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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 3:36 pm
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Originally Posted by RJD1983
I doubt the CAA/FAA would allow passenger aircrafts to fly without windows. Why else do they insist on window blinds up for TO&L? Not so the Pilot can tell how far he is from the runway!!
I thought that was so that the emergency services could see in. Also has a secondary benefit, it allows pax/crew to see any problems that might not be visible form the flight deck.
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