[Dave Noble]

Originally Posted by medhead

At least they've finally got rid of that Stupid (and grammatically incorrect) "sutblely every aircraft is different"

There are still lots of examples of poor language in the announcements used by Qantas

e.g.

"All electronic devices must not be switched on" => If I have 2 electronic devices and one is switched off and the other is on, then all must be fine


Dave

[milehighclub]

Originally Posted by Groundfeeder

When will they give away that important instruction of how to fasten a seatbelt?

A lot of research went into the design on the new seat belts and concluded that in an emergency, passengers natural reaction to release the belt was to push a button, like on a car, not lift a buckle.

So that is why the new seat belts are the same as in a car, and why the instruction will always be given - it's not that obvious for some people.

[nlagalle]

Originally Posted by Groundfeeder

When will they give away that important instruction of how to fasten a seatbelt?

Actually I think you will find it is a legal requirement in the CAR's or CAO's (can never remember which). Even flying light aircraft you have to give the same brief.

We had a QF charter 2 years ago and the FA had to give the Safety again even though everyone was the same on the plane - except 1 person.

Nick

[FL360]

I was doing a PPL a while ago, stopped by my future wife,
did solo already, always remember the briefing between pilots
just before T/O,

"if we have an engine failure during take off, if there are sufficient R/W, we stop, if we do not have enough R/W, keep going, do not consider coming
back to the R/W unless we are at least 500 feet..."

Also one of the lesson I enjoyed most is emergency landings... and I somehow remembered the brief to passengers.. it goes like this...

"unfortunately we have encountered engine problem and have to perform an emergency landing, your pilot has been trained for this so please be calm. Please ensure your seatbelt is fasterned and ensure that all lose items are secured, also remove any sharp objects on you , after we land please leave the A/C immediately and assemble near the back of the A/C"

doing this while

1. Spotting a landing place
2. Controling the plane at best glide speed
3. Making mayday calls
4. trying to restart engine !

[NM]

Originally Posted by FL360

doing this while

1. Spotting a landing place
2. Controling the plane at best glide speed
3. Making mayday calls
4. trying to restart engine !

5. praying

[munitalP]

Originally Posted by NM

5. praying

6. Doing all this while placing your head between your legs and kissing your butt goodbye

[Groundfeeder]

Actually I think you will find it is a legal requirement in the CAR's or CAO's (can never remember which). Even flying light aircraft you have to give the same brief.

Just finished reading an ATSB safety report into the ditching of a PA32 in Torres Strait. Remarkably pilot & 3 pax survived - even though 1 in rear seats took the remarkable decision to unbuckle his/her seat belt AND the child next to them as he/she thought they would be able to escape the cabin easier after the impact!!!

Somehow they survived but got mooshed somewhat into the seatback ahead of them when propelled forward by impact.

There are people out there you cannot lecture ...