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8. impossible unless you are at a very low altitude

Wed May 31, 2023, 05:58 PM

May 2023

otherwise the lower outside pressure compared to cabin pressure seals the door.

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How Easy Is It to Open the Emergency Exit Mid-Flight? [View all] Callalily May 2023 OP

It's impossible if the airplane is pressurized. Ocelot II May 2023 #1

Yes, I know. But . . . Callalily May 2023 #4

Never even thought about. Must be hard living in your head, lol LizBeth May 2023 #2

Intellectually I know that it's impossible. Callalily May 2023 #5

lol LizBeth May 2023 #7

Try it and let us know Effete Snob May 2023 #3

Ohhhhhhhh nooooooooo. Callalily May 2023 #6

Whenever I'm boarding and am in an exit row... Effete Snob May 2023 #11

impossible unless you are at a very low altitude drray23 May 2023 #8

Yup, I'm truly aware of this. Callalily May 2023 #9

Not sure why people think this is funny MerryHolidays May 2023 #10

There is no lock on the doors Major Nikon May 2023 #12