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Old 2nd April 2011 | 19:56
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mark_c
 
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Stomach not up to it???

Hey folks, just looking for a bit of advice, i want to do an integrated course so i went for an introductory flight today. We went up in a cessna 152 and as soon as we left the runway we were been thrown everywhere with the wind. I was ok with the turbulance until i was told to take the controls!! My belly felt like it had turned inside-out and i had a cold sweat, when the instructor took over for landing it began to ease a bit.

Is this due to the fact it was windy and my first time in a light a/c? I really wanna train for my ATPL but i aint forking out €80k only to find out i dont like it or my belly isnt up for it! I have decided ill give it another chance on a calmer day. Is it normal for a pilot in a light aircraft to feel sick, or should i be looking at a different career? If i cant train due to something beyond my control i wont be too upset!

Thanks people
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