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mr_lebowski

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1. Of course it's not a sham, there is SOME minimum safe limits involved

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Fri Nov 29, 2019, 11:49 AM

Nov 2019

That's why the exit aisles over the wings have more legroom, duh.

Is it enough in an emergency? Depends on the emergency and probably whether there are any really huge people on the plane. Maybe not ... and figuring out minimums is reasonable.

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FAA tests airplane seat size safety for first time, but some critics call experiments "a sham" [View all] Eugene Nov 2019 OP

Of course it's not a sham, there is SOME minimum safe limits involved mr_lebowski Nov 2019 #1

From the CBS News video, the main objection is the FAA tests are restricted to ideal conditions. Eugene Nov 2019 #2

The so-called critics have no relevant experience or qualifications Major Nikon Nov 2019 #3

I will never understand this. llmart Jan 2020 #4