I think this has been asked before; both my instructor and I want to participate in the training program. Anyone done it before? How do I sign up (I'm assuming I call the FSDO)? Anyone know where the closest place is in Socal? What's it like? Is there a fee?
Alot of Air Force bases have altitude chambers. I did it at Andrews AFB in DC last winter. It is well worth the money, which was about $40. Remember, eat Mexican food the night before you go
Beale AFB just north of Sacramento does chamber rides for civilian pilots, and I read somewhere that NAS North Island in San Diego has a chamber as well, though I haven't had much luck verifying that. If I find out anything, I'll let you know.
I am signed up for an upcoming one at Shaw AFB. They do it at FAA in OK city and they also have limited times/locations at USAF facilities.
You have to register thorough the FAA at OK city (not the individual USAF base) and it costs $50. These people can register you and tell you about available locations & times:
It has classroom and chamber portions. The list says they can keep you out of the chamber for the following items: "colds & upper respiratory infections; intestinal tract problems; diarrhea; taking medications such as antihistamines, antibiotics, sedatives, or diuretics; SCUBA diving within the last 24 hours; beards; late arrival."
I've done the LPC three times. Good training. Once @ NAS Pensacola, twice @ NAS/MCAS Miramar. North Island does not have one. Call the base operator @ Miramar and ask for Aviation Physiology.
I loved it! I went through the helo dunker, dilbert dunker and the high altitude chamber on several occasions. The last time I went in the altitude chamber was in Okinawa and my patty cake partner was an Air Force O-6, I ended up smacking him in the face.
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