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Air Force Blames Faulty F-22 Pressurization ‘Schedule’ For Pilots’ Hypoxia-Like Symptoms

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

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The Air Force yesterday blamed a faulty pressurization “schedule” in the F-22 for hypoxia-like symptoms its pilots were suffering. The faulty pressurization schedule caused a pressurized vest to inflate, restricting proper breathing in pilots, Air Combat Command Director of Operations Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Lyon told reporters at the Pentagon. The pressurized vest is designed to protect pilots’ lungs in case of rapid decompression. “What we found is the pressurization schedule of the F-22 inflates this prematurely. So we’ve…

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