartment . the seal has a plurality of sealing members extending radially toward a sealing surface .