Flying while sick?
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SierraPilot123
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The up and down pressures changes can wreck havoc on your sinuses, which are probably full of fluid. Flying sick a good way to get a sinus infection. And not to mention blocked Eustachian tubes. I learned first hand when I was a CFI not to fly with a head cold....ouch
The up and down pressures changes can wreck havoc on your sinuses, which are probably full of fluid. Flying sick a good way to get a sinus infection. And not to mention blocked Eustachian tubes. I learned first hand when I was a CFI not to fly with a head cold....ouch
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What are your symptoms? Are you flying with crew?
I had sinus problems and flew skydivers up to 10,000 in a 182 for the first time with another pilot training me. I was rushed down by the other pilot training me to pick up the next load. I could not get my ears to pop and the pressure was insanely painful. I stopped for my first day in training and they understood. I couldn't hear out of one ear for 2 weeks. It shoved the fluid into my tubes. It came close to having my eardrum cut and drained. I'll never do it again.
Sinus problems...no, no, no! Not worth it. Not even on the first day of your job. Would you rather miss a couple days or 3 or more weeks? Maybe approach the company in this sort of way.
I had sinus problems and flew skydivers up to 10,000 in a 182 for the first time with another pilot training me. I was rushed down by the other pilot training me to pick up the next load. I could not get my ears to pop and the pressure was insanely painful. I stopped for my first day in training and they understood. I couldn't hear out of one ear for 2 weeks. It shoved the fluid into my tubes. It came close to having my eardrum cut and drained. I'll never do it again.
Sinus problems...no, no, no! Not worth it. Not even on the first day of your job. Would you rather miss a couple days or 3 or more weeks? Maybe approach the company in this sort of way.
Stomp16
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That's a very quick up and down flight. I imagine your head wanted to blow up most of the way. :banghead: I feel for you on that one..........
Cav
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wildfreightess is the winner. I had a "family member" give me those at a young age...I'm not saying which one but I will say she is much older than me and played an important role in my upbringing
Worked like a charm.In all seriousness, call in sick for the reasons others mentioned. Plus as a student you won't learn anything anyway so don't waste your time. Stay in bed and study for a written exam or FARs...or hell just take a day off it's ok to do every once in a while!
By the way wildfreightess, nothing sexier than a woman who likes her bourbon!
popaviator
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Thanks for the advice, my instructor really pushed me to sim today and it was horrible....tomorrow I think I'm going to take the day off to sleep and study my PTS.
SierraPilot123
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Don't take it personally. It is his job to push you, but def. don't hesitate to speak up if you need the day off from the sim.
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TAKE THE DAY OFF!!!!
did I mention that CAPs mean seriousness?
I know this is hard to do.. but let your mind recover as well as your physical body. sorry for the bold and CAPs. your body is telling you "give me a break."
wake up whenever you do naturally.
do some easy and solid 2 minute stretches. drink plenty of water. watch a movie that makes you grin. forget aviation. avoid jetcareers! (sorry doug.)
aviation will be waiting for you tomorrow.
surreal1221
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Flying while sick:
Don't do it.
Don't do it.
flyguy
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Hmm... think I might make myself some of that stuff anyway
juxtapilot
Snowflake
I once went flying with a head cold. The flight was 2 hours, and ended with me sick as hell and a fever and bad... It wasn't fun. Flying sick makes you sicker.
Feel better man!
Feel better man!
The sinus pressure that builds up in your head after the descent makes it not even worth it. Last time I flew sick, I couldn't hear out of my right ear for 3 days. I won't make that mistake again. Flying sick can be dangerous to yourself and a little inconsiderate to others, but then again most of us have done it.
Cav
Former Maddog Whisperer
Come on Old Pete, you as a southern man should know Jack Daniels doesn't count!! I said BOURBON drinking women are sexy!!
tonyw
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I've flown with a nasty hangover before, back when I was a student pilot. And it was in the summer, when it was hot and humid. I thought I was going to puke before we left the ground but it wouldn't have done anything since I had nothing left to puke up!
Steep turns were on the agenda that day, too.
Not fun.
Steep turns were on the agenda that day, too.
Not fun.
moxiepilot
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Finally, someone who gets me...
