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Uploaded by on Oct 15, 2007

Dallas to Tucson at 51,000 feet.

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  • This is a Learjet 31a.

  • I'll be sure to take some new video of the view outside of the cockpit the next time we get to FL510. It's not very often that we have that opportunity so it may be a while!

  • @sneekeejedi. I'm amazed that you have compared flight 3701 to what we did. At no time did we exceed ANY limitations on our aircraft. The climb was conducted during a 2:40 minute flight utilizing Learjet approved altitudes (step climbing) for the aircraft's current weight, rate of climb, airspeed/mach, and engine power settings. Your comment is truly insulting and shows your ignorance. They on the other hand exceeded many limitations and in the process flamed out both engines.

  • Why O2 mask ? Not enought pressurisation ?

  • @onecheman The pressurization works just fine at all altitudes. At 51,000', the cabin altitude is approximately 7,000'. The reason that we wear the Oxygen masks is that for private flights, the FAA requires that at least one crew member be on supplemental Oxygen at altitudes above 41,000'. If we were to experience an explosive decompression at those altitudes, the time of "useful" consciousness is very limited.

  • What a cool thought.....At that moment, whatever the population of Earth is, only a handful of humans were higher above the planet than you. Thanks for sharing the video.

  • @85iceman Thank you very much for such a kind comment!

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  • I can see that the IAS is of little if no use at certin altitudes. So can you get your correct speed from a GPS other than the Mach meter?

  • Next Step, Break Through The Atmosphere And Perform Some Outer Space Orbits! Nice Vid, And I Am Extremely Envious! :-)

  • Great video. You kind of look like ducks, but I'm sure there's a darned good reason for it.

    You are very priviledged to be flying that high. I'm jealous as hell. If you get more videos, please share.

  • @lear31apilot why was it all empty? Did you guys get rid of everyone?!?!

  • -76 cº! LOL I'm freezing my ass off just to look at it!

  • Nice video. I have only been at 51,000 one time before in my CJ3. It took everything she had to get her that high but it was worth it.

  • what aircraft?

  • i wanna see the view outsyd!!!!! :D :D ;D

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