Comments on: What are the odds of my plane crashing? http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/what-are-the-odds-of-my-plane-crashing/ The last honest travel site Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ISUCKPOUNOHA http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/what-are-the-odds-of-my-plane-crashing/comment-page-1/#comment-38784 ISUCKPOUNOHA Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:35:00 +0000 http://www.tripso.com/?p=13424#comment-38784 SUCK IT . PIE GOOGLE.COM SUCK IT . PIE GOOGLE.COM

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]]> By: Frank http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/what-are-the-odds-of-my-plane-crashing/comment-page-1/#comment-18730 Frank Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:20:39 +0000 http://www.tripso.com/?p=13424#comment-18730 Dale January 3, 2010 at 12:05 pm I would like to know what direction the doors on an airliner open. Do they open inward or outward? Thanks ================================================== OUTWARDS, but the door opens differently, depending on the aircraft. Take for example, the DC-10. The Door opens INTO the ceiling of the aircraft. Take the 737's, the door opens TOWARDS the cockpit, but the DOOR HANDLE opens towards the back of the plane. (opens right to left) McDonald Douglas do open towards the cockpit, and the DOOR HANDLE operates as the door does, towards the cockpit. LOOK AT THE CARD, PEOPLE. Even a 9 year old will tell you after looking at it. Dale January 3, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I would like to know what direction the doors on an airliner open. Do they open inward or outward? Thanks
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OUTWARDS, but the door opens differently, depending on the aircraft. Take for example, the DC-10. The Door opens INTO the ceiling of the aircraft. Take the 737′s, the door opens TOWARDS the cockpit, but the DOOR HANDLE opens towards the back of the plane.
(opens right to left) McDonald Douglas do open towards the cockpit, and the DOOR HANDLE operates as the door does, towards the cockpit.

LOOK AT THE CARD, PEOPLE. Even a 9 year old will tell you after looking at it.

]]> By: Ned Levi http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/what-are-the-odds-of-my-plane-crashing/comment-page-1/#comment-18725 Ned Levi Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:22:45 +0000 http://www.tripso.com/?p=13424#comment-18725 Dale, I've had to open the door on a commercial jet just once. I was helping a flight attendant after a plane aborted a takeoff and we had to evacuate the plane to play it safe. The assist on the door didn't work and it took three of us to fully open the door so the inflatable chute could be activated and used. The door swung in a bit and then opened out. I may be wrong, but I believe that's generally how all commercial jet doors open at this point. There may be exceptions. If you're in an exit row, make sure you are familiar with the procedure to open the door, and if you're not quite sure, ask a flight attendant. They will be more than willing to explain it to you. Dale, I’ve had to open the door on a commercial jet just once. I was helping a flight attendant after a plane aborted a takeoff and we had to evacuate the plane to play it safe. The assist on the door didn’t work and it took three of us to fully open the door so the inflatable chute could be activated and used. The door swung in a bit and then opened out. I may be wrong, but I believe that’s generally how all commercial jet doors open at this point. There may be exceptions.

If you’re in an exit row, make sure you are familiar with the procedure to open the door, and if you’re not quite sure, ask a flight attendant. They will be more than willing to explain it to you.

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]]> By: Ned Levi http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/what-are-the-odds-of-my-plane-crashing/comment-page-1/#comment-12006 Ned Levi Wed, 06 May 2009 21:55:04 +0000 http://www.tripso.com/?p=13424#comment-12006 I enjoy the interaction, but generally only participate in the discussion when a clarification or correction is needed, or when someone asks a question I might be able to shed light on. I feel that generally the comment area belongs to the readers, not me. Frank, may I suggest you consider joining us on Tripso's forums at <a href="http://www.talkingtravelers.com" rel="nofollow">Talking Travelers</a>. We have great discussions over there on travel and a wide range of non-travel topics. I enjoy the interaction, but generally only participate in the discussion when a clarification or correction is needed, or when someone asks a question I might be able to shed light on. I feel that generally the comment area belongs to the readers, not me.

Frank, may I suggest you consider joining us on Tripso’s forums at Talking Travelers. We have great discussions over there on travel and a wide range of non-travel topics.

]]> By: Frank http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/what-are-the-odds-of-my-plane-crashing/comment-page-1/#comment-11979 Frank Wed, 06 May 2009 14:56:22 +0000 http://www.tripso.com/?p=13424#comment-11979 On May 5th, 2009 at 8:58 pm Ned Levi said Thanks Frank. You learn something every day. I have never flown on an MD-80, and my only flights on DC-9’s were on Eastern ========================================================= These aircraft are slowly disappearing into the desert. MD-80's are now flown by American and Allegiant. DC-9's are flown by Northwest (Delta). I "think" that's it now. Anyone? I LIKE how you interact with your own article. Ned. It increases the discussion and valuable information. On May 5th, 2009 at 8:58 pm Ned Levi said Thanks Frank.

You learn something every day. I have never flown on an MD-80, and my only flights on DC-9’s were on Eastern
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These aircraft are slowly disappearing into the desert. MD-80′s are now flown by American and Allegiant. DC-9′s are flown by Northwest (Delta). I “think” that’s it now. Anyone?

I LIKE how you interact with your own article. Ned. It increases the discussion and valuable information.

]]> By: Ned Levi http://www.consumertraveler.com/columns/what-are-the-odds-of-my-plane-crashing/comment-page-1/#comment-11962 Ned Levi Wed, 06 May 2009 01:58:49 +0000 http://www.tripso.com/?p=13424#comment-11962 Thanks Frank. You learn something every day. I have never flown on an MD-80, and my only flights on DC-9's were on Eastern, so you know how long ago that was. They went out of business in 1991. Thanks Frank.

You learn something every day. I have never flown on an MD-80, and my only flights on DC-9′s were on Eastern, so you know how long ago that was. They went out of business in 1991.

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