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Old 07-19-2007, 03:31 PM  
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Originally Posted by Matt 26z View Post
I'd like to know why they don't build planes so that the passenger (and pilot) part can pull away from the rest of the plane and parachute safely to the ground.
Well, if the cabin and cockpit seperate, there isn't anything left except what you use to control the plane. Even without power you can still control the plane using the rudders, ailerons and elevators. Besides, even with a parachute, the impact would probably break everyones back.
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