Loomex I'm sure you're right about that.  But I hate to hear these urban myths propagated by smart people who, if they really thought about it would know there is no way from some of the ludicrous things to happen.  I also know there is curiosity out there as to how big jets are operated and to the extent I can I don't mind pitching in.  One of these days I'll organize my own dumb questions that I have about this sim stuff....

Scott

pretty much the same for the DC10 and MD11 Just a shame the beautiful tri-jet is slowly leaving airline service.

well yeah i know that:) but its still going sadly.

The 727 is at best a 20 year old airplane using 30 yr old technology.  The engine design of the 60s is significantly diff than modern jet engines.  You might notice the size of the inlet of older jets like the JT8D that the 727 has and any of the high bypass fans on newer airplanes.  These newer designs produce much more thrust with less noise and weight.  The airplanes are also built of lighter materials for the same size wing (roughly).  There are also several diff airframe and engine combinations on the 727 the worst case is the stretch with the smallest engines which is a real ground hugger, then Boeing came up with the 727 Advanced which has larger engines and significantly higher weights/performance.

Scott

JVC I'm sure that there are people who would prefer a Lada to a Cadilac as well... 

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09 MAY 2001  The NTSB issues 6 safety recommendations regarding the Airbus A.300-600 pressurization system and evacuations, following the November 20, 2000 incident in which a flight attendant was killed during an emergency evacuation of an American Airlines A.300 at Miami. The airplane was pressurized until he opened the left front door (1L); he was then forcibly ejected from the airplane. (NTSB) http://aviation-safety.net/graphics/bdot.gif>;

Now, now, now..............first of all, it's Friday, so relax and enjoy the night.

I can tell you, that as a professional pilot, one of the first things that I learned when I started coming to this site is how to put my foot FIRMLY in my mouth! The reason that your response grabbed my attention was that I have personal experience with this case. The incident in question did NOT involve a slide. It was an A300-600 with a pressurization problem. The airbus, unlike the Boeing(and I'm sure you'll be glad to hear this)has doors which do NOT open in. The flight attendant opened the door(per procedure)and WAS ejected from the aircraft. You ARE correct, the PD is very low, but in this case, a 140lb male F/A is launched much more quickly than a 500# cabin door. The result should be obvious. Something akin to a human watermelon seed! The 20foot drop to the ground afterwords, probably didn't help his odds either!
I realize exactly where this thread started, but you DID state that you didn't believe the story. Well, there you go!

8)   Remember, one of the jokes around here is, that if you give a thread enough time, it usually degrades to the subject of FOOD. So I apologize, if you feel like you were attacked. It was not my intent. Keep the comments coming, it's nice to see a new face around here.  8)