RyaninMa Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Hey guys, first post here, I’m a new M20K owner about to make the flight to Alaska mid summer. Any thoughts out there on trying to cut some costs and use medical nasal cannulas vs some GA versions? thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor_U Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 It's a false economy in my book. O2 conserving cannulas are $30 a piece and would save you oxygen by using them and pay themselves after one longer flight. Enjoy your trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, RyaninMa said: Hey guys, first post here, I’m a new M20K owner about to make the flight to Alaska mid summer. Any thoughts out there on trying to cut some costs and use medical nasal cannulas vs some GA versions? thanks, You can get them quite a bit cheaper if you shop around and buy them from the medical supply houses. https://heymedsupply.com/oxygen-conserving-nasal-cannula-continuous-flow-chad-oxymizer-adult-mustache-style-nasal-prong-o-224-each-1/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI85iTh_uh8AIVfh6tBh1n-AB4EAQYBCABEgJCA_D_BwE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Never mind the cannulas... Can you get to Alaska without stopping in Canada? We were going to go this summer, but Canada is still closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, gsxrpilot said: Never mind the cannulas... Can you get to Alaska without stopping in Canada? We were going to go this summer, but Canada is still closed. KBLI - PAKT 3:20 in my plane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark89114 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Not sure that anything medical grade is cheaper than aviation grade. Two industries screaming for cost overhauls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGary1 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, gsxrpilot said: Never mind the cannulas... Can you get to Alaska without stopping in Canada? We were going to go this summer, but Canada is still closed. Its not too hard to not land in Canada. Its been awhile so I don't recall if you still need a canpass for overflight. I don't think so. -Robert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, N201MKTurbo said: KBLI - PAKT 3:20 in my plane. Yeah, I was estimating 3 hours in my 252. But I'd hate to do 3 hours without possibility of landing for any reason other than an emergency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 At this point the Canada US border is closed until late May 2021. To be reassessed monthly by both governments. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGary1 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, M20Doc said: At this point the Canada US border is closed until late May 2021. To be reassessed monthly by both governments. Clarence But do you need to interact with those folks for an overflight without landing in Canada? -robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, RyaninMa said: Hey guys, first post here, I’m a new M20K owner about to make the flight to Alaska mid summer. Any thoughts out there on trying to cut some costs and use medical nasal cannulas vs some GA versions? thanks, I think if you use a pulse-demand system like an O2D2 those work. With a regulator and continuous-flow system one of the oxygen conserving systems like shown above is much, much better than a the normal medical cannulas with no reservoir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, RobertGary1 said: But do you need to interact with those folks for an overflight without landing in Canada? -robert I’m sure that ATC will provide service for your flight through Canadian airspace. @ohdub? Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdub Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Just now, M20Doc said: I’m sure that ATC will provide service for your flight through Canadian airspace. @ohdub? Clarence For sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Here's a new toy I just got. The cool thing is it has a buzz-vibrate alarm that can be set to go off at a preset minimum observed o2sat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Interesting developments in wearables.... I saw some fit bits have included the O2 saturation as well... Of course... not the one I have. Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, carusoam said: Interesting developments in wearables.... I saw some fit bits have included the O2 saturation as well... Of course... not the one I have. Best regards, -a- I was thinking of going something on my wrist, but the ring thing seemed to be getting better amazon scores for accuracy and also more easily viewable if I have on long sleeves - nit picking on that one. The main idea is for it to buzz alarm if I am not looking at it but there is a problem. There are several choices these days even in the ring category. These things are trending for people with sleep apnea but some, including this one, mention the idea the pilots might like it too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGary1 Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Rumor is the next version of the Apple watch will display your O2 sats and BAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLJA Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 4:26 PM, gsxrpilot said: Never mind the cannulas... Can you get to Alaska without stopping in Canada? We were going to go this summer, but Canada is still closed. You should be able to fly from Seattle to the lower leg of Alaska without any issues. Not much Canadian coastline due to the lower leg of AK. Seattle to Ketchikan is only 591 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLJA Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, RobertGary1 said: Rumor is the next version of the Apple watch will display your O2 sats and BAC. My D2 Delta shows it. But takes a measurement every minute or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragedracer1977 Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 30 minutes ago, GLJA said: My D2 Delta shows it. But takes a measurement every minute or so. I've got one of those as well. It works, but I noticed it's a little lower than a finger tip pulse ox. My finger will show 98 while the D2 will be around 95. Better low than high I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLJA Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Just now, ragedracer1977 said: I've got one of those as well. It works, but I noticed it's a little lower than a finger tip pulse ox. My finger will show 98 while the D2 will be around 95. Better low than high I guess. I was wondering about that. Mine is the same way. Usually shows around 95% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlunseth Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Bring your passports and eAPIS codes just in case. Emergencies happen and then you have to get back into the US. Don’t ask me how I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 3:45 PM, Mark89114 said: Not sure that anything medical grade is cheaper than aviation grade. Two industries screaming for cost overhauls. A lot more people dying with respiratory problems than piston pilots flying at oxygen altitudes. Us pilots just get the leftovers from the medical world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 The point is, this ring thing is a dedicated device vs say buying an iWatch just for the o2sat. I mean if you want an iwatch then thats what you want to buy. I like my analogue watch and it is an autowinder and I like that it stays on my arm 24-7 and I can rely on accurate time any time on travel and no extra chargers. I don't want an iwatch. And I don't want to buy one just for the o2. This ring thing has 12hrs battery, and it is quite small. And much cheaper. It was something like 150 on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 Seems to work as hoped. I flew at 12500 yesterday and sure enough the ring alarmed when my O2 dipped to 88. so I put on my cannula and you see my o2 is happy. It seems to read about 2 points higher than my thumb clip o2sat thing, but this one is nice since I don't need to look at it neurotically the whole time. It will buzz at me if I need to worry about o2 sat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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