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Yea, what is said.....good luck
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Only jump when the congestion has cleared up.... Today, one of my instructors (Air Force) took an altitude chamber flight, knowing full well he had some mild congestion. He experienced a massive frontal sinus block @ 3000 feet while on descent. Lucky he was in a chamber, we're able to level off. So we sprayed him out with Afrin (took 5 minutes to take effect), then slowly @ about 500 feet per minute came to the ground.... Flight Doc grounded him for two weeks....
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Just make it "Cora"??!! But, hmm...Firecat is nice too...
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This is a good thread. Anyone ever heard of the Law of Gaseous Diffusion? At 40K the partial pressure of oxygen in your system is higher than the atmospheric (ambient) pressure. (Gas) loves to travel from a higher pressure to a lower pressure. It's a gradient thing.......Your body literally gives up oxygen to the environment. Another note, ever check your pulse while your above 10K? I can bet for most people, it will be on the high side. Hmmmm. Kinda like exercise?? So, yes the tired feeling is from that and possible from the adrenaline thing........
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Guess "it's" hangin to his toes????!
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Columbus AFB in MS. I can give you the Shaw chamber unit number...call them and ask. The guy in charge there is one of my best friends..... I guarantee they will tell you no valsalvas on ascent. He you need there number, shoot me a PM...
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Just for grins.....our website www.columbus.af.mil/ptu But, I do enjoy reading your posts though! cheers, Buck
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I don't know what shit house Dr. told you that but I can guarentee you that if you ever take a chamber ride they will tell you to valsalva ANYTIME you encounter pressure. To sit there on ascent and wait for your ears to clear bythemselves could lead to severe pain and even damage if they don't. Lou, dude......I RUN an altitude chamber unit...And get this...for the last 22 freakin years.... I've got over 500 hours inside altitude chambers and OVER 1000 hours in hyperbaric (compression) chambers. I think I'm uniquely qualified to give advice on how/when/where a valsalva maneuver should/should not be initiated. No valsalva's on ascent....period. Damn, I was in the chamber just today.......jeez
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Ooops....! Yep, no need for a hard or long/drawn out valsalva. If performed correctly, sometimes you can hear a lil squeal, or actually feel the eardrums return to a neutral position (ie clicking) after equalization, then stop! Nuff said.... Blue skies.....BUCK
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Hi, Not a big fan of eardrops....How long have you had congestion? If you've been taking over the counter (OTC) meds for more than a week, and it still hasn't cleared up, you prob should see a physician. Be careful, you could have a nasty infection going that requires treatment with other than OTC. BTW, don't over do the valsalva's too much. It can have a reverse affect, and overpressurize the middle ear.......isn't life grand!!!!! Buck
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I read that article, it's fairly accurate. Do not attempt a valsalva during ascent....ONLY on descent. The ears clear automatically on ascent. And a correction to that article....the area of greatest pressure change is from ground level to about 10,000 feet....not 12,000 to 8K........ Have fun, but I'd not jump until ALL congestion is cleared up... Buck
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Yes, a smoker is most times (physiologically) at a higher altitude than a non-smoker. Example> Jump plane is at 15,000 (that's the altitude your non-smoking buds feel. You however, are "physiologically" at maybe 18,000 feet or higher...for exp.) Your hypoxia symptoms come on earlier than the non-smoker. If you would like more info, PM me. I'm what's called a Physiological Technician in the Air Force. I manage an altitude chamber unit and have in the past been a high altitude low opening (HALO) oxygen equipment consultant.......... cheers....
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Be careful jumping at DZs you're not familiar with
Beerlight replied to CanuckInUSA's topic in Safety and Training
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Overheard at a dz this last weekend -- spotting skills
Beerlight replied to quade's topic in The Bonfire
Thanks Kev, that's exactly what I thought........ Buck -
Overheard at a dz this last weekend -- spotting skills
Beerlight replied to quade's topic in The Bonfire
Got me wondering.....just whose responsibility is it for the spot? Again, just wondering............ -
Cora, everything is pointing to another direction. You must......move to TEXAS! Relatively low cost of living, cheap gas, great DZ's, and awesome people..... Go fer it..........
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Dude, you can re-up just about anywhere U wish......Just gotta satisfy the flag and uniform requirement......cheers
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Grrrrrrrrr!!!!!! Two beautiful women is what I say.....nice tans!
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Come now, ALL women are wonderful, thoughtful, amazing creatures...............(damn, who said that?)
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Jess, dangit........it's a 12 hour drive for me ......!!!! Ya'll have fun....... Buck
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Awesome....already got a PM. Only drawback to a job in Houston, is......... a job in HOUSTON!
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Wendy, I've got an interview at JSC on Wednesday.....over at the NBL.......!!!!!! need some good vibes please....!!
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Oral relations with someone whose tongue is pierced?
Beerlight replied to Jessica's topic in The Bonfire
HiAnn, I'm hijacking the thread. Anyways, I have a job interview in Houston next week, was hoping you could suggest a great area to buy a house (if I get the job!), near JSC or Ellington? Any help mucho appreciated! Buck -
How should I make out my first rent check!
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Yep, Mike pulled a cush assignment.............I was Mike's pilot on most all of his AFF back I don't remember how long ago....Now look at him............