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can be really really tragic here. You must off-gas, but you want to do it slowly to prevent bubbles from forming. Bubbles are a no-no! Flying can accelerate the offgassing (and bubbles) to an unhealthy "high".
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sirwinston100 once bubbled...
.....guidelines for time between the last dive and the flight home...... The instructor claimed this applied for diving after flying as well. (?????) I didn't see that in our text anywhere and wondered if it was an "urban legend" or if it is something I should consider on my next dive trip. If I fly into my destination, do I need to wait the recommended 12-18 hours (time frame for last dive before flying in a pressurized cabin) before I make the first dive? [/B]
I believe you have hit the nail on the head. I read an article on that in DAN a short time ago. In fact the most recent DCI stats from DAN seem to indicate a higher incidence of DCI on the first day of a dive vacation.ppilot once bubbled...
The only problem I can think of is that you may be a little dehydrated after a flight.
My $.02