Re: Is Virgin Galactic for Real?

In article <0001HW.BFE5B009009347F9F0284550@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Herb Schaltegger <herb.schaltegger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Because even supplemental oxygen doesn't result in high-enough ppO2 in
> the lungs to make enough of a difference. Kind of why those stupid
> drop-down Dixie Cup masks don't matter much in an airliner accident at
> full cruising altitude.

It seems to be fine below 30,000 ft, if you're not exerting yourself
e.g. flying a glider. Everest is below 30,000 ft, but I'm prepared to
believe that it may well not be enough if you're walking and climbing.

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