heat fatigue

Chaz · September 28th, 2005, 11:44

I'm sure most of you know its rough doing maneuvers (stalls, ground ref, emergency procedures, etc) in a small, single engine plane in very hot weather. This is my second time out of about 10 flights that I have started to sweat and become light-headed during the end of the flight. I don't know what to make of it. I don't know if its normal or its just me and if this will ultimately affect my career choice. What are ways to not get in this situation and trust me the fans don't do nothing.

ajf005 · September 28th, 2005, 12:21

When you're doing manuevers you can go up a couple thousand feet and there is a noticable difference in temperature. If you're in the pattern you're pretty much screwed and you have to deal with it. Drink lots of water before you go up or bring some with you to sip on.

FlyingNole · September 28th, 2005, 14:33

I dont know where ya from, but brotha, you dont know hot until you fly in Miami/South Florida during the summer months. You're lucky that you just begin to sweat at the end of the flight. Its so hot down here that I'm soaking wet before the engine starts.

Hot and rough weather are just things you will have to deal with when flying during the summer months.

And yes, its normal, deal with it

slowandlow · September 28th, 2005, 17:10

Are you letting your instructor know that you're are starting to get light headed, or you just trying to deal with it?

kellwolf · September 28th, 2005, 19:40

Sounds like dehydration to me. We have a problem with that down here in our 100 degree heat in TX. I ALWAYS carry a water bottle in the plane with me.

"They" say it supposed to get down to 80 here sometime this week. "They" also said that last week. If I ever find out who "they" are, I might have to hurt them....

slowandlow · September 28th, 2005, 19:55

"They" are hiding from you!!

I_WANNA_BE_ATP · September 29th, 2005, 12:29

Sounds like dehydration to me also. Take a water bottle with you, every 20 minutes, have your instructor take the controls, take a swig and take the controls back. I know a guy doing his private over in Tampa during the summer would wear a cammelback when he went flying, said he could drink and not have to let the instructor take over for a minute.

FlyOrDie · September 29th, 2005, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by I_WANNA_BE_ATP

....have your instructor take the controls...

Or use this opportunity to learn how to fly and retrieve things in the cockpit at the same time. Good luck with your training.

September 28th, 2005, 11:44	#1
Chaz Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 68	heat fatigue I'm sure most of you know its rough doing maneuvers (stalls, ground ref, emergency procedures, etc) in a small, single engine plane in very hot weather. This is my second time out of about 10 flights that I have started to sweat and become light-headed during the end of the flight. I don't know what to make of it. I don't know if its normal or its just me and if this will ultimately affect my career choice. What are ways to not get in this situation and trust me the fans don't do nothing.

September 28th, 2005, 14:33	#3
FlyingNole Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 2,090	I dont know where ya from, but brotha, you dont know hot until you fly in Miami/South Florida during the summer months. You're lucky that you just begin to sweat at the end of the flight. Its so hot down here that I'm soaking wet before the engine starts. Hot and rough weather are just things you will have to deal with when flying during the summer months. And yes, its normal, deal with it __________________ Don't call her a babe, ok? She is a Chechnyan prostitute, and you will address her as such! -ATHF

September 28th, 2005, 17:10	#4
slowandlow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So. California (KSLI) Posts: 309	Are you letting your instructor know that you're are starting to get light headed, or you just trying to deal with it? __________________ "Air Force Four-Five, it appears your engine has...oh, disregard...I see you've already ejected"

September 28th, 2005, 19:40	#5
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,529	Sounds like dehydration to me. We have a problem with that down here in our 100 degree heat in TX. I ALWAYS carry a water bottle in the plane with me. "They" say it supposed to get down to 80 here sometime this week. "They" also said that last week. If I ever find out who "they" are, I might have to hurt them.... __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

September 28th, 2005, 19:55	#6
slowandlow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So. California (KSLI) Posts: 309	"They" are hiding from you!! __________________ "Air Force Four-Five, it appears your engine has...oh, disregard...I see you've already ejected"

September 28th, 2005, 12:21	#2
ajf005 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 134	When you're doing manuevers you can go up a couple thousand feet and there is a noticable difference in temperature. If you're in the pattern you're pretty much screwed and you have to deal with it. Drink lots of water before you go up or bring some with you to sip on.

September 29th, 2005, 12:29	#7
I_WANNA_BE_ATP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: 3rd Rock From the Sun Posts: 858	Sounds like dehydration to me also. Take a water bottle with you, every 20 minutes, have your instructor take the controls, take a swig and take the controls back. I know a guy doing his private over in Tampa during the summer would wear a cammelback when he went flying, said he could drink and not have to let the instructor take over for a minute. __________________ Nolite Te Bastasdes Carborundrum !!!!!

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