Posted on Jul 14, 2022
New Navy flight mask could prep aviators to avoid blacking out mid-flight - Breaking Defense
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The Navy recently demonstrated a new training device designed to help prepare its pilots for potential emergencies in the air by having them feel the effects of oxygen deprivation while safely on the ground, the latest tool in the service’s years-long struggle with the phenomena known as physiological episodes.
The “Mask on Breathing Device,” which the service demonstrated for senior brass on July 7, lets pilots feel the symptoms that could occur during flight that would lead to a physiological episode, ranging from hypoxia to hyperventilation and “air hunger.” The service has delivered 10 devices to date and plans to install 35 throughout the fleet’s training centers.
The “Mask on Breathing Device,” which the service demonstrated for senior brass on July 7, lets pilots feel the symptoms that could occur during flight that would lead to a physiological episode, ranging from hypoxia to hyperventilation and “air hunger.” The service has delivered 10 devices to date and plans to install 35 throughout the fleet’s training centers.
New Navy flight mask could prep aviators to avoid blacking out mid-flight - Breaking Defense
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Recognizing symptoms could be key to pilots taking action to alleviate breathing issues, quick reactions are key to not blacking out in these circumstances.
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
We always have and will continue to train our aviators in the physiological problems associated with flight. Also aircraft limits on G's etc aren't just for the aircraft performance they are for the pilots as well. We train to not over do the limits. I am all for doing new things to keep pilots safe and aircraft flyable but this is over the top and IMHO a waste of money. If the Admiral i nthe report states they coudn't find root cause of the problem throwing money at it until you fully understand it isn't going to help.
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