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altitude chamber hypoxia training guy passes out

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What it is

Footage of FAA altitude chamber hypoxia training for pilots in which a participant passes out from oxygen deprivation. It shows how quickly and subtly cognition fails at altitude.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Linked as a vivid demonstration of how fast hypoxia incapacitates people, often without them noticing.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2014, last 2020

What HN commenters said

  1. “the video clips of people right before they pass out from anoxia are entertaining and educational”

    People just before passing out from anoxia

    kyuudou, 2020-05 · Recommendation · in “The effects on cognition of sleeping 4 hours per night for 12-14 days”

  2. “Watch this video[1] of pilot training in an FAA altitude chamber to see the effects of oxygen deprivation.”

    Effects of oxygen deprivation in an FAA altitude chamber

    pmoriarty, 2020-09 · Recommendation · in “American Airlines Bans Wearing Too Much Personal Protection Equipment on Board”

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Topics: hypoxia, altitude chamber, pilot training, oxygen deprivation, aviation safety

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