7.3. Repetitive dive planning
The Suunto Cobra3 includes a dive planner that allows you to review the no-decom-
pression limits on a subsequent dive, taking the residual nitrogen loading of previous
dives into consideration. The DIVE PLANNING mode is explained in Section 7.5.1.
DIVE PLANNING mode (PLAN NoDec).
7.4. Flying after diving
In the DIVE mode, the no-fly time is displayed in the center window next to the airplane
image. In the TIME mode, the airplane image is shown in the top left corner. Flying
or traveling to a higher altitude should be avoided at any time when the computer is
counting down the no-fly time.
The no-fly time is always at least 12 hours, or equivalent to the so-called desaturation
time (if longer than 12 hours). For desaturation times lower than 70 minutes, no no-
fly time is given.
In the Permanent Error mode and GAUGE mode, the no-fly time is 48 hours.
The Divers Alert Network (DAN) recommends the following on no-fly times:
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A minimum surface interval of 12 hours would be required in order to be reasonably
assured a diver will remain symptom free upon ascent to altitude in a commercial
jetliner (altitude up to 2,400 m/8,000 ft).
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