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Your attitude to air safety saddens me.

I didn't say I didn't listen (although I don't, past the "here are the exits" part, I've flown
a LOT. Have the silly briefing memorized), I said "nobody listens". And it's true.

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If your attitude is, "Disasters only happen to other people", why bother carrying one at all?


This isn't my attitude, though.

All I'm saying is that the chance of needing something like a PSK on a commercial flight is so low
that I can feel a little better about not having one.

Let's make this a little more productive...

Instead of debating whether or not we need a PSK, what are a few (three? five?) items that:
  • No stranded passenger should be without
  • will be guaranteed to make it past airport security
  • can be carried ON YOUR PERSON (since all bags are to be left behind when you abandon the aircraft, and you can't assume you'll be able to get to the baggage once you've crashed).


Here are mine:
  • Appropriate clothing. I've seen people take off jackets and coats and stuff in overhead bin. I always have my (leather) flight jacket on. If it's colder, I have a heavier coat over that.
  • Flashlight (two of 'em, actually :-)
  • Bandana (darn thing is kinda useful, and might help with smoke / fumes, etc.)