Jim Meade Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 As I use a pulse oximeter, I know that near the upper legal limits of flight I may sometimes prefer to use O2. I frequently fly long legs - more than 3 hours. I'm looking for elegant ways to carry an O2 system and wonder what you all have sen that works? I'd prefer the system be something that can be secured rather than just lying in the other seat of otherwise subject to being dislodged in turbulence. It would be nice to be able to see the meter or gauge so that one was confident that one was getting the right dose. I'd rather it was out of the way, to the extent possible. Capacity is a question, but it would be nice to have enough for one person for 8 hours or 2 persons for 4 hours. That should get me to the destination no nearly any trip I'd fly. Figure 500 nm leg on a 900 nm trip (I've done this) at 9500 ft at 140 ground speed (you only go up there if the winds favor it). Means if you spend 1/2 the time at altitude you'd want @ 4 hours per person It would be nice to have a setup where I put the bottle in the luggage compartments and had a valve like on a scuba tank or otherwise could turn it on and off and also adjust it. Well, what have you seen that will fit in a CTSW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I have always used O2 only when solo and with the bottle hanging on the right seat. Jeremy told me that my large bottle will fit just in front of the passenger seat, that is how he and his dad flew. I haven't tried it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C ICEY Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Mountain High Portable pulse system. O2D2 http://mhoxygen.com/...le-pulse-demand http://mhoxygen.com/...lse-demand/o2d2 It worked great in my sailplane up to FL25 and is perfect for the CT. Out here, flying to 12500 is the norm, much flying above 10,000, although lower flights are the best. Lightweight, choose which bottle size is best for you. the bottle fits under the passenger seat, and the demand distribution unit on the pillar between the seats. Nothing simpler. treat the oxygen like your fuel tank. simply know that you have enough O2 before your flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Since I seldom fly at those altitudes, I probably don't need a permanent system. Has anyone used the "oxygen in a can" units. Do they work well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C ICEY Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 'Portable oxygen in a can'.....that is Mountain High O2D2 just choose the size of bottle that you want. it is absolutely portable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 This is more like what I was referring to (for hops over/ through the mountains): http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/16336 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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