Anyone else get tired after flying?

[Maurus]

Originally Posted by tonyw

I didn't get tired.

It had the exact opposite effect on me.

I would be wired and hypersensitive. Things that I normally didn't notice became so clear to me. It was pretty bizarre.

Hmm, are you sure your flight instructor wasn't slipping something into your drink?

[Matt13C]

Originally Posted by scflyin

I had a flight the other day that I was just starving. And then we got a crew meal and I almost went into a food coma. Man it good to eat but it made me that more tired. I'd like to say I eat healthy on the days I fly, but that doesn't happen. I usually get a big bag of trail mix and eat that and drink a lot of water while I am flying.

yeah, what is the bathroom situation like while flying commercial/corporate? Are you actually allowed out of your seat to go?

I for some reason have a desire to fly a Dash 8, don't ask me why. I just think it would be fun to fly for a few years before jumping into a jet. I hear they lack a bathroom, and I drink a good amount of water so I will need to stock up on those portable pilot urinals (PPU's) ha ha.

[Do3r17]

It wasn't to bad for me. I played quite a bit of slight simulator before I started training so the multi task deal wasn't to bad.

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by Do3r17

It wasn't to bad for me. I played quite a bit of slight simulator before I started training so the multi task deal wasn't to bad.

Your instructor probably was helping you too much or not pushing you hard enough. I don't think any bit of flight simulator prepares you for real world flying. Of course, the only exception being radio navigation and all of the textbook knowledge and principles.

[flyguy]

Originally Posted by AngelFuree

Your instructor probably was helping you too much or not pushing you hard enough. I don't think any bit of flight simulator prepares you for real world flying. Of course, the only exception being radio navigation and all of the textbook knowledge and principles.

You'd be surprised.

[tonyw]

Originally Posted by Maurus

Hmm, are you sure your flight instructor wasn't slipping something into your drink?

Nope. Drank out of my own water bottle.

When I do something that's mentally and physically stimulating, I do not get tired. I get pumped and full of energy. It's a natural high for me and it takes me a while to come down from it.

[PGT]

Originally Posted by flyguy

You'd be surprised.

yes but it's still two different worlds, especially when things get busy.

[Minuteman]

Maybe your headset's too tight. Seriously, it helps to be comfortable.

And remember, trim for a speed, not an altitude.

[scflyin]

It's called the walk of shame. You have to leave the flight deck and walk past the pax to go do your thing. I never have, but I have had a captain or two do it.

[Hckey2477]

Yes, i would say its definitly normal to get tired. I got tired for the longest time, especially on a hot day or when i had to do partial panel instrument approaches.

[Do3r17]

I also would like to add that when I multi-task I get really pumped up and that high stays with me for a while. So that may be the reason as well.

[Boris Badenov]

Flying around at 3000 feet doing donuts and stalls will plum tucker you out. In my instructing days, I often required three beers to regain baseline. It gets better when you have an autopilot, an ipod, a computer that will play dvds, and a good book. That's what I call multi-tasking.

[flyguy]

Originally Posted by Boris Badenov

...an ipod, a computer that will play dvds...

or better yet, an ipod that plays movies. One less thing to carry around.

[Beech driver]

I have only been tired once when I was flying. That was a couple years ago in the final 20 minutes of a 7 hour flight to Kentucky and back. Normally I can be very tired and yawning all the way to the airport. But once I am in the plane, wide awake. Regardless of what time I have taken off. Lately, however, I have resorted to an iPod when the situation allows.

[PGT]

just flew a XC, 1.7 TT and both myself and my pass. are wiped out.

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by PGT

just flew a XC, 1.7 TT and both myself and my pass. are wiped out.

Haha, wait until you do those longer ones. Longest I've done on one straight leg was 3.5 hours while time building for the instrument rating. The total time that day was 6.2.

[PGT]

Originally Posted by AngelFuree

Haha, wait until you do those longer ones. Longest I've done on one straight leg was 3.5 hours while time building for the instrument rating. The total time that day was 6.2.

I've done 3.3 but that was to knock out my night and x/c for PPL. I came home around 230ish and went straight to bed.

[esa17]

I try and block out my schedule after someone sets up my 4th flight in any given day. By the time I'm done with 4 or 5 lessons in a day I'm ready for some serious sleep and a nice glass of ice tea. I like mid-day naps as much as the next guy but I find they seem to have an adverse effect. After a good nap it seems like my brain takes a while to reboot and I just don't feel as sharp.

[PGT]

they say mid-day naps should be kept to 20min naps. I go for 15-20min and usually feel energized when I wake up.

[Doug Taylor]

The preferred nomenclature is "combat nap"..."combat nap" sir.

Throw the clip on tie over your eyes and snooze away... of course until one of your friends comes in the lounge and screams, "Get'chyo lazy ass up!"

[Pilot Hopeful]

Originally Posted by Matt13C

. . . and I drink a good amount of water . . .

Drinking is good! Dehydration and lack of sufficient nourishment can contribute fatigue. Sometimes a couple glasses of water and a good meal can have dramatic effects on reversing the feelings of tiredness after flying, even when we do not necessarily feel hungry or thirsty.

[Doug Taylor]

2L of water ever 8 hours for me! Helps with fatigue.

[Stomp16]

Oh just wait..........................ha, ha, HA!!! All of you guys that are starting your instrument training this summer, you're in for a big surprise!!!! Nothing in this world, and I mean NOTHING sucks more than being under that damn hood and being knocked around by thermals 1000agl off the ground in 100+ degree heat while shooting approaches. I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad that I don't have to put that damn thing on again!!!


(I think I'm gonna frame my Foggles and hang them in my living room now that I'm done with CFII.)

[Boris Badenov]

I played quite a bit of slight simulator before I started training so the multi task deal wasn't to bad.

Nothing in this world, and I mean NOTHING sucks more than being under that damn hood and being knocked around by thermals 1000agl off the ground in 100+ degree heat while shooting approaches.

I can think of a few things. I can even think of a few things that happen in an airplane.

[Stomp16]

Originally Posted by Boris Badenov

I can think of a few things. I can even think of a few things that happen in an airplane.

Ok..............fine, ONE of the worst things to do in an airplane while training.............

Happy now?