THE VIDEO SHELF · hypoxia effects
altitude chamber hypoxia training guy passes out
Footage of FAA altitude chamber hypoxia training for pilots in which a participant passes out from oxygen deprivation. It shows how quickly and subtly cognition fails at altitude.
Why HN readers recommended it
Linked as a vivid demonstration of how fast hypoxia incapacitates people, often without them noticing.
This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.
Video & recommendation details
- Creator / channel
- Kevin Hayward
- Topic
- hypoxia effects
- Format
- demo
- Level
- general
- HN recommenders in dataset
- 2
- HN mentions in dataset
- 3
- Recommendation years in dataset
- 2014–2020
These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.
From the original HN conversations
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I did a flight safety training course and the video clips of people right before they pass out from anoxia are entertaining and educational. Here's one from the FAA: [VIDEO]
kyuudou on Hacker News · 2020-05
In The effects on cognition of sleeping 4 hours per night for 12-14 daysWatch this video[1] of pilot training in an FAA altitude chamber to see the effects of oxygen deprivation. [1] - [VIDEO]
pmoriarty on Hacker News · 2020-09
In American Airlines Bans Wearing Too Much Personal Protection Equipment on Board
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