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2009-09-22 Science & Technology

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2009-09-22 09:17|| || Front Page|| [11127 views ] Top

#1 Now this is economy class. Though when civies get into it, it's more like steerage.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-09-22 09:40|| 2009-09-22 09:40|| Front Page Top

#2 The lawyers will have a field day when it is discovered after the first crash that there are 150 broken necks.

Posted by ed 2009-09-22 09:47|| 2009-09-22 09:47|| Front Page Top

#3 Most military troops are in good shape. This is not a good option for children, elderly, disabled, obese or just plain "out of shape". In addition the injuries in a hard landing look to be increased due to side loads and a lap belt. A tort lawyers dream.

Posted by tipover 2009-09-22 14:43|| 2009-09-22 14:43|| Front Page Top

#4 NOTE: the military doesn't have to worry about the tort claims that might occur. Private company's do.

Posted by tipover 2009-09-22 14:46|| 2009-09-22 14:46|| Front Page Top

#5 Don't have to have a crash, just slamming on the brakes would be enough. I've been in a taxi situation when someone blew a red light, needless to say I was impressed by the stopping ability of such a large piece of equipment, and remind fellow travelers to mind the good cabin crew when they say keep the seatbelt fastened until parked.

Posted by swksvolFF 2009-09-22 15:43|| 2009-09-22 15:43|| Front Page Top

#6 Helmets will be supplied.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-09-22 16:05|| 2009-09-22 16:05|| Front Page Top

#7 My version of 'economy class' is going by car.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2009-09-22 21:10|| 2009-09-22 21:10|| Front Page Top

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