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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (23 children)

Stupid question here, I guess, but why isn't there a system to potentially deliver commercial passengers and crew to the ground in case of a crash? Military jets have ejection seats and parachutes, so why don't we have at least something required for commercial aircraft in the same vein?

Is it the money that it would undoubtedly require?

Edit: misspelling

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (3 children)

An explosive release canopy for an ejection seat system on an airliner would just release the entire top half of the plane, and don't forget that fighter pilots are both wearing flightsuits and get specific training for the event.

Even beyond the material and engineering costs it's a difficult ask, probably better to just focus on reliability in the first place.

[–] zalgotext 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Ok but what about instead of an explosive release canopy, the crew just sorta loosen some of the bolts holding the top of the plane on, then the pilot flies upside-down to gently tip everyone out of their seats

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Sounds perfect, no notes.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

"You'll find lifejackets and parachutes under your seat. In case of an emergency, hold on to your butts."

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