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Superfly7XAF · March 9th, 2008, 19:31

Hi guys, I'm new here, love the website. I've been a long time lurker and finally decided to join.

I just began my PPL and I had my first lesson today (FBO). Everything went fine and I didn't have much of a problem doing basic manuevers and controlling the aircraft (DA20). The only problem was I got a little motion sickness when doing touch and gos. Going up I was fine, climbing, descending, turning, no problem. Then we went to do touch and gos and it was a little choppy below 3000 ft. After doing three I kinda got a little nauseous. I probably concentrated on the instruments too much rather than looking outside (bad habit I picked up from flight sim). I didn't throw up and it wasn't that bad, but I definitely felt it.

I want to make a career out of flying and possibly go Air Force. So did this happen to anyone else the first time up? Is this just something that your body gets used to after a while or should I be concerned? Will it cause a problem for me in the future?

Thanks guys, look forward to your feedback and it's great to be onboard!!!

March 9th, 2008, 19:31	#1
Superfly7XAF Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Left Seat Posts: 21	First post, Question about motion sickness Hi guys, I'm new here, love the website. I've been a long time lurker and finally decided to join. I just began my PPL and I had my first lesson today (FBO). Everything went fine and I didn't have much of a problem doing basic manuevers and controlling the aircraft (DA20). The only problem was I got a little motion sickness when doing touch and gos. Going up I was fine, climbing, descending, turning, no problem. Then we went to do touch and gos and it was a little choppy below 3000 ft. After doing three I kinda got a little nauseous. I probably concentrated on the instruments too much rather than looking outside (bad habit I picked up from flight sim). I didn't throw up and it wasn't that bad, but I definitely felt it. I want to make a career out of flying and possibly go Air Force. So did this happen to anyone else the first time up? Is this just something that your body gets used to after a while or should I be concerned? Will it cause a problem for me in the future? Thanks guys, look forward to your feedback and it's great to be onboard!!!