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Old August 16th 05, 03:16 AM
fred
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"Bruce Hoult" wrote in message
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In article %N5Me.1542$yb.46@trndny01,
George Patterson wrote:

Because of this, the FAA requires that a pilot use oxygen if they
spend over 30 minutes above 12,500'.


My recollection of my O2 training is that the rule is 30 minutes over
10,000 ft, or if you go over 12,500 ft at *all*.



Is that cockpit pressure or actual altitude??


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Old August 16th 05, 03:46 AM
George Patterson
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fred wrote:

In article %N5Me.1542$yb.46@trndny01,
George Patterson wrote:

Because of this, the FAA requires that a pilot use oxygen if they
spend over 30 minutes above 12,500'.


Is that cockpit pressure or actual altitude??


Cabin pressure altitude.

George Patterson
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