Episode #9 – Going Live, Dangers of Hypoxia, & How To Avoid Pesky Weather

Raise your headphones to your ears and listen like you have no cares, Stuck Mic AvCast Episode 9 is here!

Pre-Flight

• Reminder – we now have a “Classic” non-interactive MP3 ONLY version of the podcast that you can subscribe to: Stuck Mic AvCast MP3 Feed
• Listen email regarding autopilot babies and over reliance on cockpit automation
• Reference: Colgan Air 3407 accident
• Reference: Air France 447 accident
• Co-host feedback on their use of autopilots

Cruise Flight

• Hypoxia and the 4 types
• Signs & symptoms of hypoxia
• Cyanosis
• Dangers of not recognizing your hypoxic
• FAA requirements for supplemental oxygen
• Introduction to using a Pulse Oximeter
• Electronic Carbon Monoxide detectors and why their the best option
• Go/no go flying decisions
• Using onboard weather equipment
• AOPA thunderstorm accident statistics
• Using XM Weather
• Using Flight Watch
• Diverting to an alternate airport

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of the Week ~

Carl – Flight Aware

Victoria – PlaneCrashInfo.com & NTSB Accident Database

Rick – The Cleat suction cup camera mount

Len – High Altitude Chamber/Physiology Flight (only available at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Oklahoma City, OK)

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