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Group: aus.aviation · Group Profile
Author: ChrisMChrisM Date: Jan 21, 2008 03:50
In message 242dnbp0Euo8KQzanZ2dnUVZ_rfinZ2d@ giganews.com,
Ron Hunter charter.net> Proclaimed from the tallest tower:
> ChrisM wrote:
>> In message 87ejcjr2lu.fld@ barrow.com,
>> Floyd L. Davidson apaflo.com> Proclaimed from the tallest
>> tower:>>> "BTMO" hotmail.com> wrote:>>>> "Fred" zaradise.net.uk> wrote
>>>>>>>>>> Most hardcover books are far more dangerous.
>>>>>> -- Doug
>>>>> How do you know that?
>>>> OOOH!! OOOHH!!!
>>>>
>>>> I know this one!
>>>>
>>>> "They weigh more"
>>> What significance is there to this discussion?
>>>
>>> The damned *books* are supposed to be stowed too!
>>
>> No-one has ever asked me to put my book away during take-off or
>> landing...
>
> Books are 'loose items', and, as such, should be stowed, especially
> when landing. I would hate to be blind-sided by a flying copy of
> Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows during a rough landing. Grin.
I'm not necessarally disagreeing with you from a safety point of view, but
I've never been asked to put my book away, and at least once, a member of
cabin staff has checked my safety belt was fastened while I was reading it
(I think they couldn't see the buckle because the book was in the way...)
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Regards,
Chris.
(Remove Elvis's shoes to email me)
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