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Old January 17th 09, 04:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_4_]
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Default Hudson River A320

On Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:45:03 +0000, Peter Higgs wrote:

I wonder if this is an Airbus design feature, which could be activated
by the 'Ditch Switch'. Next time I see any of the lads from Chester, I
will ask them just what the Ditch Switch does.

At least one thing it does is to close all vents and drain pipes on the
underside of the plane to keep it afloat as long as possible.


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