Unresponsive 208 above BNE, RFDS intercept
Is anyone familiar with the aircraft type able to give insight into what the warning / caution noises heard toward the end of the recording were? I’m not familiar with any of the Cessna 208 warning sounds.
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By that time, I’m guessing it was the low fuel which start chiming at below 200 pounds per tank.
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Oxygen issue at FL110? Anyone knows if that was really the issue? I would be surprised as In Zambia it was common practice to cruise up to FL130 with no oxygen for the sake to fly above the haze layer during my time there. Never heard of any issue.
I’ve spent half my life at 8,000 it feels like, can’t imagine the extra 2,000 taking me from totally fine to unconscious.
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Then you had better believe it. We were always on O2 above 5000 at night.
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I’ve spent half my life at 8,000 it feels like, can’t imagine the extra 2,000 taking me from totally fine to unconscious.
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Hypoxia affects different people in different ways, and is dependent on age, physical condition, smoker/non-smoker, fatigue and a multitude of other factors.
I have no idea what caused this event, but don't assume that just because you read that a time of useful conciousness at X altitude is Y minutes that you won't suffer the effects until higher or later.
I have no idea what caused this event, but don't assume that just because you read that a time of useful conciousness at X altitude is Y minutes that you won't suffer the effects until higher or later.
spektrum, I trust you are not questioning my ability, fitness or health. I followed my employers instructions regarding the use of O2 above 5000 at night as did my colleagues.
Perhaps as it appears as though you do not understand some aspects of the human body that you should avail yourself of a visit to a facility with a Hypobaric Chamber and undertake their course.
I believe you will not only be surprised by the experience but you may also be enlightened.
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Perhaps as it appears as though you do not understand some aspects of the human body that you should avail yourself of a visit to a facility with a Hypobaric Chamber and undertake their course.
I believe you will not only be surprised by the experience but you may also be enlightened.
CC
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I trust you are not questioning my ability, fitness or health. I followed my employers instructions regarding the use of O2 above 5000 at night as did my colleagues.
Perhaps as it appears as though you do not understand some aspects of the human body that you should avail yourself of a visit to a facility with a Hypobaric Chamber and undertake their course.
I believe you will not only be surprised by the experience but you may also be enlightened.
CC
Perhaps as it appears as though you do not understand some aspects of the human body that you should avail yourself of a visit to a facility with a Hypobaric Chamber and undertake their course.
I believe you will not only be surprised by the experience but you may also be enlightened.
CC
I did quite a few long flights at 10,000’ day and night in a light a/c and never had any issues.........
Above 5,000’ at night seems a bit excessive. You’d better not fly long haul in a typical wide body jet then.....
Above 5,000’ at night seems a bit excessive. You’d better not fly long haul in a typical wide body jet then.....
But, if your employer says wear gas when lower. why not.