On Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:05:23 +0000, Martin Brown
wrote:


Explosive decompression of a plane is perfectly survivable provided you
remember to put the oxygen mask on and that at full cruise height
represents losing almost 90% of the atmospheric pressure.

You wouldn't lose 90% on a normal commercial airline as that would
require flying at more than 50000ft. 75% is closer for around the
high 30's.






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