craigt3365 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 WELLINGTON, 19 February 2013: A group of medical specialists has provided an answer to a dilemma that has faced flyers since the Wright brothers took to the air in 1903 — is it okay to fart mid-flight? The experts’ recommendation is an emphatic yes to airline passengers — but a warning to cockpit crews that breaking wind could distract the pilot and pose a safety risk. The study concluded that anecdotal evidence that flying increases flatulence is not hot air, finding that changes in air pressure at altitude result in the gut producing more gas. Continued: http://www.ttrweekly...farts-are-fine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Is there some fact sheet somewhere on how many million dollars they have spent on this study ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I blame the airline meals, myself ! Hold your breath, chaps ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Is there some fact sheet somewhere on how many million dollars they have spent on this study ? It can't have been millions, but it probably was funded by a government grant. Taxpayers' money well spent, I should say. Now we can let it rip without feeling guilty. What we need next is a scientific study about burping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 With all the rules imposed on passengers and the general discomfort of flying long haul in economy, it's only fair that they let us have some little innocent pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culicine Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I don't know about flying farts, but I learned to throw a fart from a very young age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandersnatch Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Probably explains why they now keep the doors open in flight http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2279416/My-terror-27-000ft-Jet-door-blew-open-crew-plugged-gap-blankets-says-Briton.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 With all the rules imposed on passengers and the general discomfort of flying long haul in economy, it's only fair that they let us have some little innocent pleasure. Yeah, but at some point it ain't innocent, and it certainly isn't a pleasure for those around me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Is there some fact sheet somewhere on how many million dollars they have spent on this study ? It can't have been millions, but it probably was funded by a government grant. Taxpayers' money well spent, I should say. Now we can let it rip without feeling guilty. What we need next is a scientific study about burping. I think it must have been millions. You need a large airplane many people and long hours in air for this study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 With all the rules imposed on passengers and the general discomfort of flying long haul in economy, it's only fair that they let us have some little innocent pleasure. Yeah, but at some point it ain't innocent, and it certainly isn't a pleasure for those around me. Well at least act innocent.. It's the one weapon they can't take off you at security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianCR Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 US President Obama was on a state visit visiting England and was riding in a carriage with the queen, pulled by four state horses, when one horse passed wind - the Queen turned to the President and said " I'm sorry there are somethings even a monarch can not control " to which the President replied, "not a problem your majesty sometimes I "fart' the same as you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 US President Obama was on a state visit visiting England and was riding in a carriage with the queen, pulled by four state horses, when one horse passed wind - the Queen turned to the President and said " I'm sorry there are somethings even a monarch can not control " to which the President replied, "not a problem your majesty sometimes I "fart' the same as you! The punchline I knew was "no need to apologise. I thought it was the horse." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpuumike Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I find it very true on longer flights. You can always go to the toilet to be 'discreet'. Not much choice in the terminal when you get off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennedy Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Expelling flatus was studied in the design of the Boeing 787 dreamliner. True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisakiman Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I don't know about flying farts, but I learned to throw a fart from a very young age What, like ventriloquists throw their voices, you mean? That's a handy talent. You can let one rip at full volume and pin the blame on the snotty bitch standing nearby! Expelling flatus was studied in the design of the Boeing 787 dreamliner. True That actually doesn't surprise me. In fact I would imagine that most pilots know at what stage of the flight they should increase the fresh air flow into the cabin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Flying "wet farts" will require a new study! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Expelling flatus was studied in the design of the Boeing 787 dreamliner. True They were worried that 'silent but deadlies' could eat through the carbon fibre hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Expelling flatus was studied in the design of the Boeing 787 dreamliner. True They were worried that 'silent but deadlies' could eat through the carbon fibre hull. We use to call these SBDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Expelling flatus was studied in the design of the Boeing 787 dreamliner. True They were worried that 'silent but deadlies' could eat through the carbon fibre hull. We use to call these SBDs. one of my dogs is an expert letting SBDs fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Still no explanation as to why they don't stink as much in first or business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Still no explanation as to why they don't stink as much in first or business. less passengers per square mile = less farts = less stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Still no explanation as to why they don't stink as much in first or business. http://static.thaivisa.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/rolleyes.gif You have never sat behind me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 ^^^If it ain't smelt in coach, it ain't strong enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Expelling flatus was studied in the design of the Boeing 787 dreamliner. True They were worried that 'silent but deadlies' could eat through the carbon fibre hull. We use to call these SBDs. SBV. Silent but Violent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipupfatty Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Just another load of hot air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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