Why do the windows have to be up when you take-off and land in an aeroplane?

Question

They always tell you to make sure the shutters are up (open).

Why is this?

Answer 1

So we can watch to make sure the plane hasn't been hijacked?

And, this isn't always the case, I've only been asked this on rare occasions.

Answer 2

So everyone who did not get a window seat can see. The everyday flight from a to b usually has a number of business people who are sick of flying, and don't car about looking out the window. First time flyer's are excited and might not get the window seat. This is the reason, I have heard this from pilots who hear the complaints on a daily basis.

Answer 3

in case of an accident its to adjust your eyes to the ambiant light so you dont get startled in an emergency exit

Answer 4

It's a safety measure.  You have to be able to see outside to know what the conditions are outside the aircraft in the event of an accident.  For example, if something goes wrong and you have to evacuate, the flight attendants have to be able to see the conditions outside each exit in order to decide which exits are safe to use.  You don't want to open an exit that leads directly into a wall of flame.

Answer 5

its coz u r in air,...

in air if u r not able to see a reference point outside u cant guess the direction..u r turning or climbing or descending.

so this is asked to u fr making u see a reference which is still and thats earth. by this u r able to adjudge u r taking off or landing and thus prepare ur self else u wont be able to guess in air whether u r going up or down..

Answer 6

I have never heard of this. Large aircraft are pressurized and the windows sealed shut so no nut or idiot can open one and cause decompression at attitude. Small are open and shut at will take off and landing depending on the weather. The big risk factor in a small aircraft is the heating system it often uses exhaust gases and if it fails it can kill the crew and passengers. From Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

Answer 7

If there is an incident and the aircraft has to be evacuated, and that the interior lighting is faulty, the only light available would come from outside. Also, if the crew has to establish if there is a problem outside so as to avoid directing evacuation towards that side, being able to see through the window is, of course, an advantage.

Answer 8

i have never heard this before

everytime i have flown they dont make you put them up or down...

Answer 9

So you'll know--and not have to guess--which side has less fire.  Don't be an idiot.