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The iDive after a dive
No-Fly
Flying after scuba diving (OC or GAUGE), increases the risk of DCS because of the decreasing
atmospheric pressure as we ascend. You might have only a few tiny bubbles, causing no
problems at all, in your body when you reach the surface after a dive. If, however, you go flying,
the small bubbles can expand (due to the reduction in pressure with altitude) and could cause
DCS symptoms.
In order to reduce this risk the most common suggested guideline are:
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Minimum 12 hours pre-flight surface interval after single no-decompression dives.
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Minimum 18 hours pre-flight surface interval after multiple days of no-decompression dives.
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Minimum 24 hours pre-flight surface interval after decompression dives.
The above is for sports diving and should not apply to commercial diving. Because of the complex
nature of DCS there can never be a fixed flying after diving rule that can guarantee prevention of
bends completely.
WARNING: These indications may vary due to new studies and research. Please check the if
there are new research guidelines on this matter. Ask your instructor, your diving / medical
association.
After each dive in OC or GAUGE the iDive displays the NO FLY icon.
The NO FLY icon is a statistic indication. Make therefore always refer to the most current
guidelines about flying after a dive.
After a dive in GAUGE mode the NO FLY icon will show up for 24 hr.
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WARNING: This manual DOES NOT replace an adequate diving training !
