OXYGEN FOR FLT DECK

[MACHAVIA]

Hello A2A Team,

Is there an O2 option within the programme for the C 182 Skylane, the service ceiling is stated as being 18,000 feet, when operating out of a high airfield with terrain I had to climb above normal altitudes and O2 is required or black out occurs!

Can I operate beyond normal (no O2 required) safe altitudes say 10-112,000 feet.

Thanks
Charlie (UK)

[Nick - A2A]

Hello again Charlie!

An oxygen system currently isn't modelled for the Skylane (or any of A2A's GA add-ons). I think Scott from A2A mentioned that if he got some real world experience with using such a system, they may add it to the simulation.

In the meantime, you'll need to adapt your flight plans to take advantage of mountain passes and valleys. I believe hypoxia is modelled over 12,500 ft but you should be okay up to 14,000 ft for about 30 minutes.

For users of the registered version of FSUIPC, I did come up with a 'cheating' oxygen supply: more info here.

Thanks,
Nick

[MACHAVIA]

Hi Nick,
Thanks for the reply, I believe the Comanche 250 from A2A has O2 capability, am I correct? On another subject is there a Navigational tool /system you could recommend to integrate with the ATA C 182 Garmin GTN 750?

[MACHAVIA]

Hi Nick,
what is FSUIPC, is that a fix that would work for me in the C182

Help as always much appreciated
Charlie

[Nick - A2A]

I believe the Comanche 250 from A2A has O2 capability, am I correct?

Nope - no oxygen in the Comanche either I'm afraid Charlie. Perhaps we'll need to wait until A2A release a turbocharged GA add-on before we see an oxygen supply modelled.

I don't use the GTN 750, so can't speak for compatible flight planning tools I'm afraid. (I just tend to use https://skyvector.com/ for my flight planning needs.)

As for FSUIPC, it's a payware add-on for advanced control assignments and key press programming. More info here. There's lots you can with it, but the learning curve for the more advanced stuff can be a little steep.

Cheers,
Nick