If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Did you ever give up on an IR?
I wonder if I have what it takes to get an instrument rating. I can fly
just fine when the air is smooth, but if there's any turbulence I can last at most two minutes before I have to choose between taking off the hood or losing my lunch. The general consensus seems to be that this will go away eventually, but I haven't seen any sign of it. So to all those pilots out there, how many of you gave up on an IR because of motion sickness? How many of you started out getting queasy but eventually got over it? Also, in case you're tempted to offer your home remedy, I've already tried the usual tricks, e.g., ginger, light eating, no eating, high-carb eating, the electric wrist-strap gizmo. Nothing helps. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
"No Such User" wrote in message
Also, in case you're tempted to offer your home remedy, I've already tried the usual tricks, e.g., ginger, light eating, no eating, high-carb eating, the electric wrist-strap gizmo. Nothing helps. Have you flown in actual conditions? If so, how did you fare compared to the hood? My experience has been that flying in actual is easier for me than flying with the hood. Is taking Dramamine and similar drugs not an option? I haven't read the labels, but Dramamine has worked well for family members who are prone to motion sickness. -- John T http://tknowlogy.com/tknoFlyer __________ |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
"No Such User" wrote in message
... I wonder if I have what it takes to get an instrument rating. I can fly just fine when the air is smooth, but if there's any turbulence I can last at most two minutes before I have to choose between taking off the hood or losing my lunch. The general consensus seems to be that this will go away eventually, but I haven't seen any sign of it. So to all those pilots out there, how many of you gave up on an IR because of motion sickness? How many of you started out getting queasy but eventually got over it? Also, in case you're tempted to offer your home remedy, I've already tried the usual tricks, e.g., ginger, light eating, no eating, high-carb eating, the electric wrist-strap gizmo. Nothing helps. I've had some long term problems with motion sickness. Only occassionally under the hood in hot and bumby conditions. Never in actual. Dramamine works but dull headedness may be a problem. Scopalomine patches worked real well for me with no apparent side effects. I hear they may be back on the market (?). If I was glider flying again I would scour the world and find a lifetime supply. None of the rest of the stuff ever helped me. I definitely developed some psychological problems associated with motion sickness. Certain kinds of weather would upset my stomach before I took off. Having an effective treatment (Scopalomine) seemed to let me get past the anticipation of air sickness. Hope that hasn't happened to you. Perhaps try a different hood, different head position or try to get some actual just to show that it might be easier than the hood. Confidence helps but if you were like me, a bag is best. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
It happened
just last week doing rudder excersises in a Super Cub, even though the outside air temp was 20 degrees, once I got my coat off and the heat off, I was fine. The REAL issue here is: How the heck did you get your coat off while flying a Cub? Last time I was in a Cub, it was pretty tight in there -- and I was wearing a T-shirt and shorts, with the door off! I can't imagine squirming out of a coat while airborne... -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
I was getting some duel, so my instructor flew from the back seat.
Headset off, unzip coat, touch chin to chest, reach straight back over shoulders and grab the back of your coat, pull the back of your coat up and forward over your head so now you have your arms still in the sleeves and are looking at the back of your coat with the collar between your wrists. Now just pull your arms out of the sleeves and you have the coat in your lap. Got it? ) Works while driving too, if you can get your wife to hold the wheel -- Jim Burns III Remove "nospam" to reply "Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:rkwub.41282$Dw6.185351@attbi_s02... It happened just last week doing rudder excersises in a Super Cub, even though the outside air temp was 20 degrees, once I got my coat off and the heat off, I was fine. The REAL issue here is: How the heck did you get your coat off while flying a Cub? Last time I was in a Cub, it was pretty tight in there -- and I was wearing a T-shirt and shorts, with the door off! I can't imagine squirming out of a coat while airborne... -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Headset off, unzip coat, touch chin to chest, reach straight back over
shoulders and grab the back of your coat, pull the back of your coat up and forward over your head so now you have your arms still in the sleeves and are looking at the back of your coat with the collar between your wrists. Ah, you must be younger than me. The last time I tried that maneuver in flight, I got the coat over my head and was stricken with a terrible muscle cramp in my right shoulder. So there we were, flying high over the Midwest, Mary at the yoke (and laughing hysterically, BTW), as I'm dying in agony with my coat stuck over my head, unable to move... It wasn't pretty... I now make sure my coat is OFF before departure. ;-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
In article 2nxub.240040$Tr4.703005@attbi_s03, Jay Honeck
wrote: Headset off, unzip coat, touch chin to chest, reach straight back over shoulders and grab the back of your coat, pull the back of your coat up and forward over your head so now you have your arms still in the sleeves and are looking at the back of your coat with the collar between your wrists. Ah, you must be younger than me. The last time I tried that maneuver in flight, I got the coat over my head and was stricken with a terrible muscle cramp in my right shoulder. So there we were, flying high over the Midwest, Mary at the yoke (and laughing hysterically, BTW), as I'm dying in agony with my coat stuck over my head, unable to move... It wasn't pretty... I now make sure my coat is OFF before departure. ;-) You guys make taking a coat off too difficult. All on has to do is reach behind with one arm, grab the cuff of the opposite sleeve and pull your arm out. Reach around behind you with the unsleeved arm, grab the cuff and pull the other arm out of the sleeve. |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
John T wrote:
"No Such User" wrote in message Also, in case you're tempted to offer your home remedy, I've already tried the usual tricks, e.g., ginger, light eating, no eating, high-carb eating, the electric wrist-strap gizmo. Nothing helps. Have you flown in actual conditions? If so, how did you fare compared to the hood? My experience has been that flying in actual is easier for me than flying with the hood. Is taking Dramamine and similar drugs not an option? I haven't read the labels, but Dramamine has worked well for family members who are prone to motion sickness. It's certainly not an option when you exercising the privileges of your medical certificate. |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Try it without the hood on.
If it still bothers you try seeing your Ear Nose and Throat. The hood causes me problems when I am in training. I have over two hundred Instrument hours and I still hate the hood. Try the Jepp Flip up "Glasses" They seem to be better for me. Michelle No Such User wrote: I wonder if I have what it takes to get an instrument rating. I can fly just fine when the air is smooth, but if there's any turbulence I can last at most two minutes before I have to choose between taking off the hood or losing my lunch. The general consensus seems to be that this will go away eventually, but I haven't seen any sign of it. So to all those pilots out there, how many of you gave up on an IR because of motion sickness? How many of you started out getting queasy but eventually got over it? Also, in case you're tempted to offer your home remedy, I've already tried the usual tricks, e.g., ginger, light eating, no eating, high-carb eating, the electric wrist-strap gizmo. Nothing helps. -- Michelle P ATP-ASEL, CP-AMEL, and AMT-A&P "Elisabeth" a Maule M-7-235B (no two are alike) Volunteer Pilot, Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Builder, Habitat for Humanity |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
bush: impossible to be AWOL (do vets give a sh!t) | B2431 | Military Aviation | 7 | September 8th 04 04:20 PM |
aero-bowling would you like to give it a try? | Gilan | Home Built | 13 | December 1st 03 04:31 PM |
aero-bowling would you like to give it a try? | Gilan | Piloting | 13 | December 1st 03 04:31 PM |
CFI logging instrument time | Barry | Instrument Flight Rules | 21 | November 11th 03 12:23 AM |
Long-range Spitfires and daylight Bomber Command raids (was: #1 Jet of World War II) | The Revolution Will Not Be Televised | Military Aviation | 20 | August 27th 03 09:14 AM |