Even if the difference is just some few degrees, there`s a big terror from the airlines for us to put the seat back on the upright position!
2006-06-18 13:06:33 · 10 answers · asked by rafacarv 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
The reasons are as follows:
1. Take-Off & Landing are two critical situations when accidents happen.
2. During Take-Off, there is a possibility to abort it due to:
(a) Engine Failure
(b) Fire in the Engine
(c) Bird Hit
(d) Hydraulic Failures
So, if you decide to abort the take-off you slam the brakes. It's when the Newton's First Law comes into picture. "It is a fundamental property of the body to remain uniform unless or until it is disturbed by an external force". One's face/head will hit the seat which is 'not upright' and will take a severe blow. That may prove fatal.
3. You need space to run, when everybody decides to RUN. Amid chaos, space is important.
4. During Landing, the situation is same as above as far as Newton's First Law is concerned. You are coming at a high speed. Suppose, the middle wheels come down touching the run-way with a THUD. Again, the same case...which may be fatal.
The above conditions are NORMAL conditions.
Let's talk about ABNORMAL conditions. An emergency has been declared during a landing. Then you will required to brace yourself and sit in a low down position with a pillow between your knees and your head. For this your require space and that is possible when the seats are in upright position.
2006-06-18 15:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Dr. Dingo 3 · 9⤊ 1⤋
In the full upright position, the seats are locked, and can withstand much greater G forces without the back moving than when they are even slightly reclined. So, if an accident occurs on takeoff or landing, which are the most common times, you're better protected.
2006-06-19 05:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Flyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It provides the safest seating position should anything unexpected happen. The vast majority of airline crashes occur during takeoff and landing, and having the passengers seated properly, with belts on in advance will help prevent or minimize injurys in the event of a crash. This is the same reason why tray tables are folded up and bags are stowed during takeoffs and landings, as well.
2006-06-18 20:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Harry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there were a need to evacuate the plane, a reclined seat would block the row...also, this position helps to protect the passenger from submarining unde the lap belt and being strangled or decapitated in the event of a sudden stop.
2006-06-18 20:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by Black Fedora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if something goes wrong people need to get off in a hurry. A reclined seat severly reduces the room people have to get out of their seats.
2006-06-18 20:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by Dave R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well 1 the biggest chance of getting in an airplane crash is on landing or take off and its safe to wear your seatbelt. 2 the position of your seat can affect if you live or die in an airplane crash.
2006-06-18 20:12:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some folks have done a fine job answering this question. I think you should go to your local airport store and pick up AIM/FARs.
You can get a lot of your questions answered in that book.
2006-06-19 20:32:29 · answer #7 · answered by norbertovalladares 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get ready to crash!!!!!!
http://www.bootsnall.com/guides/05-09/seats-in-full-upright-position.html
2006-06-18 20:11:42 · answer #8 · answered by TeaSwami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the landing is too hard having your seat back can injure you, or make it easier for you to fall out of your seat or sumthing
2006-06-18 23:28:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they want you to see the ground before you hit it!!!
2006-06-18 20:09:43 · answer #10 · answered by michaelmoss30054 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋