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I liked John Wright's note on high altitude flying.  Here is my personal 2
cents?

Almost every aspect of the sport we love is inheriently dangerous.  High
altitude flying is just another dimension.  Once you understand the risks
involved, I feel that high altitude flying is perfectly acceptable just as
long as all the potential problems areas are covered.

I admit that I enjoy flying at the higher altitudes because of the higher
possible speeds and the lack of traffic, and the easier route planning, (i.e.
VFR climb to VFR on top with direct routing.)  To attain this, I added a
pressurized cabin, a cabin altimeter to keep a positive check on the
pressurization, and emergency descent oxygen just in case.  My motto is high,
far, fast, but safe.

Anyway, enough rambling, what I really wanted to do is to suggest to those
high flyers the possibility of attending a High Altitude seminar at the
closest Air Force Base.  A small investment in terms of time and $$$ will
bring you a wealth of understanding and a ride in the altitude chamber where
you can experience the symtoms of hypoxia and maybe an explosive
decompression. Its quite an experience.

Bill Hogarty LIV-4P  N499R

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