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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 8:37 pm
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tlglenn
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Originally Posted by mad1
One year later, last weekend, I did an official introductory flight lesson. The flight was ok. For the first 20 minutes that is. Then, as the instructor took over to land, I started to feel dizzy. By the time we landed, I couldn't walk straight. I had to lie down on a couch and nap for 45 minutes, then I was ok to drive back home.
I think as you take more lessons you'll build up a resistance plus the instructor will let you stay on the controls longer which will help. Watch out for certain medications. Make sure they're not on the disapproved list. Have you tried ginger root or ginger ale?

Good luck!
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