Oh well, I think this hamster wheel has just about run it's course.
Yes I agree a professional fire fighter, (is that a profession?
) or someone trained in rescue would be an ideal person to have next to the over wing exit, as would aircrew who have been trained in safety and emergency procedures, including a limited amount of firefighting. These groups are trained to stick around and help others rather than make a run for it.
I certainly hope that none of us ever finds out the hard way just how well or badly we would react under emergency evacuation circumstances and I do think that the over wing should not be sold to the highest bidder.
On that happy note I'll exit the wheel.
