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Forum: Tech Log

30th Dec 2015, 15:14

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Use of oxygen when one pilot is on break

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Posted By galaxy flyer

Couple of points, First, It's there to...

Couple of points,

First, It's there to protect the case of pilot incapacitation, better than flying off as a zombie.

Second, it is easily overridden by the pilot. Disconnect the A/P and it's...

Forum: Tech Log

29th Dec 2015, 21:21

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Use of oxygen when one pilot is on break

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Posted By galaxy flyer

Life isn't fair, I guess. There is an assumption...

Life isn't fair, I guess. There is an assumption that the pilots will respond, disconnect the autopilot and level off at a safe altitude. What are the odds of both pilots being disabled, the plane...

Forum: Tech Log

29th Dec 2015, 04:18

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Use of oxygen when one pilot is on break

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Posted By galaxy flyer

Most of the newer bizjets do have "emergency...

Most of the newer bizjets do have "emergency descent mode" as an autopilot function. Cabin > 13,500-ish, plane >F250, autopilot coupled, and the A/P does a ninety degree turn off course, throttles...

Forum: Tech Log

28th Dec 2015, 14:30

Replies: 51

Use of oxygen when one pilot is on break

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Posted By galaxy flyer

RAT 5 The problem is "doing what they...

RAT 5

The problem is "doing what they like" cause normalization of deviation in ignoring the rule. Some stay at F410, some use oxygen above F410, some, no doubt ignore the rule as being out...

Forum: Tech Log

26th Dec 2015, 15:55

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Use of oxygen when one pilot is on break

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Posted By galaxy flyer

The rule in FAA-land is F410 which does affect...

The rule in FAA-land is F410 which does affect bizjet operators. We're trying to change it, but it doesn't effect the airlines, so the FAA isn't interested.

GF

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