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[-] Astronut@lemmy.zip 53 points 2 weeks ago

That’s probably handy if their turn signals quit working. At least they can still signal the old fashioned way!

[-] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago

Yup. They've got a solid way around running low on blinker fluid.

[-] Astronut@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Have you priced that shit lately! Sonsabitches act like they ain’t making it no mo.

[-] P1k1e@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Well with the worldwide economy in the tank maybe they ain't. see if you can still get headlight fluid you might be able to iodize it overnight with a left handed screwdriver. Might work as a solid alternative

[-] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 44 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

if the doors lock to protect the pilots from terrorist attack it is important to give the pilots a way out in case of fire

plus drive thrus

[-] JennaR8r@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 weeks ago

They're so annoyed when they go out of their way to fly to Chick-fil-A then realize it's a Sunday.

[-] diabetic_porcupine@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

You mean Chick fil Hates gays?

[-] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 2 points 2 weeks ago

It's really for the drive through, clearly

[-] atrielienz@lemmy.world 43 points 2 weeks ago

Not exactly roll down. The window opens on a roll lock mechanism that slides inward and then aft.

[-] teuto@lemmy.teuto.icu 28 points 2 weeks ago

And the latch to close it has a really satisfying kerthunk

[-] atrielienz@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago
[-] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 2 weeks ago

Gotta love a good kerthunk 😁

[-] fartographer@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

Not as much as I love a breeze at 35,000 feet

[-] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 26 points 2 weeks ago

How else do they pay tolls?

[-] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 8 points 2 weeks ago

Damn, Airplane missed a gag!

[-] okamiueru@lemmy.world 21 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Obviously fake. Flag should blow in the opposite direction when the plane flies forward. Though, maybe the image is mirrored.

[-] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 23 points 2 weeks ago

He's clearly flying in reverse.

[-] fartographer@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

- Photo copyright of Stanley Kubrick

[-] Etzato@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Or perhaps the plane is stopped on the runway

[-] billwashere@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago

It’s so the cops can see his license and registration for when he’s pulled over.

[-] MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

I was hoping to insert the Airplane! gag, but I can't find the clip :(

what happened to the internet...

(ignore my spelling)

[-] icerunner_origin@startrek.website 19 points 2 weeks ago

Of course, how else they gonna get their drive-thru Starbucks?

[-] AlfalFaFail@lemmy.ml 13 points 2 weeks ago

Fuel prices are really too high to turn on the A/C when flying.

Can't wait till pilots try fuelmaxxing by coasting.

[-] HubertManne@piefed.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

opening a window will generally use way more gas than using a/c.

[-] MML@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

I think opening windows on an airplane is generally frowned upon

[-] AlfalFaFail@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

Not at cruising altitude.

[-] Don_alForno@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

There's a speed threshold where it flips over, Mythbusters tried it.

[-] thagoat@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 2 weeks ago

So they can step out for a cigarette

[-] Pacrat173@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago

I don’t care if it was 100% safe. I could never id rather not be the opening death in the next final destination

[-] atrielienz@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

I'm just gonna say aircraft are often made of class D fire materials and if a fire breaks out that fire is often self sustaining. Those windows open so the pilot has an evacuation route in the event they can't leave via the door to the flight deck.

[-] Pacrat173@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago

Well when you put it like that I’d rather take my chance with the window

[-] atrielienz@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The idea of traveling anywhere near half the speed of mach 1 with a window that opens is terrifying on its face, I will admit.

[-] fartographer@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

It'll certainly blow your hair back

[-] finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Guess the US flight had to wait until all the dangerous fishermen were taken out.

[-] CannedYeet@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Planes also have headlights. I only realized that pretty recently when I saw one flying low above me on a cloudy night, with the light projecting out in front. We always see them as points of light in the sky so I assumed their lights were just so they could be seen from the ground.

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