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Old 4th Nov 2008, 12:40
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But why the slow decent?
It would be indecent not to

Really though, once depressurised the cabin altitude will be that of the aircraft. Human physiology considerations would suggest least discomfort with a slow descent at say 300-500 fpm, which is what the pressurisation controllers will schedule in a normal flight. The pilots would try to mimic that rate for passenger comfort.
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