chickflix Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Just wondering what people's thoughts/remedies for this are. I have only been up in a dinky little R-22 once. I didn't come anywhere close to puking, but I did notice some motion sickness. I just found myself getting a little dizzy, and kind of woozy. Uncomfortable really. I'm still looking into the Guard for flight training, as it's what I really want to do. Is this feeling something that you just get used to after a few times? Like I said, I've only been in a chopper once. I've been in planes lots of times, but just the one r-22 experience. Does the Army have a program/help for this, or is this something that I'll find myself getting washed out for? I kind of want to get this little stumbling block taken care of before I enlist. I don't want to go through all the hassle of everything leading up to training just to find out I probably won't get over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r22butters Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 I spoke with an Airforce Pilot about this once, he said its pretty common, and usually goes away after maybe a dozen hours, or so. In my own battle with it, I find that eating something solid (like a sandwich, not fast food) before I fly (especially in the morning) helps a lot! Having fresh air (not the heater (that actually makes it worse)) hit me in the face also helps, so keep the nose vent open, and, whenever possible, take your door off! They also say ginger helps, but I have no idea when to take it, or how much (plus it tastes terrible)? Anyway, if you're normal it'll go away,...if your like me,...keep a vomit bag in your front pocket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 If you get sick in flight training the doc will give you a patch to wear when you fly. I have a few buddies who went through that in flight school. They all graduated and are doing their thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickflix Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 That's awesome guys! Thanks for the help! Now I know I can press on with everything. I wanted to make sure this was something I could overcome. Really guys, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d10 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I didn't come anywhere close to puking Sounds like you handled your first flight better than I did. I was worried too because I got extremely sick on my first flight and my second flight was also a bit nauseating. But my third flight was only mildly uncomfortable and ever since then I've had no problems. You'll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.