dizzy and nausea
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From: Malaysia
dizzy and nausea
i'm new in this line so if i'm asking nonsense, pls excuse me.
i've always wanted to be a pilot but something is holding me back. I was told once again recently about a test
that all cadet pilots have to go through. It is said to be
that each cadet will be put into a machine/simulator that will
swing and turn us many rounds to make sure we don't
feel dizzy or vomit. Is that true? I don't see the
possibility that I won't feel nausea or dizzy after
being turned so many rounds. Please advise or let me
know who I can seek consultation from. Really
appreciate it.
i've always wanted to be a pilot but something is holding me back. I was told once again recently about a test
that all cadet pilots have to go through. It is said to be
that each cadet will be put into a machine/simulator that will
swing and turn us many rounds to make sure we don't
feel dizzy or vomit. Is that true? I don't see the
possibility that I won't feel nausea or dizzy after
being turned so many rounds. Please advise or let me
know who I can seek consultation from. Really
appreciate it.
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Don, as Flying Dutch mentioned it sounds like a centifuge test! As far as i'm aware that only has to be undertaken by military pilots to measure their tolerance to G Loading ... e.g. F16 pilots must be able to withstand 9G and A10 pilots 7G ... Are you planning to be a military pilot Don?
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From: New Zealand
You might be talking about a large gyro-chair. It has a seat in the middle, and spins to give the sensation of weightlessness and/or unusual orientation.
Here are some variants:
http://spaceboy.nasda.go.jp/lib/cent...g/tksc_132.jpg
http://www.makinwaves.ca/images/gyro.jpg
I believe astronauts are trained in these devices.
'Regular' pilots are, as far as I know, not.
Here are some variants:
http://spaceboy.nasda.go.jp/lib/cent...g/tksc_132.jpg
http://www.makinwaves.ca/images/gyro.jpg
I believe astronauts are trained in these devices.
'Regular' pilots are, as far as I know, not.
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From: Chicago, IL, USA
Don't worry, it's making you sick!
The only test for motion sickness you'll endure will be the stall/steep turn regime. If you can handle that you'll be fine.
Some students (cadets) do have a hard time with motion sickness. The good news is, over time, you'll build a tolerance against it and handle it better and better.
Some find ginger to settle their stomach. You may be able to buy ginger capsules. Try 1000-1500mg before you fly.
Or maybe just some ginger ale.
Good luck.
Some students (cadets) do have a hard time with motion sickness. The good news is, over time, you'll build a tolerance against it and handle it better and better.
Some find ginger to settle their stomach. You may be able to buy ginger capsules. Try 1000-1500mg before you fly.
Or maybe just some ginger ale.
Good luck.
