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Pilots can roll down their window. (europe.pub)
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[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm just gonna say aircraft are often made of class D fire materials and if a fire breaks out that fire is often self sustaining. Those windows open so the pilot has an evacuation route in the event they can't leave via the door to the flight deck.

[–] Pacrat173@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Well when you put it like that I’d rather take my chance with the window

[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

The idea of traveling anywhere near half the speed of mach 1 with a window that opens is terrifying on its face, I will admit.

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

It'll certainly blow your hair back