Originally Posted by
forgot to bid
And I wonder, if you blow the slides on the 757 and people slide down onto an ice packed ramp, what speed will they be going at the bottom of the slide because I bet they go that speed for a while.
I wonder if the ambulance will even come out?
And how will those people walk around on the snow and ice with their carry on bags? You know they're going to bring their carry ons.
I agree blowing the slides is a poor decision unless the aircraft is on fire etc. However all airports certified under 139 are required to have alternate means of deplaining passengers by their ARFF. See below...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/planephotoman/4365998471
http://www.flickr.com/photos/planephotoman/4386122727