Ascent to altitude after diving

[SharkDZ]

Hello All,

I routinely fly to 14,000 MSL as part of my job. I'm recently certified and completing my PADI AOW cert. Other than the 18-24 hour surface interval before flying does anybody have any comments or suggestions? I've seen the chart on the NOAA website, but it is limited to 10,000'. I understand more time is better but want to get other divers opinions.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[DandyDon]

You're on O2 above 10,000 feet I presume...?

 

[George Scherman]

I think that commercial cabins are pressurized to the equivalent of 8000 ft, so it's not as if you are really trying to breath what little there is at 40000 ft.

 

[SharkDZ]

You're on O2 above 10,000 feet I presume...?

Nope, below 14,000' MSL. I'm a professional skydiver. ie. Instructor - AFF/Tandem