dynamicedge 0 #1 September 11, 2008 ...and the pilot gets on the PA and announces that the plane is going down and everyone should assume the emergency position. There is catastrophic failure on the plane and you can safely assume the aircraft is going to burst into flames upon impact. You also have your rig with you in the cabin. Assuming you don't have any loved ones with you, do you...? Edit: Assuming you are physically able to fight everyone off and pop open the emergency exit door and jump... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwln 0 #2 September 11, 2008 Press the call button and ask if you can get out, Please. You would get your ass beat by everyone else on the plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #3 September 11, 2008 Probably laugh at the irony... I've got a parachute and there's no way off the plane. How you planning to get out? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #4 September 11, 2008 How the fuck do you think you are going to get outta da plane??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #5 September 11, 2008 I'd forget the about rig, grab a lifeboat and a midget...call for 5 right & a cut... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #6 September 11, 2008 although this has been discussed many times, I'll bite. Me, I'll take my chances putting my rig on. I won't actually be able to escape, but it will give me something to do............Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #7 September 11, 2008 Um-Excuse me miss- Can I get an extra bag of peanuts and another plastic cup of your finest airliner brand scotch when you have a chance?Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #8 September 11, 2008 The main problem is if you did manage to jump, (I'd say you could pop one the emergency exit row hatches below 5000-feet or so). And you lived and everyone else died (which per your example they were all going to do anyway) they would, I guarantee, blame everyone's death on you . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jac42 0 #9 September 11, 2008 Quote The main problem is if you did manage to jump, (I'd say you could pop one the emergency exit row hatches below 5000-feet or so). And you lived and everyone else died (which per your example they were all going to do anyway) they would, I guarantee, blame everyone's death on you . . . NickD I have to agree with you on this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost47 18 #10 September 11, 2008 QuoteThe main problem is if you did manage to jump, (I'd say you could pop one the emergency exit row hatches below 5000-feet or so). And you lived and everyone else died (which per your example they were all going to do anyway) they would, I guarantee, blame everyone's death on you . . . 'Course, if the options are: 1. Death 2. Life and many people hate me for something that wasn't my fault. I think I'd pick 2 . . . Unless option 2 ended up with me in a prison cell for life with a guy named Bubba. Then maybe 1 would be better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #11 September 11, 2008 You've got nothing else to do - might as well die with your rig on. And just in case the fuselage splits open in mid-air, you're ready for a quick exit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #12 September 11, 2008 it would require an emergency that caused the cabin to decompress so that you could open the door first of all. or if a hole was ripped in the fuselage, like a wing tearing off part of the plane, then you would be able to get out the hole. I assume what you guys mean is that everyone would think you sabotaged the plane to make something happen. That I would be afraid of, but you could always just go into hiding for a few years while the FAA does its investigation that will eventually clear you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #13 September 11, 2008 When this subject comes up, I always think back to when the fuselage ripped off on that Hawaii flight 20 years ago . "Excuse me, Mam, could you please find the most attractive, lightest young lady on the plane who wishes to leave you fuckers to your doom? Yeah, thanks!" _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #14 September 11, 2008 Quote The main problem is if you did manage to jump, (I'd say you could pop one the emergency exit row hatches below 5000-feet or so). And you lived and everyone else died (which per your example they were all going to do anyway) they would, I guarantee, blame everyone's death on you . . . NickD Yeah but just imagine, Nick...you could start a whole new life over again. Figure out a way to collect on the insurance $$, live in the tropics, and enjoy being "dead." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #15 September 11, 2008 Quote When this subject comes up, I always think back to when the fuselage ripped off on that Hawaii flight 20 years ago . "Excuse me, Mam, could you please find the most attractive, lightest young lady on the plane who wishes to leave you fuckers to your doom? Yeah, thanks!" That's what I always said I would do. As soon as I step on the plane look around till I see the hottest chick on the plane and be like, "if this plane goes down, i'm savin' you" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #16 September 11, 2008 Quote ...and the pilot gets on the PA and announces that the plane is going down and everyone should assume the emergency position. There is catastrophic failure on the plane and you can safely assume the aircraft is going to burst into flames upon impact. You also have your rig with you in the cabin. Assuming you don't have any loved ones with you, do you...? Edit: Assuming you are physically able to fight everyone off and pop open the emergency exit door and jump... Depends on what type of rig. If you only have a BASE rig, you're fucked, as the FAA doesn't allow you to jump off da plane with a single parachute system. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #17 September 11, 2008 Quote Quote ...and the pilot gets on the PA and announces that the plane is going down and everyone should assume the emergency position. There is catastrophic failure on the plane and you can safely assume the aircraft is going to burst into flames upon impact. You also have your rig with you in the cabin. Assuming you don't have any loved ones with you, do you...? Edit: Assuming you are physically able to fight everyone off and pop open the emergency exit door and jump... Depends on what type of rig. If you only have a BASE rig, you're fucked, as the FAA doesn't allow you to jump off da plane with a single parachute system. I'm tellin' ya....use the life raft..."Dr. Jones, NO MORE PARACHUTES!" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #18 September 11, 2008 QuoteYou've got nothing else to do - might as well die with your rig on. And just in case the fuselage splits open in mid-air, you're ready for a quick exit. Apart from anything else.... it will leave the accident investigators scratching their heads!! (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #19 September 11, 2008 Quote Quote ... Depends on what type of rig. If you only have a BASE rig, you're fucked, as the FAA doesn't allow you to jump off da plane with a single parachute system. See that, that right there is humour Nice one Frenchy.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdlike 0 #20 September 11, 2008 Assuming we're in the 30+ flight levels, I ain't bailing out right away. I don't want to land safely on earth with no fingers, nose, ears or toes.Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdlike 0 #21 September 11, 2008 Quote Press the call button and ask if you can get out, Please. You would get your ass beat by everyone else on the plane. Just work on convincing them that you're leaving to go out and bring back help! Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdlike 0 #22 September 11, 2008 Quote Quote The main problem is if you did manage to jump, (I'd say you could pop one the emergency exit row hatches below 5000-feet or so). And you lived and everyone else died (which per your example they were all going to do anyway) they would, I guarantee, blame everyone's death on you . . . NickD I have to agree with you on this Well, tough shit--no one said they couldn't bring skydive rigs along too! Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #23 September 11, 2008 QuoteProbably laugh at the irony... I've got a parachute and there's no way off the plane. How you planning to get out? Dave yea aircraft are pressuized and door won't open ... you'd have to be superman to open that door in flight........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdlike 0 #24 September 11, 2008 Quote Quote Probably laugh at the irony... I've got a parachute and there's no way off the plane. How you planning to get out? Dave yea aircraft are pressuized and door won't open ... you'd have to be superman to open that door in flight........ In which case, you could give your rig to someone else, let him have fun on the way down, and save everyone else yourself. Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #25 September 11, 2008 QuoteQuoteProbably laugh at the irony... I've got a parachute and there's no way off the plane. How you planning to get out? Dave yea aircraft are pressuized and door won't open ... you'd have to be superman to open that door in flight........ Wouldn't it be easier to open the door then, since the cabin has high pressure and outside pressure is much lower? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
