SECTION
X
SAFETY INFORMATION
hjO0NEY
MODEL
M20J
SCUBA
DIVING
Flying shortly after any prolonged scuba diving could be dangerous Under
the increased pressure of the water, excess nitrogen is absorbed into your
system. If sufficient time has not elapsed prior to takeoff for your system to
rid itself of
this excess gas, you may experience the bends at altitudw evc
under
40,000
feet,
where
most
l~ght planes fly
In addition to the coverage
of
subjects in this section, the National Transporta-
tion Safety
Board
and the
F
A A
periodically issue general aviation pafwphlets
concerning aviation safety, and in greater detail. These can be obtained at
FAA Offices, Weather Stations. Flight Service Stations, or Airport Facilities.
These are very good sources
of
information and are highly recommended for
study Some
of
these are titled
Airman's Information Manual
12
Golden Rules for Pilots
Weather or Not
Disorientation
Plane Sense
V\leather Info Guide for Pilots
Wake
-rurbulence
ilon't Trust to Luck, Trust to Safety
Thunderstorm
-
TRW
IFR-VFR
E~Pher Way Bisorientatlon Can be Fatal
REV.
B
6-12-87
ISSUED
62-86