High altitude chamber

E_Dawg

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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?

Thanks for all info!
 
That's what I was thinking ( the military). It's my understanding that SOME military bases have such a program.

Good luck and let us know what you find out.

R2F
 
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
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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:

Larry Boshears, AAM-400
larry.boshears@faa.gov
405-954-4837

You have to register about a month in advance.

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.
 
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Who's up for a game of "Patty Cake" at 20,000?
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How'd you like the helo dunker?
 
Overheard in the altitude chamber: "You gotta perform flatus, son, or you're going to explode!"

I almost passed out from laughing...
 
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UND has a high altitude chamber.

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I'll have to let you guys know how that is. I am in that class starting the 25th of August. I hear it is a really fun class that you get a lot out of.
 
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How'd you like the helo dunker?

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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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Overheard in the altitude chamber: "You gotta perform flatus, son, or you're going to explode!"

I almost passed out from laughing...

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We were told to do the "ole one cheek sneak!"
 
Hey Iruppert.

Are you just starting up there. I'll be a freshman up there next year. Cant wait.

Tom
 
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Hey Iruppert.

Are you just starting up there. I'll be a freshman up there next year. Cant wait.

Tom

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I started last fall and I'll be a senior in December so I am almost done. Can't wait for that. I am sick of school.
 
It's always fun to get kicked in the head by the person in front of you, while you're trying to egress!
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Other than that, it's always fun to do refresher training in the pool for a day.
 
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