Why Is There a Tiny Hole in the Airplane Window? (2023)
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by quan
23 hours ago
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| afar.com
| HN
left-struck
15 hours ago
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If you just want an answer to the question

> Bleed holes, Captain Joe explains, “allow for pressure equalization between the space between the panes of the window and the cabin interior. Without these holes, the pressure difference between the cabin and the space between the panes would lead to stress on the window.”

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stouset
11 hours ago
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And then to answer the follow-up, the double panes are not for safety in case one breaks. They’re for thermal insulation.
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butvacuum
53 minutes ago
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doesnt mean the inside one isnt there to protect the outside one.
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killingtime74
21 hours ago
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This "article" is basically a transcript of a youtuber's explanation. At least they are quoted and not just copied.
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fragmede
15 hours ago
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yeah, but some people don't want to, or can't watch a video, and prefer reading.
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lazide
10 hours ago
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I think their point is why not have an actual source?
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