In 1980 I flew from St. Louis to Seattle to visit an old friend. It was my first flight as an adult, and I spent a lot of work on it myself in a near-panic about what would happen if we left. Before boarding the return flight, I turned to sleep about four gin and tonic in half an hour, and spent most of the flight instead.
I did not even fly for over ten years. And that's only because I had to get to where I was going. And after reading someencouraging statistics about the relative safety of air traffic. However, I do not watch the waves of the Arctic Ocean ...
and perhaps comforting - - statistics on air accidents and what to do to increase your chances of survival may now have learned some interesting.
First of all, remember that it was after the National Transportation Safety Board, the survival rate of all aircraft accidents 1983-2000 95.7%. Yes, there were a few crashes that killedall aboard. It happens, but they are a rare exception (thank God).
In these 18 years 26 accidents were the worst, but also the survival rate of the crash was only 76.6%. Bad news for the 23.4% that did not do so, but far from "we are all doomed."
What is really sad that happened after the European Transport Safety Council, 40% of deaths in plane crash situations to survive. The difference between survivors andDead is often what they do or not do in any case.
Statistically, slender young men have the best chance of survival. Personally I think it has nothing to do with their genitals, body strength and overall athleticism only higher. You may need to switch production, despite the smoke and fumes of carbon dioxide, and then crawl through a narrow passage.
So now you have a good reason to lose weight and get fit. In a plane crash I would prefer a woman of 80 years working to become thinevery day as a man of 20 years, coach potato.
The most important thing you can do is prepare yourself mentally. Do not drink or take a sleeping pill before boarding the airplane. Pending the start, try not to sleep or put on headphones.
Pay attention to safety and the study of the map. It is not only distracting movements through you before you read the newspaper. Even if you're a frequent flyer and have heard many times before treatment.Each level is different.
The first three minutes, the plane takes off is one of the most dangerous moments. While still on the ground, so be prepared.
Take a look around. Find the nearest exit. Then, in case one is blocked, in which the second nearest exit.
Count the number of rows between you and the nearest exit. If the cabin fills with black smoke and the emergency lights do not work, the lines are just another outlet.
It may sound stupid, butleave behind all your belongings. People have died because they took place when their carryon pocket.
Make sure the belt is still tight and comfortable. Practical release. After an incident has shocked many attempts to passengers, a button to unlock their home as if it is expressed in a seat belt. This could cost precious seconds before you can leave the plane.
Practice "to position the bracket." Keep your feet on the floor. ThinForward and place your forehead against the seat back in front of you, protect your head with your arms folded. If you are short and flexible enough to put her head on her knees with her arms folded around. Use the pad for extra cushioning.
The landing of eight minutes, the other time when most plane crashes occur. So, if the flight is almost over, wake up and not let our guard down. Leave your shoes - not flip flops or high heels, which can easily fly away - on. You do not wantmust run barefoot on burning hot metal.
The airline industry calls for takeoff and landing times, "Three plus / minus eight." These 11 minutes for 80% of the plane accident. And if you think about it, this is a good thing. I would rather fall a few hundred feet from 36,000 feet high!
An article in Popular Mechanics, once calculated that the safest places in the floor near the rear. Other experts say that everything depends on just what kind of crash youa.
According to Professor Ed Galea of the University of Greenwich in London, the safest seats in five rows of an exit. Note that you get to choose your place next time.
Even if you're sitting right next to the exit, you are better off in an aisle seat, because faster. Speed is essential.
If there is fire, keep your head down low - heat will rise to let the smoke and carbon dioxide.
If you want to enter a water body,do not inflate the life jacket to the plane.
If the exit and have to evacuate - jump! Do not try to slide to sit down. They do not have the time nor the passenger behind you. If I was directly behind you and you hesitate for more than two seconds, I would press the plan is not ready or not!
Once you move, keep your arms and heels. Once you reach the bottom, move out of their way.
Finally - offPlus three landing / minus eight, relax and enjoy the ride. Statistically, the risk of dying during the flight of a heart attack to stress is much higher than a plane crash.
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