Several years ago our club had a "Pilots Night" presentation by an AIS nutrition expert and one of the things I remember and have used during my flight preparation is to drink about 500ml of an electrolyte sports drink approx 90 minutes prior to launch time.
We were advised that one of the benefits of these products is they help retain hydration, however she also advised us to take more drinking water then we expected to need and if possible have equipment that allows us to pee in flight. Round the bar I have been surprised to hear just how many pilots cannot or have not been able to pee in flight - something to do with the seating position and that is a whole new topic :) SDF -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce Taylor Sent: Thursday, 1 February 2007 9:32 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Hydration and nutrition made simple In my experience it takes some time for my body to become accustomed to dealing with high levels of fluid intake and loss. The effect is that if I did no prior preparation, I would almost certainly be dehydrated at some level during the first few days of a flying session, comp or whatever. Despite the level of fluid intake being high enough, it simply passes through my system and exits the pee-tube, without being absorbed. Imagine pouring water on a totally dry pot plant... it all runs out the bottom until the soil becomes moist, then it is much more readily absorbed. If I were to begin my preparation on the morning of a flight, it is already too late. My usual plan is to begin a well-above-average intake of water a few days before I leave for a comp, then my system is ready to handle the volume when the time comes. I might add that my work is quite physically active, and I still find gliding another big step up in fluid requirements. If you have a sedentary-style work then it probably means an even greater change. Any medical comment on this idea? BT. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 8:25 PM Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Hydration and nutrition made simple > JR > > That is indeed my experience. When working in ceilings and in > circumstances > that are very hot, I find I cannot drink enough cold water. I like to > drink > cool water but will drink warm water in preference to icy cold. Even then > sometimes I cannot keep up and I judge my hydration by the amount of times > I > wee. > > regards > John Ashford > 07 3822 4264 > 0409679867 _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
