Why do airline pilots require you to raise the window panels during take-off and landing?

Answer 1

The window shades are required to be raised so that if there is any fault while taking off or landing like fire or obstruction, it can be braught into notice by a passanger or crew. But if the shades are closed then no one will be able to see that. Also in the event of an evacuation, it will save time and give clear view of outside situation.

Answer 2

According to USA Today's Meryl Getline in her "Ask the Captain" column, "The window shades are up so that, in the event of an evacuation, there is a clear view to the outside to assess conditions... The answer to most procedural questions like this is almost always that it's a safety consideration, but it's still nice to know exactly why certain things are done a particular way."

Answer 3

In case of emergency. If the plane needs to be evacuated the crew (or passengers) may need to be able to look out any given window to make sure the exit point is safe, etc.

Answer 4

They make me raise my seat back, but have never made me raise the window panel. What airline do you fly?

Answer 5

To allow you to see outside in the event of an emergency requiring an evacuation. This is a company rule, not an FAA rule.

Answer 6

Really? never heard of that one before and i have flown many times on commercial, millitary, and private planes.

Answer 7

Because it helps people who get motion sickness to not get sick if they can see out the window

Answer 8

Its in case of an emergency . Not a hijack! (Ive never heard such a stupid/ignorant comment before now!)

Answer 9

So you can wave good bye to your family.

Answer 10

so no one thinks the plane was hi-jacked