stackyFACTSWhile you are nervously clutching a flimsy lap belt, the people actually flying the plane are heavily secured. Cockpit seats feature intense five-point safety harnesses designed to forcefully strap the pilot down, completely ensuring they aren't violently thrown from the controls during absolute chaos.
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