Meaning Of Black Triangle Symbol On Fuselage

Most passengers like to sit by the plane's window to look out, but few people notice the small icon right above it.
Meaning of black triangle symbol on fuselage
Airline passengers are often concerned with the most comfortable seating position, or the quality of food provided. Others worry about noise, children, heights ..

. These problems make customers less interested in a small, triangular and often black symbol printed on the sides of the plane.
The black triangle on the fuselage is rarely noticed by passengers. Photo: Shutterstock / leungchopan
This symbol is located just above the window pane in the middle of the plane.



According to retired aerospace engineer Lee Ballentine, it is very important, has the effect of marking the position of the "seat of William Shatner". This is the seat with the best view of the wings of the plane. From this position, the flight attendant can fully observe the condition of the wing, to promptly notify the captain without worrying passengers.
Therefore, for passengers sitting in a straight downward triangle position, in addition to watching the scenery out the window, you should pay attention to the wing. If you see signs of instability in this part, please notify the flight attendant. However, with the development of technology, science and technology, the need for this "manual" type inspection is less and less.
Even so, this black triangle's location offers a number of other benefits It works to inform passengers that this is the seat with the best view of the aircraft's wings.



For people with motion sickness, car, this is also the position with the least shock.
The term "Shatner Chair" was used after the movie Nightmare at 20,000 Feet was aired on October 11, 1963. That episode 123, part of the American TV series Twilight Zone, is based on the short story of the same name by Richard Matheson. The content is about William Shatner, the only passenger on the flight to find out there is a hideous creature lurking outside the plane.
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