Flying from Kona to Oahu

[OH2OD]

Thanks to all for the information.

 

[lawofgravity]

Don't waste your money on the Aviation museum if you go to PH, what a pathetic joke.

We slipped into the aviation museum after hearing they had a flight simulator. If you call sitting in a fake, plastic cockpit looking at a wall projected video a flight sim, you'll have a great time. Otherwise, stay away. Even the kids we saw there looked bored.

 

[KrisB]

Revised Flying After Diving Guidelines

When I called DAN asking about living in Pukalani and working as a dive instructor/guide, above 2,000' we recommend same as flying was the answer (or was it 2000' and up).

That's interesting. I've always heard the 1000' elevation mentioned as that's the point at which special considerations are necessary for diving at altitude.

Interestingly, from the PADI OWD Instructor Manual (p.3-43):

There is currently no recommendation for driving to altitude after diving. Conservatism is prudent. Also, there can never be a flying after diving rule that is guaranteed to prevent decompression sickness completely. These guidelines represent the best estimate for a conservative, safe surface interval for the vast majority of divers. The responsibility for diving safely and proper behavior falls on you. Stay up on procedure changes over time as new research develops.

I wonder if the more gradual ascent to altitude is what is preventing them (both DAN & PADI) from making anything more firm in statement than the flying-after-diving rules.