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Old 08-29-2008, 12:02 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Don't worry, if the herd of moose doesn't break your fall, the huge family of beaver will. You'll be fine.

Maybe a snow drift or something, or like some reindeer. It'll be a soft landing dude.
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Old 08-29-2008, 12:48 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Doesn't seem like a whole lot of weight is being saved, only 1 pound per vest. I guess this would be more worth it in accumulative savings rather than individual savings.
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Old 08-29-2008, 01:14 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I don't recall seeing life vests being included in the safety discussions on airlines in the US that I've traveled on- just the typical "In case of a water landing, your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device".

I guess Canada is just following the trend now?
I have once or twice. I only remember it because it was different from the standard pre flight instruction.
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at life vests in the event of a plane crash . . . they only have those because they float so it makes it easier for searchers to locate the crash.
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at life vests in the event of a plane crash . . . they only have those because they float so it makes it easier for searchers to locate the crash.
basically. if they REALLY cared, they would have parachutes!
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its 50lbs saved weight.... They could make a better rule nobody over the weight of 275lbs can fly to save weight, or 1 hostess' instead of 2, will save 100lbs...
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has anyone ever landed a plane in a body of water and had any survivers ?
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has anyone ever landed a plane in a body of water and had any survivers ?
They have, but we're not supposed to know about it. Don't you watch LOST?!?!
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has anyone ever landed a plane in a body of water and had any survivers ?
Controlled ditches, yes. Anything else....not so much.
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has anyone ever landed a plane in a body of water and had any survivers ?
Thousands of times. Although if you eliminate seaplane landings the number gets pretty small.
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