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At 10:59 AM 8/6/01 -0700, JOE HINIG wrote: >I remember an email mentioning chronic airsickness. Is this you or your chronic passenger that is the concern? What sets the victim off? Turns or turbulence or both? A lot of people swear by this 'relief band' gadget, which actively sends an electrical pulse through the wrist's accu-pressure point. Take a look at www.avweb.com in the aeromedical section for the scoop. I've used Scopalamine trans-derm patches at sea and would have to say that I'd NEVER want such a thing in my system if I were flying the plane. I found the side-effects to be daunting (your mileage may vary). They did, however, let me become the only one not blowing chunks on a 30-foot cutter in 25-foot confused seas with no steadying wind just after a California Coastal Storm. Indeed, I could help other people 'Shout for Huey,' and not even be bothered, a sight/smell which makes me woozy on dry land. Suddenly I had the iron stomach of a ward nurse. Had the world's driest mouth to point of having a sore throat and insatiable thirst and could barely take a leak, but didn't feel seasick. Other management techniques include making sure the eyes are outside as much as possible, avoiding acidy/greasy meals and coffee prior to flight (choose starches; pancakes stay down real good). I once took an unusual attitudes lesson just after a great, big, greasy sub sandwich, complete with onions and olive oil. Didn't puke, but didn't feel at all well either. Ginger seems to help (ginger snaps), as does peppermint, ginger, or camomile tea. Not falling asleep is a biggie. Sleepiness is actually a symptom of the onset of motion-sickness! It's better to be a little on the cool side than too warm. Oxygen deprivation at higher altitudes (even 6500 feet) seems to be a factor in wooziness. Getting adequate rest the night before is important,as is avoiding alcohol overnight prior to flight. I think the Ercoupe is better than things like the 172 and 150 in bumps. But it definitely feels them more than a Mooney or Comanche (Vee-tail Bonanzas have a sickening yaw). I truly believe that flying with the canopy open and lots of fresh air swirling around is a big, big help. Good luck. I've had motion-sickness and I know that there is no sick like sea-sick. Greg ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Sid.bAhN69 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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