The FAA and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering held hypoxia recognition training

Isabella Hinz is a professional pilot major in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering who is learning firsthand everything she needs to know about flying an airplane, including how dangerous it is when your oxygen levels drop in high altitudes. Hinz had the opportunity to experience the condition hypoxia in the Hypoxia Recognition Training/Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure (PROTE) that was available Dec. 6-9 at the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center at Kent State Airport.  Hypoxia is a condition that occurs when a person is deprived of oxygen, which can be fatal if untre...

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