Installing OXYGEN in my SR22

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Putting an Oxygen system into EYZ so I can fly above 10,000 feet in Australia. Watch us filling the tank, installing the system, testing it on the ground, plus some other updates I've made for recording audio and video in the Cirrus SR22. Thanks to Steven at Blue Demon Aviation for helping with the installation and for persevering when that bit to put the tank on the back of the seat took WAY longer than it should. It was really tricky though, those straps were hard to tighten and it honestly was very complicated. Either that or we were just really bad at it. Probably the latter.
Oxygen usage and requirements vary across different regions so please check your local regulations before considering or using oxygen. Also be sure to have a thorough briefing with a licensed aircraft engineer about the dangers of handling and carrying oxygen in flight.
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@paperodiabolicovideo 5 лет назад

Hey Stef: put a drop of thread lock on the ND filter: I had a GP mounted on motorbike for a shoot, the filter unscrewed with the vibrations, almost lost it

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Appreciate the tip, thank you.

@redpandadoge 5 лет назад

G'day Stefan, Pro-tip: use a fabric softener bottle for pee-bottle. Larger opening, handle for easy grasp, not seethrough, and pleasant smelling.

@XCougar85X 5 лет назад

And if any residue is around the top, you get a nice itch.. Remember to clean it very well before use ^^

@bdanza 5 лет назад

oxygen is flammable? me thinks not. Oxygen helps things burn

@Kieran7931 4 года назад

More or less. It's not flammable in of itself by itself, but there are several references to it being flammable in safety documents, primarily if in contact with certain substances (of which oxygen can cause them to combust), or, naturally, in contact with fire. Per BOC Gasses (provider of medical oxygen amongst other gasses) they have Oxygen listed with a hazard category of "H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer". They also state "5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Non flammable - oxidising agent. Supports combustion and may cause fire/explosion in contact with incompatible substances, strong acids, reducing agents, combustibles and flammables. Materials which burn in air, will burn more vigorously in oxygen enriched atmospheres" Per CASA, oxygen is listed as a Class 2, Division 2.2 hazardous material "non-flammable, non-toxic gases i.e. oxygen, liquid nitrogen, compressed air"

@nawafsharaf 5 лет назад

Hi Stefan, can you do a video in Cost of ownership of an SR22? Include things like CAPS repack cost etc

@elliottwilford6457 5 лет назад

Oxygen really??? Stefs taking us we’re no cirrus has gone before

@eamesaerospace2805 5 лет назад

Elliott Wilford where. Sorry to be annoying but it does annoy me.

@elliottwilford6457 5 лет назад

EMU FS lol I don’t know mate but I think oxygen for a plane like stefs is a bit over the top unless he’s planning on flying at 20,000ft which I doubt he is 👍🏻

@Nijapoop 5 лет назад

He literally said in the video that it is a CASA requirement that he has oxygen supply when flying above 10000ft and it is there if he needs to climb above that to avoid weather or icing conditions

@elliottwilford6457 5 лет назад

alex llewellyn I do appreciate what he said but still it’s a bit OTT don’t you think? They did also mention how oxygen is highly flammable when compressed so why add extra stress

@Nijapoop 5 лет назад

The tanks they use will be able to withstand extreme pressures. they just take safety measures filling the tank as it can cause stress on the tank if you fill it too fast. Just like equalisation with your ears when climbing if you climb too fast your ears can be in a lot of pain but if you slowly climb you body has time to adjust to the pressure changes.

@seanmcerlean 5 лет назад

Just curious stefan, what is the weight of that gear and does it in anyway alter the CG where it is locatedor give you some sort of W&B penalty? Good idea though as you say it gives you an option if required. Finally i have to ask what did that set you back to purchase & install as O2 is not cheap. We were told that to service one our crew bottles was around £400 a shot depending on the company that made them. Look forward to the flight test.

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Thanks Sean, the weight is negligible - around 3Kg all up and all mounted to the co-pilot seat for any weight and balance calculations. I put a package together with a few additional items, but for that size bottle (14 cu ft) I'd estimate around AUD$2K for the system. You can do it cheaper with smaller bottles and without the EDS demand conserver and boom cannula. So it doesn't have to be that much.

@seanmcerlean 5 лет назад

@@StefanDrury thanks for that.So it is more of an emergency system to keep.you out of trouble and get you home rather than something for sustained flight above FL100.Interesting that a company have come up with this for us in GA despite the fact as you say most of us do.not go as high as that for long lengths of time.It will certainly allow flight over terrain we would normally avoid or potentially helping bush pilots up in Alaska and the like.

@ashsmitty2244 5 лет назад

Gatorade bottle? Ya dreaming😂. More like a Mt Franklin (speaking for myself of course 🤣)

@TheGarlicMan 5 лет назад

Absolutely awesome video Stefan. I enjoy your content immensely. Looking forward to seeing the results of this modification and the incredible sights you are going to see up there above the clouds! I have my skills test in two weeks time! Can't wait!

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Thanks John, and all the best with your test. Prepare as much as you can, eat well and make sure you're hydrated before the test and get a good night's sleep the night before. Hopefully you'll smash it, all the best mate.

@TheGarlicMan 5 лет назад

@@StefanDrury I'll let you know when/if I pass. Good advice I'll take that and use it! Thanks Stef

@theonlywoody2shoes 5 лет назад

Stef, we’re not laughing AT you, we’re laughing WITH you, well up to around 4:30 in the video where Steven says “what does THAT do”! Excellent content as always thanks.

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

We both genuinely had no idea what it was for. Since then we worked out it's the strap for carrying the oxygen bag when outside of the plane. Like it you want to take it to the shops I guess...

@benstockert1219 5 лет назад

Oxygen bottle harness must of been designed by IKEA, 🤣🤣🤣

@billnicholson2470 5 лет назад

Oxygen masks have deployed! Just breathe normally then panic. Just kidding. Great addition to EYZ Stefan. Look forward to some flights using it. Thanks

@John_Be 5 лет назад

So... Stefan wants to take us out on the next video and "get high." Quick SUBSCRIBE NOW!

@MarkNewtonFlies 5 лет назад

CASA is about to change the 10,000’ rule to match the US 12,500’ rule when the new Part 91 MOS comes into effect. And about time, too.

@hugelavalava 5 лет назад

Lol, I see you've made alterations to your oxygen system. Indeed you are powerful as the emperor has for seen. Funny vid Stef. Cheers.

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Thanks mate.

@GriffDawg94 5 лет назад

How long does the tank last?

@tomwillson1088 5 лет назад

5:52 WARNING HEADPHONE USERS

@ikkeennigij121 5 лет назад

quick question, how can you afford an SR22? (honest curiosity, not sarcastic)

@peanuts2105 5 лет назад

I’m surprised the O2 bottle threads are not in reverse just like they are in commercial aircraft

@Rostol 5 лет назад

Hey Stefan that buzzing sounds like a cooling fan scraping one of the metal protecting tabs (the ones preventing things to touch the blades) at the back of the pfd / gdu Check if they are bent inwards if they are not, the fan is out of balance or the bearings are shot, a replacement fan should not be too expensive.

@mikewilson8265 5 лет назад

Are you using a personal blood oxygen level monitor as well. The finger mounted version is available at all chemists and would tell you your O2 levels as you climb up to your test level.

@forfengeligfaen 5 лет назад

Wow that looks complicated. Yet another thing to plug in before you fly. Does that boom thing have to be on the headset all the time now?

@nathanhyland 4 года назад

Did you have to do anything else to your g2 to be able to fly at those kinds of altitudes efficiently?

@infiniteflightfreedom7009 5 лет назад

Lol before you know it Stef will have smoke on his aircraft

@eliteclassicdetailing 5 лет назад

You Avoid what Polish you use on the aircraft ?

@chrisc161 5 лет назад

I don’t understand a word Steven is saying lol

@marknisbet1990 5 лет назад

Can’t for the next flight mate thank you

@e.gabrieluy3032 4 года назад

Oh look it’s Bert from the geology lab

@TheJttv 5 лет назад

The quote is "No, I am your father"

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

A little bit of creative license to tell the story, but as a Star Wars fan I appreciate the comment 👍

@O_Dingo77 5 лет назад

Subscribe to Stefan, he's a gem.

@TraneFrancks 5 лет назад

Good video, as always. One thing that I might suggest for your cockpit audio is to normalize it before importing it into your video project. Also, if ATC or passenger audio levels differ a lot from your own mic audio, you might want to try some compression to bring the quieter levels up vs the loudest ones.

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Thanks, good tips.

@brianbernal9470 10 месяцев назад

@@StefanDrurycan you do more videos with oxygen mask on

@BrynPrice 5 лет назад

You know the real reason isn't the those you listed but rather GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome ;) But good on you for pimping EYZ with O2.

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Well, we all like toys sure, but there's a specific purpose for everything I add to EYZ. Some future missions which will make use of the equipment, and O2 is part of that.

@seinfeld11123 5 лет назад

cirrus needs to make a twin piston like a diamond da 60 but do a pressurized cabin! that small bottle would last 2 ppl 5 mins at 22,000 feet. id have 2 bottles on for passenger and 1 for pilot

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Thanks Jack, the 14 cu ft cylinder I showed would last slightly more than 5 minutes. It's rated at 4 hours at 25,000 feet, but it's really not optimised for usage at that level. For my (and other people purchasing this system) typical usage, at 15,000 feet I can get 12.3 hours constant use with the EDS system. So for 2 people, that would be over 6 hours, plenty for a typical flight.

@rikspector 5 лет назад

Stefan, Some people hug bottles, some people hug chairs...What do you hug???? Next episode... Stefan gets HIGH!!!!! What was he hugging???? Cheers, Rik Spector

@craigwillis3372 5 лет назад

Funny stuff Stef....like all men why read the instructions BEFORE !! Looking forward to the Test Flight !!

@MichaelCarrPilot 5 лет назад

9:35 nice to see you using the audio recorder. You’ll get much better audio than an in ear microphone! Been using a similar digital recorder for a while. What’s the link to that other device to reduce the levels though?

@mjotd8670 5 лет назад

Steven seems a cool guy, hectic, but good video Stef (did you not consult with Niko, who has this installed?)..lol..look forward to the next video, flying above the envelope, Cheers

@onlyrooster 5 лет назад

Hey Stef, make sure you get yourself a portable pulse oximeter. They're only small and would assist in knowing what you O2 levels are in your blood. There are really cheap ones, but for under a hundred bucks, you'll get a decent one.

@sactu1 5 лет назад

Great that you can get decent cruise power on a non-turbo'd engine above 10,000ft. My Glasair was gasping for breath at around 11,500 - but then it was only an O-320, not an IO-550 like yours.

@stevies.1975 5 лет назад

One of the funniest of yours in a while. Made me laugh out loud for sure. Steve’s no good at maths problems, nor fitting oxygen systems, by the looks of it... 😂😂😂😂😂 You two would be a good comedy duo.

@tonymorris7377 5 лет назад

Hey mate, using a bottle is going to make a mess. Trust me on that :) Look up Travel John bags, with crystals (for soaking). Put it in ya headset bag (very portable) and good to go at any time. ♥ from YBAF

@scottjessett3072 5 лет назад

Hi Stef, Another great video! Found this one to be particularly interesting and informative as I haven't seen a lot of videos on installing oxygen in light aeroplanes:) Also, have you considered flying to King or Flinders Island? I would love to see that! Cheers

@NikosWings 5 лет назад

I love oxygen! That’s a nice boom, who makes that?

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

I’ll send you a message with the details mate

@spiro5327 5 лет назад

Yes, oxygen very important at higher altitudes which leads me to think, maybe a world tour is getting a little bit closer

@aussieavgeek9178 5 лет назад

You forgot to censor your address at 1:43 (I’m not causing any problems, I’m just making Stef aware of something that maybe he could fix in future videos)

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Thanks for having my back, but that's Blue Demon's address - it's public as it's listed on their website. But I appreciate the comment.

@aussieavgeek9178 5 лет назад

Stefan Drury Oh right, that’s all cool. I didn’t want to search it up in case that’s where you actually lived.

@muckmax 5 лет назад

Hey Stef I am going to start my flight training in a few weeks I am considering to film my progress it would be great if you could do a video explaining your setup maybe as a deep dive video into this technology. I am also interested in your audio setup. Due to regulations in Germany I am forbidden to record atc but I would like to record my voice and flight instructor maybe you have some ideas kind regards Max Keep up the very good content

@JodelFlyer 5 лет назад

Interesting video Stef and looking forward to the test flight.

@brysonwallace3012 4 года назад

👌🏽

@jordanryan673 5 лет назад

Hi Stef, Is this system similar to the one in Niko’s aircraft ? I noticed on his video the tank was mounted in the back ?

@gervers 5 лет назад

Everything is proceeding exactly as I have foreseen!

@thinusenslin 5 лет назад

Won’t the oxygen boom irritate your nose the whole time?

@lou2737 5 лет назад

Love the videos Steff! Made my day! From the UK

@thedoctorhaste 5 лет назад

love you videos man keep it up. Great quality

@randc47 5 лет назад

Nobody ever said oxygen is sexy. 😂

@samneale7249 5 лет назад

ONLY 44.5K? YOU NEED MORE!!!!

@glennwatson 5 лет назад

How's this compare to the system I've seen Nico use? His seems to be installed inside the aircraft for all passengers (probably supplied by Cirrus themselves I'm guessing).

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Yeah Nico’s came fitted with the aircraft, so that was a Cirrus standard oxygen system. Mine is a portable system not made by Cirrus. Also mine only supplies O2 to one person. I think Niko can supply 4.

@airkingflyer3515 5 лет назад

Giving yourself more flight options with the O2 aboard EYZ. So now that said what is your ceiling limit?

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Service ceiling for the aircraft is 17,500 feet. The oxygen will typically open up FL120 - FL150 for me as options now.

@buckbuchanan5849 5 лет назад

Enjoyed the vid!!!

@OVTraveller 5 лет назад

Could not resist: “ you are flying high”

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Good title for the next video!

@Chicken_3475 5 лет назад

Just out of interest, where were you on the 24th of June? I was flying to Adelaide, thought I saw you in the lounge, but the ‘you’ left before I could say hello!

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

24th of June I was in Europe. Must’ve been my twin brother I don’t know about...

@Chicken_3475 5 лет назад

Haha, well, I’m glad we aren’t always on the same flight. I assume you remember...

@Wabs11 5 лет назад

Great video Steph!

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

Thanks Will 👍

@dutchygirl 5 лет назад

I was waiting for the moment about how to fix this to your non branded headset ;-)

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

I really should scribble over it with a sharpie...

@dutchygirl 5 лет назад

@@StefanDrury Not so obvious, but a post-it note will do ;-) Keep up your good work. I love your videos!

@skrpilot5497 5 лет назад

Hiya, How do you recharge the O2

@StefanDrury 5 лет назад

The sequence at the beginning where Steven was filling the bottle is how we recharge it. I have an adaptor that I carry in EYZ so if I’m away from Melbourne I can get an engineer to fill it, otherwise Blue Demon will fill it whenever required in Melbourne.

@skrpilot5497 5 лет назад

Sorry missed that bit got distracted by the kids😂. Do they use a pump to assist once the pressures in the bottles have equalised.