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Old September 23rd 13, 05:23 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
JohnDeRosa
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Default Oxygen Generators

Has anyone investigated the use of an oxygen generator rather than carrying an O2 cylinder?

According to this study from sea level up to 18,000 it seems to work. http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=get...er= ADA371747

"We conclude that from sea level to 18,000', molecular sieve based O2 concentrators are capable of providing medical grade supplemental O2 for at least 8 hours."

Pricey but for those the fly with O2 every day then over the long term it would be cheaper as there would be no refills. Here is a unit for $3K. http://www.emedstores.com/xpo2-porta...extra-battery/

Might they be less dangerous in an accident? Is battery power an issue?

- John
 




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