I've had similar experiences.
I learned early on that reading in a moving car would make me nauseous (which taught me how to read maps quickly <grin>).
I find I get nauseous if I get over-heated (one of the reasons I love the open cockpit option of the Coupe) or don't have cool air blowing on my face (such as in a car with the air turned off).
I was completely miserable when I was 7 months pregnant and my first husband insisted that we had to fly non-stop from Gainesville to Wauchula, FL in a rental 172 on a very hot day with a fair amount of turbulence. He refused to allow me to take the controls, and refused to land anywhere along the way so I could cool off and get rid of the nausea. (He was also a jerk in a number of other ways, including wanting to be a pilot just for the status it provided him rather than any real love of aviation)
I've also found that I hate being in the back of an aircraft with no windows to look out of and no sense of moving air - there is more motion in the tail section of large aircrafts, and the only thing that helps offset the sensation of motion sickness for me is to focus on the sky outside the window and pretend I'm out there in the fresh air.
I fully agree with everyone who suggested flying in the cool of the day, when there is the least amount of turbulence, and keep the flights short to begin with. Do your best to get your passengers interested in flying the airplane - even if it is only resting their hands and feet lightly on the controls and following you through the motions (although actually being able to experience controlling the airplane is much better).
If you show compassion and understanding to your passengers, they will be far more likely to want to continue to fly with you.
Susan
On Apr 11, 2006, at 9:52 AM, Jerry Eichenberger wrote:
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I wrote the book about being sick. In fact, I almost didn't get my first medical 40 years ago when I admitted car sickness to the AME. I had suffered car sickness throughout most of my youth, and I still can't ride passenger in a car and read without being uncomfortable.
Motion sickness of any type (car, air or sea) usually diminishes, then goes away with experience and exposure to the element that causes it. Otherwise, the Navy would be hard pressed for sailors.
I agree with others' ideas about making the first few flights in calm air (most important), and keeping the flights short.
The heat of the day is the worst. Fly the passenger early in the morning, or in the late evening when there's no turbulence, and the air is cool. Keep the person well ventilated and cool.
Then fly for only a few moments - maybe as little as 10 or 15 minutes to start.
My daughter gave up flying when she was 15 years old, and was learning to fly a glider. That damn instructor wouldn't't take my word for it to keep the flights short. Gliders are the worst for people who get sick, because the flying is done in thermals which means in rough air, and those canopies let in a lot of heat from the sun.
As for airplane and sick passengers - this, too, will pass IF you don't rush things, pick the best possible times to fly those passengers, and don't push long flights for a long time.
This from the kid who couldn't ride in anything longer than about an hour without getting sick, who eventually cured it and taught aerobatics at one time.
Jerry E.
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Best cure I ever found for motion sickness in the air was teaching the
passenger how to fly cross-country - starting with straight and level,
and then perhaps teach them the trick of turning the Coupe by sticking
one's arm out the window to demonstrate how much more fun and
interesting flying the Coupe is than other airplanes. This usually
engages the mind and heart so much that they forget about their stomach
and learn how enjoyable it is to experience the freedom which flying
brings.
Did you have the windows open? Sometimes all it takes is fresh air
brushing past one's face.
There's also a wristband sold which applies pressure to the acupressure
site on the wrist which alleviates motion sickness and nausea. They
are inexpensive and directions are on the package.
Personally I think you'll enjoy greater success with allowing them to
fly the Coupe - and then they'll have much greater understanding of
your love of flying it.
Susan
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My first passengers were my son (Saturday), and then my wife (Sunday).
Both got some degree of motion sickness, even when I flew straight and
level all the time (except, of course for pattern, climbing and
descending).
Both said they would fly again (a statement surely driven by LOVE).
My wife took some Dramamine pills and did better than my son.
My son (22 years old) getting motion sickness is hard to understand
because he does all the wild roller coaster rides and swinging hanging
off a cord from a high tower, thrills which I won't even go near!!! Go
figure!!!
Any advice on EFFECTIVE motion sickness remedies would be appreciated.
I would love to be able to do cross countries with my wife and with my
son.
ELIACIM CORTES
N87071
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