Fined for opening plane emergency exit
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I have this genuine question concerning opening emergency exits on modern aircraft so I thought that I'd post it here 
the door is in fact sealed tighter the higher the plane goes. So rest assured: no matter how hard you try, that door is not going to open until you're firmly on the ground.
So surely this would mean that they could be opened when the pressure differential is almost equal ie at say 100ft?
Is this possible?
BTW I have kids and I hated traveling with them on airliners when they were younger and would always elect to sit with the eldest and leave the younger ones with their mum elsewhere on the airplane.
Admittedly only one screamed for a long time on one particular trip and we flew many times, but one did open a shaken can of coke which exploded over the couple in front who had to sit in a sticky mess for a 2 hour delay on the runway before a 5 hour flight.
the door is in fact sealed tighter the higher the plane goes. So rest assured: no matter how hard you try, that door is not going to open until you're firmly on the ground.
So surely this would mean that they could be opened when the pressure differential is almost equal ie at say 100ft?
Is this possible?
BTW I have kids and I hated traveling with them on airliners when they were younger and would always elect to sit with the eldest and leave the younger ones with their mum elsewhere on the airplane.
Admittedly only one screamed for a long time on one particular trip and we flew many times, but one did open a shaken can of coke which exploded over the couple in front who had to sit in a sticky mess for a 2 hour delay on the runway before a 5 hour flight.
croyde said:
Admittedly only one screamed for a long time on one particular trip and we flew many times, but one did open a shaken can of coke which exploded over the couple in front who had to sit in a sticky mess for a 2 hour delay on the runway before a 5 hour flight.
That sounds unpleasant! How did the couple take it?Filthy looks, unsurprisingly then surprisingly nothing more thank the heavens as it was the flight from hell.
Flight was 3 hours late whilst 1000s of people were crammed into departures at Kos airport where there is nothing to do then allowed on to airplane to then be told there was another hold up and we stayed on the runway for 2 hours then a 4 hour flight followed by an hour of queuing over Gatwick.
Flight was 3 hours late whilst 1000s of people were crammed into departures at Kos airport where there is nothing to do then allowed on to airplane to then be told there was another hold up and we stayed on the runway for 2 hours then a 4 hour flight followed by an hour of queuing over Gatwick.
Don't worry folks, TVR1 here to even the score. My favourite little trick at the moment is, when visiting a customers house in the afternoon and seeing a post it/other note sellotaped over the door bell saying 'please knock quietly, child sleeping' is to remove said note and push the buzzer just long enough to hear 'lil bubba waking up. Parent comes to the door looking aghast and I look very innocent and no note insight.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Stone cold.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Stone cold.
TVR1 said:
Don't worry folks, TVR1 here to even the score. My favourite little trick at the moment is, when visiting a customers house in the afternoon and seeing a post it/other note sellotaped over the door bell saying 'please knock quietly, child sleeping' is to remove said note and push the buzzer just long enough to hear 'lil bubba waking up. Parent comes to the door looking aghast and I look very innocent and no note insight.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Stone cold.
Sounds like you're a pleasant person do business with. I wouldn't.Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Stone cold.
Getting back on track again, just found this, at least it wont break the bank if you do it in Vietnam..
http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20120302-...
http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20120302-...
Great thread.
Long Haul, Australia with a 3.5 year old. Why? Because as I'm enjoying broadening my horizons, why shouldn't I take my nipper to broaden hers. Travel broadens the mind too... but it clearly isn't evident here
The children question.
Those that haven't.
Please don't.
The survival of the human race is guaranteed better off without your 'input'. Spray it over the curtains instead.
Long Haul, Australia with a 3.5 year old. Why? Because as I'm enjoying broadening my horizons, why shouldn't I take my nipper to broaden hers. Travel broadens the mind too... but it clearly isn't evident here
The children question.
Those that haven't.
Please don't.
The survival of the human race is guaranteed better off without your 'input'. Spray it over the curtains instead.
Tango13 said:
eccles said:
rpguk said:
Tango13 said:
There has to be a market for airplane slides? Just think, instead of sitting around waiting for your flight you just pay a couple of quid to slide down the emergency exit slide of a clapped out time expired 747 
I've said this to my girlfriend before. Would happily pay a fiver to scratch that itch of curiosity (without actually risking permanent flight phobia by being in a plane crash)
And this is what it looks like from the outside:
I've flown an awful lot over the last few years and never had to do this for real, but the simulation that EK laid on for 30 or so of us, which included smoke ingress into the cabin, multiple engine failure and a complete emergency landing followed by de-plane by slide was disorienting enough in the test environment.
Sat in the cabin as it goes dark and fills with smoke whilst a stewardess screams "brace, brace, brace" at you really does focus the mind and get the adrenaline going, even when you know it's a sim..... to do it for real in a full A380 cattle class really doesn't bear thinking about.
At the time I did this, (9 months ago) we were the only non-airline industry personnel to ever jump the 380 slides.... not sure if that's still the case.
And Yes.... it was an awesome experience!!
^^^^ Good stuff.
So, despite "to do it for real in a full A380 cattle class really doesn't bear thinking about." Did it give you any confidence that should the worst happen you might actually have a chance?
Also, did it show you just how important it is to follow the crews instructions?
That slide does look fun. I could live with a few sprained ankles etc etc....
So, despite "to do it for real in a full A380 cattle class really doesn't bear thinking about." Did it give you any confidence that should the worst happen you might actually have a chance?
Also, did it show you just how important it is to follow the crews instructions?
That slide does look fun. I could live with a few sprained ankles etc etc....
Chuck328 said:
^^^^ Good stuff.
So, despite "to do it for real in a full A380 cattle class really doesn't bear thinking about." Did it give you any confidence that should the worst happen you might actually have a chance?
Also, did it show you just how important it is to follow the crews instructions?
That slide does look fun. I could live with a few sprained ankles etc etc....
It really emphasised that keeping calm is the key to getting out and the idea of doing it for real doesn't phase me..... the idea of being stuck in a small metal tube with a horde of panicking crazies does though.... I've always thought that if the worst happened, I would actually stay in my seat for a little while to avoid being crushed.So, despite "to do it for real in a full A380 cattle class really doesn't bear thinking about." Did it give you any confidence that should the worst happen you might actually have a chance?
Also, did it show you just how important it is to follow the crews instructions?
That slide does look fun. I could live with a few sprained ankles etc etc....
The really interesting point was seeing some of the training that the crew go through, their primary role really is to ensure the safety of passengers, the drink and food service is incidental!!
And it was great fun doing the slides, the speed you get to on the biggest was actually pretty amazing... being able to hear the pilot's voice as he's dealing with the simulated emergencies was pretty cool as well!
Chuck328 said:
^^^^ Good stuff.
So, despite "to do it for real in a full A380 cattle class really doesn't bear thinking about." Did it give you any confidence that should the worst happen you might actually have a chance?
Also, did it show you just how important it is to follow the crews instructions?
That slide does look fun. I could live with a few sprained ankles etc etc....
The reality is that passengers don't follow instructions, in my experience and it was difficult enough deplaning from a DC-10 despite sitting right next to the emergency exit. Take a look at the PAX that are too cool to pay attention during the safety briefing on your next flight, add in some panic to the equation and the recipe for disaster is complete.So, despite "to do it for real in a full A380 cattle class really doesn't bear thinking about." Did it give you any confidence that should the worst happen you might actually have a chance?
Also, did it show you just how important it is to follow the crews instructions?
That slide does look fun. I could live with a few sprained ankles etc etc....
JCW said:
The reality is that passengers don't follow instructions, in my experience and it was difficult enough deplaning from a DC-10 despite sitting right next to the emergency exit. Take a look at the PAX that are too cool to pay attention during the safety briefing on your next flight, add in some panic to the equation and the recipe for disaster is complete.
Which is exactly the subtle point I was making. Note to all, follow the instructions and you increase your chances. Oh wait a minute, what planet am I on? 
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