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Title:
Flying Above 8K - Hypoxia Risks
Topic:
Flying above 8K - Hypoxia Risks
Date and Time:
Saturday, February 22, 2020, starting at 14:15 Pacific Standard Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
Jim Ruttler
Brief Description:

Jim Ruttler: B.S. Neurobiology, Patent Attorney, RV-10 builder, Instrument-Rated Private Pilot, and Founder Aithre, Inc.

Learn about the challenges and benefits of flying above 8K:ATC audio of a Cirrus pilot in severe hypoxic state, confused, and passed out after oxygen supply cut. Discussion of rules and training required for mid-altitude flight.Overview of atmospheric oxygen pressure vs. altitude. Review of blood oxygen exponential drop off above 8k. Dangerous effect of carbon monoxide on SPO2. Symptoms and risks of hypoxia and developing personal maximums.

Select Number:
NM0198734
Location of Seminar:
Puyallup Fair & Events Center
110 9th Avenue SW

Puyallup, WA 98371
Directions to Venue:

Western Washington Fairgrounds are located in Puyallup, just off Hwy 512, at the corner of S. Meridian and 9th Avenue SW. Enter fairgrounds through the Blue Gate. FREE Parking in BLUE Lot. If flying in to PLU see additional information below for shuttle details.


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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  PLU
Seating:
200 seats at the facility, 199 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAA Safety Team
Contact Information:
Rachel Hansen
Phone: 866-922-7469
rachel@washington-aviation.org
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

The NW Aviation Conference and Trade Show offers numerous events, seminars, and/or workshops. Additional information on individual seminars, and/or workshops, including speaker(s) and times can be found using the following hyperlink. https://www.washington-aviation.org/index.html

A nominal admission fee to the event is required. Displays and general admission seminars, youth 17 and under are free. For additional admissions information and tickets please use the hyperlink provided.  https://www.washington-aviation.org/hours.html

 

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show
National Project:
Attend Aviation Safety Event Sponsored by a non-FAA Group or Organization
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  NM0198734F.pdf