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Pilots Oxygen

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Pilots Oxygen

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    1. Pilots & Oxygen Going beyond the FARs to keep your performance at its peak

    3. FAR 91.211 (Pilot use of oxygen) Flight between 12,500 MSL & 14,000 MSL If youre between these altitudes for more than 30 minutes CUMULATIVE You must be using oxygen for that time that is longer than the 1st cumulative 30 minutes

    4. FAR 91.211 (Pilot use of oxygen) Flight at 14,000 MSL & higher If youre flying at 14,000 MSL or higher, you must be using oxygen at all timesperiod This is a hard requirement & is in no way tied in with the 30 minute oxygen exception to flight between 12,500 MSL & 14,000MSL

    5. FAR 91.211 (Passenger use of Oxygen) Oxygen must be supplied to passengers at all times during flight at 15,000 MSL & higher They arent required to use it But you are required to have it there for them, show them how to use it, and advise them when is a good idea to begin using oxygen

    6. AIM 8-1-2 (Pilot use of Oxygen at night) Even with mild or traceable hypoxia, night vision (retina cones) is the first & most noticeable handicap a pilot will experience In the AIM, the FAA recommends continuous use of oxygen during night flights at 5,000 & higher

    7. Personal Minimums

    8. Determine your own Oxygen Personal Minimums The only way to know the difference is to go up & see for yourself On your next cross-country, fly for 30 minutes at a normally comfortable altitude without oxygen, then start using it & see the difference Bring an Oxygen tank with on your next night flight as welllet the world get a bit brighter!

    9. Flight at 8,000 MSL & Higher Extended exposure (more than 30 minutes) to these altitudes chips away at my aero-medical fitness While you may maintain a high level of useful consciousness at these altitudes, you are simply deprived of oxygen Casual oxygen use will improve your awareness, attention, & discipline, while reducing the effects of fatigue

    10. Flight at 10,000 & Higher I notice significant reductions in my decision making skills, peripheral vision, depth perception, cardio-vascular endurance (yes, I get tired just talking on the radio), and ability to plan ahead. For me, oxygen at these altitudes is a must, in order to maintain my personal desired level of pilot performance & safety

    11. Night flight The guidance the FAA sets forth for oxygen use is the non-regulatory recommendation in the AIM For most of us, this 5,000 recommendation is a great fit If you think its too conservative, go up at night, fly at 5,000 for 30 minutes without oxygen, then use oxygen & watch your night vision double

    12. Re-charging before landing The Hypoxia Hangover The cumulative effects of mild hypoxia can stack up to be as bad as recognizable hypoxia Sharpen your mind by spending 5 minutes on oxygen when beginning your descent to land from sustained flight above 7,000 May not be critical for good weather normal functions, but helps with those bumps in the road

    13. Portable Oxygen Tanks Available in various sizes & number of valve outputs to suit your needs Hydrostatically pressure tested Be certain to know how to allow oxygen to flow out of the tank

    14. Types of compressed Oxygen Aviation Oxygen 99.5% Pure Water vapor less than .02mg per Liter Medical Oxygen Industrial Oxygen Do not use anything other than Aviators Oxygen for flight

    15. Oxygen Cannula Used nasally Approved for use up to 18,000 Increases oxygen flow up to 30% Be sure oxygen outlets are positioned directly under nostrils to ensure delivery Oxygen level is adjusted by using the thumb-screw located where the tubing plugs into the tank valve Dont forget to show your passengers how to use their cannulas

    17. Oxygen Mask Approved for use up to 25,000 Increases oxygen flow up to 60% Oxygen level is adjusted by using the thumb-screw located where the tubing plugs into the tank valve Some incorporate an integral microphone to be used in lieu of the one on your headset Dont forget to show your passengers how to use their masks

    19. Flow Meter Lightweight ball is suspended when oxygen is flowing through the meter A rough oxygen level adjustment is made by increasing or decreasing the oxygen flow indicated on the meters gauge to match your current cruise altitude

    21. Oxymeter Displays blood oxygen level in percent Displays heart rate in beats per minute Accurate within 2% If possible, maintain a blood oxygen level of 95% or better by adjusting oxygen output level on the mask or cannula

    23. Refilling your Oxygen Tank Many FBOs can re-fill your oxygen tank Remember to keep it full if passengers will be using oxygen as well Cost ranges from $20 to $75 depending on where you are & how much oxygen you need Some FBOs wont re-fill your tank unless its been hydrostatically tested within the previous 24 months

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