Unlocking Safety Secrets: Why Flight Crews Use the Bracing Position
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are two reasons why we need a bracing position: impact mitigation and secondary-impact minimization. Therefore, correctly orienting one’s body parts, especially the head, against the surface it is likely to strike reduces the chances of injuries happening. This way, passengers bent forward over their legs can lean against them, thus reducing the possibility of falling down.
To most passengers, these postures might appear peculiar, but in fact, they have become standard safety precautions among pilots across the globe. Hence, when you find yourself settled and ready for departure, don’t worry because you too can be safe with such a simple yet practical maneuver as done by your air hostesses.
It is important for travelers to understand why there are certain safety procedures in place during flights. The braking position looks docile but is constructed to maximize the opportunity of surviving a rare aircraft crash or emergency landing.
Flight crews undergo thorough training to respond promptly and effectively in any emergency situation. They go through a lot of things, from evacuating passengers to giving first aid, which makes them able to handle different kinds of situations calmly.
