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American Academy of Pediatrics |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics discusses the dangers of the Lap Child Policy and recommends that the FAA require Child Restraint Systems for children under 2. |
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http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics%3b108/5/1218 |
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=retrieve&db=
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FAA: |
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To date, the FAA does not require children under age 2 to be buckled in a seat on the plane. Jet With Kids: Taking the Fear Out of Flying...WITH YOUR KIDS discusses the dangers of this policy.
Here the FAA admits the safest place for a child is in a Child Safety Restraint System. |
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http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/ |
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This link is a press release from the FAA announcing their decision not to mandate CRS for children under 2. |
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http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?contentkey=1966 |
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Read and listen to these ads from the FAA describing the dangers of the lap child policy. |
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http://www.faa.gov/passengers/media/7X10ARMS.pdf |
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http://www.faa.gov/passengers/media/childsafety.pdf |
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http://www.faa.gov/passengers/media/RADIO_scripts.pdf |
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http://www.faa.gov/passengers/media/Track01.mp3 |
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Jan Brown-Lohr, Flight Attendant: |
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Jan Brown-Lohr, the Chief Flight Attendant in the 1989 crash of a DC10 gives her statement to the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the events of the crash and the importance of urging the FAA to require CRS for children under 2. |
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http://ashsd.afacwa.org/docs/Jan%20Lohr%20NTSB%20Brief.pdf |
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National Air Disaster Alliance: |
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Stephanie Manus, a survivor of a plane crash in Arkansas, urges parents to purchase a seat for children of all ages. Her letter to parents also includes a note that can be sent directly to the FAA, urging them to take the necessary steps to mandate seat belts for children under 2. Refer to the link below to read Stephanie’s letter. |
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http://www.planesafe.org/safety/saferchildren.htm |
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National Transportation Safety Board: |
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The NTSB listed the requirement of safety restraints for children under 2 as one of the Most Wanted Transportation Safety Improvements. |
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http://www.ntsb.gov/recs/mostwanted/aircraft_child_restraints.htm |
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Safe Ride News: |
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Safe Ride News is a resource website for health and safety professionals. “The goals of Safe Ride News Publications are to help save lives and prevent injury to children in traffic.” This link explains the importance of using a car seat on the plane, lists which car seats are allowed on planes, and gives suggestions for preparing to fly with a car seat. |
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http://saferidenews.com/html/Airplane_Eng.htm |
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Turbulence |
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Captain Denny Fitch describes the DC-10 crash landing of United Airlines Flight 232 in Sioux City, Iowa. Captain Fitch was instrumental in saving 184 lives in the incredible crash landing. |
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http://www.aviationspeakers.com/Speakers/denny-fitch.php |
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The Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority website describes the different intensities of turbulence, causes of turbulence, and provides information on injury prevention. |
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http://www.casa.gov.au/airsafe/trip/turbulen.htm |
