[PeteSpencer]

What’s an O2 detector?

Peter

[nallen]

On an Air Cadet tour (c. 1975) of the F1-11 base at Upper Heyford, we were shown the contents of the survival pack the crew carried. It contained one condom -- for use as a water carrier.

[Lockhaven]

On an Air Cadet tour (c. 1975) of the F1-11 base at Upper Heyford, we were shown the contents of the survival pack the crew carried. It contained one condom -- for use as a water carrier.

Can also be used used in survival conditions for

1. Keeping things such as matches, mobile phone and flares, dry.
2. Water proof bandage.
3. Fishing float.
4. Food storage.
6. Make shift gloves.
7. Tourniquet.
8. Keep your feet dry, worn under socks if walking through swamp like areas.
9. Assist in opening lids that are over tight.

I am sure there are few more.

[Miscellaneous]

What’s an O2 detector?

The pilot, although detection is in the negative.

[Trent772]

Surely - all that is needed is a lemon....

Oh and a bottle of Talisker and a 9mm pistol in case you ditch.

[PeteSpencer]

What’s an O2 detector?

The pilot, although detection is in the negative.

Had visions from schooldays of carrying round a glowing splint in a test-tube...

Peter

[Lockhaven]

Surely - all that is needed is a lemon....

Oh and a bottle of Talisker and a 9mm pistol in case you ditch.

But my Colt .45 came with a small poster saying, 'Arrive Alive with a .45'

[Miscellaneous]

Surely - all that is needed is a lemon....

Oh and a bottle of Talisker and a 9mm pistol in case you ditch.

Thread drift; if you're a fan of Talisker, have you tried Port Rhuighe

Granted it's more a whisky to savour than to warm the cockles after a ditching.

[T67M]

What’s an O2 detector?

Isn't a pulse oximeter mandatory if flying above FLxx using cannulas?

[riverrock]

What’s an O2 detector?

Isn't a pulse oximeter mandatory if flying above FLxx using cannulas?

Pulse Oximeter was what I was thinking of when I said "O2 detector" indeed.

[Dave W]

I am always amused when looking at the tiny first aid kit and imaging what form of incident it would be of any conceivable use for.

Forehead, after walking into the flaps on a C152.

Well, that's what one of my instructors used it for. On himself. He said he knew what to do, as he'd done it before

[Stu B]

Works well with any high-wing or shoulder-wing type. Don't ask me why I know.
(Memo to self - time to buy a new kit now there is only on elastoplast left)

[Paul_Sengupta]

What’s an O2 detector?

Isn't a pulse oximeter mandatory if flying above FLxx using cannulas?

Pulse Oximeter was what I was thinking of when I said "O2 detector" indeed.

I've got one of these:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-health-care-SH-C2-FDA-CE-OLED-display-Fingertip-Pulse-Oximeter-Blood-Oxygen-SpO2/886365693.html

Seems to work ok. In fact, I've bought a second one as I gave the first one to my dad as he has chest issues.

Wonder if my first aid kit has been updated since 1974? It certainly hasn't been since the aeroplane left the RAF in 2001.

[G-JWTP]

As posted on the other thread, you only legally need PLB for EASA aircraft.

My new car came with a first aid kit containing 2 hivis jackets. Clearly the most important thing...

Must be one of those posh cars with no spare.

G-JWTP

[G-JWTP]

Surely - all that is needed is a lemon....

Oh and a bottle of Talisker and a 9mm pistol in case you ditch.

Rules to the game ' yellow car' to keep passengers spirits up and pass time.

G-JWTP