Originally Posted by
Dick Smith
Most importantly how does the US with 12 times as many pilots get away without having mandatory oxygen systems installed for aircraft that fly to 12,500’?
Do Americans need less oxygen? A bit like the Sherpa nation!
I don't know Dick, I don't have the Stats, do we fly further, longer and higher than the average US flight? What's the average age of an Aircraft in Australia compared to the US? Do they have better Radar and ATC coverage than we do? Are there any other relevant stats that might mean we're more likely to need this? Without these stats I can't really answer your question and I doubt anyone here has them or could really answer it except with some anecdotal waffle. What I do see is a requirement that doesn't seem to add a huge imposition and would have a positive impact.