On 8/11/11 11:10 AM, Eric Greenwell wrote: On 8/11/2011 9:24 AM, Scott Alexander wrote: On Aug 6, 6:25 pm, Eric Greenwell<ow...@thegreenwells.netto> wrote: On Aug 6, 6:25 pm, Eric Greenwell<ow...@thegreenwells.netto> wrote: but a list of "suitable fields" for contest could easily lead to more damage if pilots trust fields that can change day to day, or even during the
On Jul 13, 2:51 pm, Darryl Ramm <darryl.r...@gmail.com> wrote: The cylinders are typically dried by blowing air or heated air in them. Larger shops will have drying stations with a rows of hoses and/ or tubes that go down into the cylinders and dry them. [ snip ] You cannot be assured of anything in life. Like packing a parachute, find somebody you really trust to inspect your
On Jul 13, 10:51 am, jcarlyle <jmcarl...@gmail.com> wrote: On Jul 13, 12:39 pm, Darryl Ramm <darryl.r...@gmail.com> wrote: Maybe more useful discussions on saftey are not related to the O2 labeling but the handling of the cylinders, trans-filling procedures, maintenance and servicing etc. I've seen some pretty blase/scary handling of O2 by glider pilots, old steel bottles
On Jul 13, 12:39 pm, Darryl Ramm <darryl.r...@gmail.com> wrote: Maybe more useful discussions on saftey are not related to the O2 labeling but the handling of the cylinders, trans-filling procedures, maintenance and servicing etc. I've seen some pretty blase/scary handling of O2 by glider pilots, old steel bottles last inspected God knows when, etc... I'd welcome some discussion on
On Jul 13, 6:31 am, Andy <a.dur...@netzero.net> wrote: On Jul 12, 9:11 pm, Darryl Ramm <darryl.r...@gmail.com> wrote: So can we bury this one please? Darryl You may have to talk to someone at FAA. The link provided by the OP includes this: "Aviator’s oxygen must meet certain standards to ensure that it is safe to be taken to altitude. Only aviator’s-grade
