2006-10-15 10:39:22 · 11 answers · asked by sandra j 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
So the firefighters can see in, and the passengers can see what side the fire is on, if anything happens. Simple as that.
At night they dim the lights on take off so that your- and more importantly the cabin attendant's- eyes are more accustomed to the dark, should you need to evacuate in a hurry.
2006-10-15 10:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi>
I would agree with previous answers.
It is primarily a safety issue, You can see out, rescue folks can see in, and your night-sight pupils of the eye are reduced to give better visibility, and in synch with the outside environment of the aircraft. Hence dimming the lights on take-off.
Also though, which seems to have been missed a tad, it is to do with publicity. You switch on the tailplane logo lights, so folks go (Oh there is flight whatever), which also makes the cabin look fine
& comfy.To pacify nervy passengers.
It all works together.
There you go.
Bob.
2006-10-16 09:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As well as having the shutters up, its normal practice to dim the cabin lights. Its so everyone's eyes become accustomed to the background light level in case there is an emergency which requires sudden evacuation of the aircraft.
2006-10-18 16:47:42 · answer #3 · answered by nemesis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
emergency precaution (allow external visibility for exit for passengers in case of an accident) and it is a regulation required for both day AND night time take off AND landing, just wanted to correct that small error
2006-10-15 17:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by jackbauer 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is for increased visibility. The brighter a plane is the better; it can reduce the rick of an accident. Also, it is safety for the tower.
2006-10-16 13:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by weoiryt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-16 09:34:17 · answer #6 · answered by pecker_head_bill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-15 20:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Drewpie 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
So the aliens can take photos of you as they swoop by
2006-10-15 17:41:38 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Behavin 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
situational awareness
2006-10-16 00:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question, but i don't know either. Sorry.
2006-10-15 17:46:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋