From: kozelsm@comcast.net   
      
   Poster@newsgroups.com wrote:   
   >   
   > "Scott M. Kozel"  wrote:   
   >   
   >> what the ditching button does ... it may just send   
   >> signals to the cabin crew to prepare for ditching.  Or it may be to shut   
   >> off all electrical power immediately before entering the water.   
   >   
   > What does the DITCHING pb do? PHB 10.5.4   
   > The DITCHING pb on the pressurization panel, when selected ON, allows the   
   pilot   
   > to close all exterior openings below the flotation line. This will enhance   
   > flotation of the aircraft in case of ditching.   
   > System sends a close signal to:   
   > • Outflow valve (if not in manual control)   
   > • Emergency ram air inlet   
   > • Avionics ventilation inlet and extraction valves   
   > • Pack flow control valves   
   > • Forward cargo isolation outlet valve (if installed)   
      
   Is this also "According to CNN"?   
      
   Sounds like the news media is clueless as usual about aviation matters...   
      
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