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Re:Southwest Headquarters Tour by Luc on Sunday May 03, 2026 @04:19PM (#48000996)
There appears to be a rope-like device on the emergency equipment training board (8th picture), with some bicone shapes.

Anyone know what that is?

Perhaps an escape rope for the pilots?

EDIT: Yup, here it is in action: https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7389569

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Re:Southwest Headquarters Tour by chinathrow on Sunday May 03, 2026 @04:30PM (#48001131)
Yes, that looks like an escape rope for pilots.

https://www.aviation-gadgets.com/photo/virgin-australia-boei...

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Re:Southwest Headquarters Tour by KatiMichel on Sunday May 03, 2026 @04:49PM (#48001335)
I am glad you found that. Someone asked our guide, and I missed the explanation!
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