DISCLAIMER – I am not planning on smashing the window on an airplane.

  • Ziggurat@sh.itjust.works
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    25 days ago

    In flight?

    1. Masks would fall down

    2. The crew will start an emergency descent to a breathable altitude

    3. The crew will call a may day and reroute to the nearest suitable airport

    • PM_Your_Nudes_Please@lemmy.world
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      25 days ago

      Worth noting that the masks in the cabin aren’t designed to keep you awake. They’re just designed to keep you alive. They’re basically just hydrogen peroxide and a catalyst, which mixes when you pull the mask down. The resulting chemical reaction produces a small amount of oxygen for a short time. This is also why the instructions say to put your own mask on before helping any children; You only have 15-30 seconds of usable consciousness before you pass out, so you need the mask to stay awake long enough to help anyone else. The pilots are the only ones who actually have masks good enough to stay awake, and that’s why they immediately dive to a breathable altitude.

      Also, the entire cabin would immediately fog from the sudden pressure and temperature change. We’re talking “can’t even see your fingertips when your arm is outstretched” levels of fog.

      And while we’re talking about it, the cabin would suddenly be cold. Like absolutely fucking freezing.

      Lastly, your ears will painfully pop, and will likely ring for a while afterwards. The sudden pressure change will feel like you got slapped on the ears.