Readback: February 2015

I read with interest and obvious necessity for possible future application, your article on hypoxia, Get Your Mask On, in December, 2014.I fly a Malibu Mirage PA 46. Ive had several decompressions in the low 20s that were attributed to squat switch/pressure switch failures. Ive now added another immediate action to pressurization problems:

Key Takeaways:

• For depressurization events, prioritize immediately donning the oxygen mask before initiating an emergency descent, as it requires less cognitive effort and addresses the insidious onset of hypoxia more effectively.
• Recovery from a tail stall (often encountered with icing or flap extension) is counter-intuitive: pilots should pull aft on the yoke, retract flaps, and reduce power, which differs from main wing stall recovery.
• Pilots must always correctly set their altimeter for accurate flight, even though ATC applies local barometric corrections to the standard 29.92 reference transmitted by transponder Mode C.
• When approach plate notes appear conflicting or redundant (e.g., "NA at night" vs. conditional "NA"), pilots should adhere to the most restrictive prohibition or condition.

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