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Re:20 years after 9/11: Will we ever stop taking our shoes o... by chrisseaton on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @10:07AM (#28457211)
> Then how would pilots do things humans need to do, like go the restroom or eat (on prolonged flights)?

With a bathroom on their side of the door, and a packed lunch.

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Re:20 years after 9/11: Will we ever stop taking our shoes o... by sidlls on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @11:38AM (#28458685)
What about relief pilots on long trips or in the event of incapacity?

We could keep going I think: there are numerous downsides to maintaining an egress unreachable from the cabin and, given the ability to lock down existing doors, few superior benefits to justify it.

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Re:20 years after 9/11: Will we ever stop taking our shoes o... by chrisseaton on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @11:40AM (#28458711)
> What about relief pilots

Well try to use your imagination - them and their sleeping compartment would also be in there.

> or in the event of incapacity?

Etc.

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Re:20 years after 9/11: Will we ever stop taking our shoes o... by sidlls on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @01:06PM (#28459976)
There’s not a lot of room for all that stuff.
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