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I've always wanted to borrow the demo life vest to try putting the straps on myself. The older models are not straightforward looking - and I'm a boater and diver! :eek:
Anyway, those who want to practice interesting aviation emergency skills, including being explosively decompressed, should check out the FAA's CAMI Aerospace Physiology Training Course. You will need a class III medical (you should have a physical anyway, right?) and beards need to be shaved. Great fun! |
Originally Posted by lg10
I actually thought it would be a good idea to "practice" when we were in an
air/flight museum and they had a plane open for walking around in all the parts. Well, I got in trouble with the museum guard. ;) Hey, I was a youngster at the time. Question though - if there is too much pressure or handle is "locked" when in flight - then how would it work to open the door if there is an emergency? Or, does the emergency landing somehow undo the the lock? (I can see how being on Earth would in fact make the pressure differential negligible if that were the problem). --LG |
Originally Posted by SCGustafson
For a week, over 100 college students would put the slides through their paces. It didn't pay much, but it was a lot of fun.
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Originally Posted by CVO 1K 2 Million
When asked "are you willing and able to operate the exit in case of emergency" I frequently ask "can I practice?"
The FA reaction ranges from mortified to amused....but now I have more info on why they won't let me.. |
My favorite part of the US Airways West safety video is when you watch the folks going down the America West Airlines emergency exit slides. It really looks like fun - I hope they keep this segment with a repainted aircraft in the final merged safety video.
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Originally Posted by HepperSchepp
I was on a prop plane, and when the flight attendant asked if the Pax in the exit row would like her to demonstrate how to open the E exit over the wing, he said sure. And sure enough she pulled off thethe cover and open the exit window. And she's like see it's done like that. Then she put it back and locks it and went about her business. We were all rather surprised. But hey, Whatever.
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Yes, but I've missed some opportunities to do so.
Originally Posted by 22wingit
It's my understanding that in cities where airlines have crew training centers, they sometimes have "open house" days where they let members of the public come and try out some of the safety training drills.
From my diving experience (including Emergency First Response certification), I've learned that running through simulations means that much less panic when the actual situation arises. That's why we have AED demos on TV. Sure the units are designed to be idiotproof and self-explanatory (provided that you speak the language used), but that's no good when you're panicked. I'm happy to say that I've only used my EFR training once—on a bus(!) in the middle of Ireland. I flew there on KLM+Aer Lingus. |
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