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.

What you talk about is the centrifuge.

AFAIK not part of any standard medical assessment program for civil pilots.

FD

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?

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.

thanks a lot for all your replies. i feel so hopeful now. but i'm going for commercial pilot. is that test included?

thanks again. really really appreciate it!!

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.