There are sound engineering reasons for getting rid of windows. I’d be happy with lots of displays instead, especially if they gave me an enhanced view of the outside.
Originally shared by Tom Moncho
I’ve seen this reported before, but this article has more details. I know this horrifies some people, who are nervous fliers to begin with, but I think it’s amazing. Can’t wait to be on a flight like this!
First glance I thought it was a Microsoft bashing post..
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I’d be in the brace position the whole flight
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Outside view? Pfft. Wall to wall Skymall advertising..
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Gord Wait you’re right! “This sky view was brought to you by McDonalds”
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Yes alas it will certainly be abused.
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More likely we will have VR glasses. Why would airlines spend money with massive displays?
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But then, how do you know if you’re actually flying? Next step, an injection of memories about your holidays
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We Can Remember It For You Wholesale.
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Displays don’t help if you suffer from airsickness, and might make it worse. When I suffered from air or car sickness (I seem to have grown out of it) I needed to focus on distant objects.
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Peter da Silva Like the effects from wearing the F-35 HMDS Augmented Reality system. The headaches and disorientation that would result.
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