David R wrote: > A lift similar to that used by the caterers is used. Another method is to > carry the passenger aboard. I have also seen gradually sloping ramps used, at least with smaller aircraft. The most recent example I can think of was boarding a Bombardier Q400 turboprop at Portland, OR. We had a disabled passenger so they used the ramp rather than the door's built-in stairs. -- David Mueller / SAN dsm717@xxxxxxxxx www.quanterium.com www.spotterswiki.com