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Ocelot II

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18. I was in the industry for awhile.

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #17)

Mon Feb 14, 2022, 02:04 PM

Feb 2022

Used to teach that stuff. You are correct in your analysis. Passengers will freak out if somebody tries to open the door, but it can't be done until the aircraft is at breathing altitude, 10,000 feet or less.

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I Agree With This ProfessorGAC Feb 2022 #17

I was in the industry for awhile. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #18

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The person opening the door might fall out. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #24

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