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The gaps are filled with insulation to help keep the cabin comfortable for passengers at altitude.
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Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
His family, wealthy Americans, were keen to whisk him home for treatment, but transport was challenging despite the fact their private plane was on standby; doctors warned there was risk of a stroke at altitude.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
Because the thin air at altitude did not allow enough oxygen to be absorbed by the body, lactic acid was produced earlier, and at slower speeds, leading to poor muscular recovery.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
Yet even world-class athletes are unable to run fast at altitude, which is where Flagstaff’s other geographic benefit becomes a factor.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
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Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
His family, wealthy Americans, were keen to whisk him home for treatment, but transport was challenging despite the fact their private plane was on standby; doctors warned there was risk of a stroke at altitude.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
Because the thin air at altitude did not allow enough oxygen to be absorbed by the body, lactic acid was produced earlier, and at slower speeds, leading to poor muscular recovery.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
Yet even world-class athletes are unable to run fast at altitude, which is where Flagstaff’s other geographic benefit becomes a factor.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
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“At altitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20altitude. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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