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Seat cushions serve as actual flotation devices

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That uncomfortable block of foam you sit on for six hours has a secondary purpose. You can legally rip it off the velcro and hug it tightly to stay afloat if your pilot severely misjudges the runway.

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Seat cushions serve as actual flotation devices
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