Here's The Exact Reason Why Planes Dim Their Lights While Landing

Feb 29, 2016 Suhas 6 views
Here's The Exact Reason Why Planes Dim Their Lights While Landing

#4 In The Air

How closely do you observe the things that happen in plane around you? Have you questioned any of them so far? I am very sure that if you have travelled in a plane, you must know that Planes dim their lights and Window Shades are kept open during take off and landing.

Why do you think is that done? There is a very logical reason behind this. It isn't because you like to enjoy a bird's eye view from above the clouds, the REAL REASON is something else.

#3 Safety Matters

The point is that your cabin crew in the flight can see the conditions outside straight away if they need to evacuate the plane in an emergency. Each and every step is taken considering your safety.

How is dimming the lights and opening the window shades contribute to your safety, you might ask! They do. they play a very important role in your safety.

To know how important this role is, keep reading ahead.

#2 The Real Reason

The fact is that emergency services outside the plane have a better chance of assessing the situation from outside. Having the blinds open allows them to see the plane's exterior and allows more light in the cabin for extra visibility too.

This way, with the help of passengers inside the flight, cabin crew can avoid a mishap or an accident. There's another reason behind dimming the lights. According to a pilot named Chris Cooke, The procedure is done to adjust the eyes of the passenger more quickly to darkness.

#1 The Safety Measures

Chris Cooke said , "Imagine being in an unfamiliar bright room filled with obstacles when someone turns off the lights and asks you to exit quickly." He further added that passengers are also asked to leave blinds up upon descent for similar reasons.

It's all to make sure that you guys are safe. So much for your safety also seems so little!

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