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Old 2nd Aug 2004, 18:02
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I have used the door simulator during the usual refresher training. When the simulator door is opened when 'Armed' you are just pushing against some velcro tapes which peel off as the door opens. Probably not very realistic as the velcro ages.
I suspect the real thing would be significantly tougher to open as experienced in this incident.
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