Aithre Nasal Pillow Mask

AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER - SHIPMENTS EXPECTED IN LATE MARCH 2025

The Aithre nasal pillow mask is novel fusion of a cannula and mask and the first of its kind in aviation.  Designed for use in the mid-to-high teens, where effective oxygen delivery is critical and where cannulas tend to be less effective, the nasal pillow mask comfortably seals around the nostrils to minimize atmospheric diffusion while exposing the mouth area to headset microphone use.  

A lightweight cushion foam head strap extends around the crown of the head with zero interference with headset earcup seals.  A lightweight small aluminum/plastic pivot diluter arm and formed nasal pillow is gently but firmly held in place by the head strap.  

A standard Aithre silicone cannula tube is provided to extend up to 7 feet to the nearest oxygen port.  Being made from platinum cured silicone, the 6 mm OD tubing will fit most modern CPC style cannula plug barbs, including those of Aithre, Mountain High, and Precise Flight.  

No need to retrofit the pillow mask with a less desirable microphone! Unlike full masks, the Aithre nasal pillow mask makes it easy to conduct radio communications without expensive microphone retrofits.  If you own an expensive noise cancelling headset with a noise cancelling microphone, the Aithre nasal pillow mask defines a space around the mouth to make its continued use possible.  

The Aithre nasal pillow mask works with the Aithre Avi on demand systems and the Turbo oxygen maker systems and improves oxygen delivery at altitudes of 12-18k MSL due to the tight seal around the nostrils.  The Aithre nasal pillow mask diluter ports are tuned for the higher supplemental oxygen flow rates typical at these altitudes.

The cushion foam head strap may be positioned prior to flight under the headset or a ball cap, with the nasal pillow mask hanging or removed until needed.  This allows simultaneous use of the elegant Aithre boom cannula for lower altitudes, whereby the pillow mask is engaged at higher altitude or for emergency by simply folding a velcro strap.  

The respiratory comfort of the Aithre nasal mask is unbeatable.  It is soft, lightweight, removable, and the un-kinkable silicone tubing will have you wearing it on every flight.  But the nasal mask is not currently recommended for unpressurized flight above 18k MSL due to the potential for mouth breathing. 

FEATURES

• 7 feet
• 100% silicone tubing
• Foam velcro head strap
• Aluminum, ABS, and silicone composite nasal mask material
• Included small, medium, large nostril interfaces

NOTE: The cannula fittings for your oxygen system are not included and must be reused from your current cannula setup or purchased separately.