Safe flight capsule for commercial airliners

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The discussion focuses on the feasibility of implementing a safe flight capsule that can be ejected from commercial airliners at an altitude of 30,000 feet during emergencies. Participants highlight the challenges associated with such a system, particularly the weight constraints that airlines face. Ballistic Recovery Parachute systems have been proposed as a potential solution, but their practicality remains in question due to airline resistance to carrying unnecessary weight. The conversation emphasizes the need for innovative designs that balance safety and operational efficiency.

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How can we bring stability to a safe flight capsule which is ejected at an altitude of 30000 feet in a commercial aircraft during disaster??
 
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Hello Majid,

Could you provide a bit more context ? I mean: what kind of capsule, what are the constraints ? Is this an invention, or homework or is this brainstorming ?
 
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