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Old 29th Jul 2003, 20:31
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mumraaa
 
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Thanks for your replies. I am going to keep a daily record of my BP until I take my class 1 in January. Do you think this will help my cause if my blood pressure is high at the time of the test? I do get real nervous when the doc takes my BP. I tested it this morning and it was 125/83 and that was after a cuppa.

Also, I do get a bit nervous when taking passengers. Once I've started the engines I'm fine as I have plenty to do to keep my mind occupied. But, I do get the butterflies before a flight (unless its local and perfect weather) and I have passengers. Do many pilots get the same? Presumably this will increase my BP when i have the butterflies but dont want go taking my BP in front of my passengers!! that may worry them slightly me thinks! ha ha. quite a funny thougth tho!
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