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I read that pilots of small aircraft use supplemental oxygen at 5000 ft. should drivers in the rockies do so too?
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Not Necessary: You should not need supplimental oxygen driving in the mountains unless you have copd.
Answered 8/5/2012
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No: Not needed. Pilots require supplemental oxygen at 15, 000 feet above sea level anytime or when above 12, 500 feet for 30 minutes.
Answered 12/9/2013
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