ReeLoaDead:

Nothing stüpid about the rule as well explained or public transportation (efficiency).

Explanation s are not necessarily true or scientific.
Often they are based on assumptions.
Is there any evidence that airplanes that do not follow this protocol are less safe.
The only way to PROVE these EXPLANATIONS is evidence. That it makes good reading or listening does not PROVE IT
It can be demonstrated by a designed study or a study of data not faith based explanation
Null hypothesis testing. That a thing works once does not mean it works always

Lexusgs430:
Incase the plane crash lands, we would quickly see if it's sharks awaiting us, lions or hard concrete..........

Lol, u carry this spirit enter this new year, Kai!

israelmao:
This write-up makes reall sense.People are required to do many things sometime yet they don't care to know why.

Very correct I'm guilty of this.. whenever I'm on an airplane the first thing I do is to bring down the window cover and whenever we land the pilot announces that it should be be opened I never knew why, never asked till today. God save me from ignorance this year

That's what they tell us as the reasons to back up some long time lies ordered by NASA. They can't cover lies forever, with time we will know the truth

ReeLoaDead:
@ Chrisxxx. Nice thread. I believe with some newer planes it is done automatically - as there are no shades since the windows are electronic. 787 Dreamliner

Etihad I board last from Nigeria -Dubai-Malaysia has it.

McTobe:
Also pictures taken from flights can be so beautiful...I took these ones onboard Ibom Air

One of my most beautiful view is that of the rising sun. Makes me wonder at the greatness of God.
Other amazing views were of the Nile river , descent into New York and Mediterranean view on approach to the city of Istanbul

I LIKE LEAVING THE WINDOW BLINDS RAISED AS IT ENABLES ONE TO BEHOLD THE BEAUTY OF THE CLOUDS AND THAT OF THE BLUE SKY DURING INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS.MANY TIMES I HAVE ALSO SEEN OTHER PLANES FLYING A GOOD DISTANCE AWAY.

I just imagine how small man is in the mighty Universe and how important he thinks he is each time I look at the rising sun when I am airborne. Then the Integrated Science topic CLOSER HEAVEN AS WE FLY comes to mind( The text book then was by Science Teachers Association of Nigeria) I have not been to the States or pass through Turkey Airspace before so I can’t relate to your last two Experiences .

quaintbloke:

One of my most beautiful views is that of the rising sun. Makes me wonder at the greatness of God.
Other amazing views were of the Nile river , descent into New York and Mediterranean view on approach to the city of Istanbul

OgunLaakaye:
The window shades are raised during takeoff and landing, so that passengers sitting at the window seats, can help other passengers and cabin crews by informing them in case of extreme emergency situations like in case of Engine fires. It will help in safe evacuation at the earliest possible time.

Correct

jaszplus12:

Use your phone's "airplane mode" as practice!
No vex o...try, this year fit be your year to enter!

lol see savage

watchwoman:

Very correct I'm guilty of this.. whenever I'm on an airplane the first thing I do is to bring down the window cover and whenever we land the pilot announces that it should be be opened I never knew why, never asked till today. God save me from ignorance this year

The key to ignorance is knowledge,we should not get tired of seeking for knowledge even though there is a price to pay.like our time,money,emergy and so on.

Good topic


Naira Malay, Tacha, Tonto Dike etc

God bless this Op for this insight. we hope to see more of this from you or other expose nairalanders




once again thanks Op

Thanks for sharing @ OP. Atleast I now know this before I eventually get to board a plane. E no go tey o by God's Grace....

Cool

Chriswazo:


Lol, u carry this spirit enter this new year, Kai!

It's just another day nah...... My brain no gree reset......

Emmyk:
My window blinds are always raised.

Me and you are the same

Chai.. See as I just dey read this one.. So educative. God butter my bread too make I follow enter this plane one day..

Great one.

RedBlackPepper:
Wow. Just learnt a lot now. Seem Nairaland is going to be a big package of right and educative info in this new year. Old things are passed away.

You wish!

It's very useful.

Meanwhile, you can let me know if you need a peanut coating machine fabricated for you.

rentAcock:
Some people leave the blinds open throughout the flight gazing outside at total emptiness all because they paid for a window seat. Somehow they think they will see people and houses beneath them but most flight path goes through bodies of water.

Most people fancy admiring the ambiguity behind cloud formations and how the atmosphere appears generally while in flight. That's why I always go for the window seat kapish?

A frequent flyer and I don't do window seat..

Heard it dates back to an event in the early days where an engine fire was quickly detected with safe evacuation of all passengers on board. Since then, it has been a tradition

I am a frequent flyer and I have never heard anything like that from flight crews. They only care about you putting you seatbelt on and having your seat in an upright position during landing.

rentAcock:
Some people leave the blinds open throughout the flight gazing outside at total emptiness all because they paid for a window seat. Somehow they think they will see people and houses beneath them but most flight path goes through bodies of water.

It has caused me and one nigga banter.. Y raise it when u r'nt seeing anything..
He snapped more than 30times. Maybe his first time

So many nairalanders have never been on an airplane and may never get on one in the nearest future.

In this new year, our prayers should be with them so that they know what this topic is all about and relate better.

Aerial View and also for anyone in the cabin section(Flight Attendants & Passengers alike) to spot anything of significance around the plane and along its flight path. The Radar installation at an Airfield or airport is high-up and has an elevated beam. This means that an airplane coming in to land would at some altitude closer to the ground, go off Radar. At this level, it is only by visual recognition and transponders on the tarmac that planes identify themselves

The most dangerous stages of a flight is Take-Off and Landing so all eyes on deck

0monnak0da:

Explanation s are not necessarily true or scientific.
Often they are based on assumptions.
Is there any evidence that airplanes that do not follow this protocol are less safe.
The only way to PROVE these EXPLANATIONS is evidence. That it makes good reading or listening does not PROVE IT
It can be demonstrated by a designed study or a study of data not faith based explanation
Null hypothesis testing. That a thing works once does not mean it works always

Here are explanations supporting what the OP said.

https://lifehacker.com/why-flight-attendants-ask-you-to-raise-your-window-shad-1792650980

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/why-raise-airplane-window-shades

ReeLoaDead:


Here are explanations supporting what the OP said.

https://lifehacker.com/why-flight-attendants-ask-you-to-raise-your-window-shad-1792650980

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/why-raise-airplane-window-shades

EXPLANATIONS explaining EXPLANATIONS
Why do we shake hands when we greet
Why are tyres black
Why pay bride price
Why do snakes bite people
Why do Nigeria Police ask us to Park


There is no end to EXPLANATIONS

Infact EXPLANATIONS can expire when new EXPLANATIONS emerge

Even the bible is full of EXPLANATIONS

We do not have to believe all EXPLANATIONS
Just listen and nod

0monnak0da:

EXPLANATIONS explaining EXPLANATIONS
Why do we shake hands when we greet
Why are tyres black
Why pay bride price
Why do snakes bite people
Why do Nigeria Police ask us to Park


There is no end to EXPLANATIONS

Infact EXPLANATIONS can expire when new EXPLANATIONS emerge

Even the bible is full of EXPLANATIONS

We do not have to believe all EXPLANATIONS
Just listen and nod

You are living proof that you can take a donkey to the river but you cannot force it to drink water.