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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | This comic shows a seating chart for | + | {{incomplete|Created by a BOEING 777 PASSENGER SHOOTING A ROGUE A-10 WARTHOG TO REACH PLATINUM MEDALlION STATUS- Please change this comment when editing this page. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} |
+ | This comic shows a seating chart for an airplane with several unusual features. | ||
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|{{w|Cowcatcher}} | |{{w|Cowcatcher}} | ||
|Front of plane | |Front of plane | ||
− | |This looks like a {{w|Cowcatcher|train cowcatcher}}, a metal grate on the front of some trains, which is intended to ''deflect'' obstacles (including animals) rather than | + | |This looks like a {{w|Cowcatcher|train cowcatcher}}, a metal grate on the front of some trains, which is intended to ''deflect'' obstacles (including animals) rather than to capture them. This one could deflect livestock both on the ground -- while taxiing -- and perhaps in the air -- to "catch" flying cows, such as any that have decided to jump over the moon. |
A bit of trivia: in railroad parlance, the cowcatcher is known as a ''Pilot''. | A bit of trivia: in railroad parlance, the cowcatcher is known as a ''Pilot''. | ||
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|Please only pick these seats if you're a pilot | |Please only pick these seats if you're a pilot | ||
|Cockpit | |Cockpit | ||
− | |These are the cockpit seats, | + | |These are the cockpit seats, which are normally saved for the airline's pilot employees. However it's possible the airline might have a system like in [[726: Seat Selection]], where a passenger can pick this seat. |
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|Main stage | |Main stage | ||
− | |rowspan="3" | + | |rowspan="3"|First Class |
|This plane is set up to hold a concert or other performance in flight. | |This plane is set up to hold a concert or other performance in flight. | ||
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|Mosh pit | |Mosh pit | ||
− | |A {{w|mosh pit}} is common in punk and heavy metal concert performances | + | |A {{w|mosh pit}} is common in punk and heavy metal concert performances. |
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|Various fancy classes | |Various fancy classes | ||
− | |Airlines make a point of distinguishing between their "fancy classes" | + | |Airlines make a point of distinguishing between their "fancy classes," such as First Class and Business Class, but this one humorously buckets them together. (This is the first actual seating type.) |
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|Some airplane companies waste this space | |Some airplane companies waste this space | ||
|Wings | |Wings | ||
− | | | + | |The comic suggests that wing space is unused. In reality the space inside the wings is often used for fuel, and it is not advised to sit in or on the wing. |
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+ | The {{w|Junkers G.38}} was one airplane that had seating in the wing (and forward facing windows). | ||
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|Lookout | |Lookout | ||
|End of wings | |End of wings | ||
− | |A "lookout" is more common at the edges of things like army encampments | + | |A "lookout" is more common at the edges of things like army encampments, not planes. These passengers seem to look for any dangers -- perhaps the pursuers mentioned in the description of the tail gunners. |
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|Passenger has to pedal | |Passenger has to pedal | ||
|Propellers | |Propellers | ||
− | |Exit row seats come with additional responsibilities to help in the case of an emergency. These passengers' responsibility is to pedal, turning the propellers. | + | |Exit row seats come with additional responsibilities to help in the case of an emergency. These passengers' responsibility is to pedal, turning the propellers. Humoroulsy, it's not feasible for two passengers to contribute sufficient power to make a significant difference to that already supplied by the two equipped jet engines. {{w|Human-powered aircraft|Pedal-powered planes}} do exist, although not in combination with jet engines. |
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|Hole for trash | |Hole for trash | ||
|Middle of plane, just behind wings | |Middle of plane, just behind wings | ||
− | |In reality, a big hole | + | |In reality, a big hole right would reduce cabin pressure and be a danger to people or things falling through the hole (such as drink carts as mentioned in the title text). Planes try to keep all trash on board until they land. |
There have been reported incidents of waste (from bathrooms) falling from airplanes in the form of "{{w|Blue_ice_(aviation)|Blue Ice}}", though these are by accidental leaks rather than by design. | There have been reported incidents of waste (from bathrooms) falling from airplanes in the form of "{{w|Blue_ice_(aviation)|Blue Ice}}", though these are by accidental leaks rather than by design. | ||
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|Sidecar | |Sidecar | ||
− | | | + | |Left side of plane, behind wings |
− | |Some vehicles like motorbikes have a sidecar, a small device attached to the main vehicle. An | + | |Some vehicles like motorbikes have a sidecar, a small device attached to the main vehicle. An airplande sidecare would likely make it less stable. |
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+ | The {{w|Rutan Boomerang}} and {{w|Blohm & Voss BV 141}} are notable exceptions, but their sidecars are not for passengers. | ||
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|Extra middle seats | |Extra middle seats | ||
|Back of plane | |Back of plane | ||
− | |Here | + | |Here the aisle moves to add two more seats in a row on one side. The 5 total seats are the aisle, three middle seats, and one window seat. This could actually exist, although it would be inconvenient to traverse. Middle seats are generally considered less desirable than aisle or window seats, so intentionally adding more middle seats is an unusual choice. Those would might actually like this arrangement include larger families with small kids who wish to sit together, as well as solitary travelers who want a seat that's both an aisle and a window, with no one next to them. |
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|Bumper car seating | |Bumper car seating | ||
|Just in front of tail | |Just in front of tail | ||
− | |These seats are presumably not attached to anything, instead able to move freely like bumper cars | + | |These seats are presumably not attached to anything, instead able to move freely like bumper cars -- not exactly a safe way to fly. Alternatively, the seats could simply be {{w|Bumper cars}}. |
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|Penthouse | |Penthouse | ||
|Tail (rudder) | |Tail (rudder) | ||
− | |A seat located in | + | |A seat located in the tail, presumably higher than the rest. The tail of a plane doesn't usually have any seating. |
− | Some Etihad Airways planes actually have an apartment like cabin class called "the residence" that is sometimes called a penthouse by the media. | + | Some Etihad Airways planes actually have an apartment like cabin class called "the residence" that is sometimes called a penthouse by the media. This is located at the front of the plane, though, and it's unclear if this a reference to this. |
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|Extra legroom | |Extra legroom | ||
− | |Hanging off of | + | |Hanging off of left side of tail |
− | |A common complaint with airplane seating is the lack of legroom. These seats do not have this problem | + | |A common complaint with airplane seating is the lack of legroom. These seats do not have this problem - in fact, they have the entire atmosphere as legroom. Loss of shoes and/or glasses or other loose clothing could be an issue, as these seats appear to be outside the protection of the pressure-controlled main cabin, so passengers would bear the brunt of the wind. |
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|Fighter escort | |Fighter escort | ||
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|Tail gunners (Must protect plane from pursuers but earn extra miles) | |Tail gunners (Must protect plane from pursuers but earn extra miles) | ||
|Tail (riding above the stabiliser) | |Tail (riding above the stabiliser) | ||
− | |People in these seats must protect the plane from any pursuers. The fact that these people are passengers is clear from the incentive of extra air miles. {{w|Frequent-flyer program|Frequent-flyer programs}} are a common system that airlines implement where passengers can receive special awards for flying often | + | |People in these seats must protect the plane from any pursuers. The fact that these people are passengers is clear from the incentive of extra air miles. {{w|Frequent-flyer program|Frequent-flyer programs}} are a common system that airlines implement where passengers can receive special awards for flying often. |
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The title text expands on the hole, suggesting that it was a common occurrence for drink carts to fall down the hole until they implemented wheel locks. The lack of wheel locks would make it easier for a cart to slide towards the hole. | The title text expands on the hole, suggesting that it was a common occurrence for drink carts to fall down the hole until they implemented wheel locks. The lack of wheel locks would make it easier for a cart to slide towards the hole. |