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Why Doesn’t the ALPS Aviator’s Oxygen Mask for the EDS Have a Bag Hanging at the Bottom?

  Q: Why doesn't the Alps aviator's oxygen mask for the EDS have a bag hanging at the bottom? A: It doesn't need one. The standard passenger constant-flow mask primarily has the bag so that the FAA requirement of flow indication can…
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How Does a Standard Aviator’s Oxygen Mask Work and Why Does it Have a Bag Hanging at the Bottom?

How does a standard aviator's oxygen mask work and why does it have a bag hanging at the bottom? The standard passenger constant-flow mask primarily has the bag so that the FAA requirement of flow indication can be satisfied. Additionally,…
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Does Breathing Deeper Help Oxygen Saturation While Flying?

Q: I fly cross country a lot just below class 'A' airspace with my EDS and recently got a portable pulse oximeter. I’ve noticed that my saturation rate frequently falls below 90% at altitudes around 16k to 18k ft. However, if I breathe a few…
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What is Hypoxia and What Can Happen With Prolonged Hypoxia?

What is hypoxia and what can happen with prolonged hypoxia? Hypoxia is the physical condition induced by an inadequate concentration of oxygen in the blood and the organs. The insidious danger of hypoxia is the subject's unawareness of his…