My classes were seasoned aviators. Maybe that was the diff. Several of us at could go all day performing complex tasks, checklists, etc. Studs, I guess.
http://www.c-f-c.com/supportdocs/abo4.htm
Average Effective Performance Time for flying
personnel without supplemental oxygen:
15,000 to 18,000 feet ..........30 minutes or more
22,000 feet ...............................5 to 10 minutes
25,000 feet .................................3 to 5 minutes
28,000 feet............................2 1/2 to 3 minutes
30,000 feet .................................1 to 2 minutes
35,000 feet ............................30 to 60 seconds
40,000 feet ............................15 to 20 seconds
45,000 feet ..............................9 to 15 seconds