waltjnr 5,952 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 Does anyone know why when on a night flight you have to have the little shutters on the windows open, when landing and taking off? Came back late last night from hols and it was mentioned, and seem to recall on previous night time flights it being the rule? Did ask a stewardess but she didn't have an answer, few things I've wanted to ask, "what does that do?" but with today's security, dont want to arouse any suspicion that I might be upto something! Lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 In a nutshell, mate, it's in case the plane crashes ! You are designated to a seat, so the airline knows who sat where. You put your seatbelt on, so you stay in that seat, should the worst happen, and you keep your blind up, so that torches can be shone into the wreckage..... Sorry if that's grim, but that's the reasons for passenger take off and landing procedures..... (Courtesy of QI) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toby63 1,236 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 its so crew can see out if the worst happens and emergency crews can see into the cabin and also they dim the cabin lights on landing so your eyes get acustom to the dark incase owt happens 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 And if you ask the stewardess, she not really going to say "You have to do these things so your body can be identified, should you die horribly in the event of a crash !"......is she ? 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabbit Hunter 6,608 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 F*ck that's grim. Flying isn't for me I'm afraid, I hate it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,952 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 Cheers guys! Had some sneaky feeling it might be something grim! Now I know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave88 1,565 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 I've been on a plane a dozen times and hated it every single time...haven't been on one for 15 years and don't think i will again...seen too many episodes of Air Crash Investigation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper_Al 1,012 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 The shades need to be up during take off and landing because... in an emergency, the cabin crew only have 90 seconds to evacuate the aircraft, assessing, which side of the aircraft the passengers, leave would be hampered if the shutters were down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,586 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 I've been on a plane a dozen times and hated it every single time...haven't been on one for 15 years and don't think i will again...seen too many episodes of Air Crash Investigation same here mate, ive havent been on a plane for about 10 years , but never enjoy it. i have to get me mind right , same if i was having a OP etc, i am here now so just hope luck on my side that day . just get your mind in control , and blank out fear. when i was younger was shit scared of dentist , but got me mind right and think fook it , it will be over soon, just get your mind right for any situation 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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socks 32,253 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 It's the complete opposite on a military plane in and out of any conflict zone ... turn off all light seal any windows and gaps incase any fukcer with a surface to air missile sees you lol ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 And if you ask the stewardess, she not really going to say "You have to do these things so your body can be identified, should you die horribly in the event of a crash !"......is she ? I'd be pissing myself if I heard a stewardess tell someone that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 And if you ask the stewardess, she not really going to say "You have to do these things so your body can be identified, should you die horribly in the event of a crash !"......is she ?I'd be pissing myself if I heard a stewardess tell someone that Would certainly set a cat amongst the pigeons wouldn't it ??? Personally I'd be cracking up too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 Remember folk telling me when the pan am went down over lockerbie poor c**ts still strapped in there seats in fields and up trees. hope the sudden pressure change knocked them out before they hit the ground. Imagine being the poor sod having to sift through that wreckage! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 Remember folk telling me when the pan am went down over lockerbie poor c**ts still strapped in there seats in fields and up trees. hope the sudden pressure change knocked them out before they hit the ground. Imagine being the poor sod having to sift through that wreckage! I get what you are saying there. However being strapped into her seat saved that lasses life in the 70s over the Amazon I think it was. I know someone here who does the photos and clean up after the suicides on the metro. Not a job for the faint hearted. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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