Is that an Escape Hatch?
Mar 18, 2011, 5:29 am
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Yup...
I think I am correct in saying, it is some sort of zip wire type affair to then get down to ground level, as in on some sort of tension spool contraption or something.... Unlike the Airbus, where they climb out of the window and slide down the Ball Breaker...
I think I am correct in saying, it is some sort of zip wire type affair to then get down to ground level, as in on some sort of tension spool contraption or something.... Unlike the Airbus, where they climb out of the window and slide down the Ball Breaker...
Mar 18, 2011, 5:32 am
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I think an ejector seat would be more fun.
Mar 18, 2011, 5:40 am
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That's right, there are several inertia reels. It looks like a pretty hairy procedure! There is a video on YouTube.
Please elaborate!
Mar 18, 2011, 5:57 am
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Mar 18, 2011, 6:09 am
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Mar 18, 2011, 7:48 am
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Not sure which is worse, this or the upper deck slides...