Does anyone know if u get motion sickness on large aircraft will u get sick on light aircraft if im flying it?

Question

I get motion sickness in the back seat of smaller cars and large aircraft and i want to fly a light aircraft and was just wondering if anyone know. Please answer if u know thanx

Answer 1

A small plane will have more erratic movements then a large aircraft and if it is actually the motion that makes you sick and not the lack of seeing the horizon then take a few motion sickness pills before you fly. On the other hand, if you don't get sick while sitting in the passenger seat in the front of a car, but do in the back seat, then maybe you will be alright in the front of the plane.

I get sick in the back of cars but do fine in small planes and helicopters. When I fly on large planes I always get a window seat.

Answer 2

There will definitely be more 'motion' on a smaller aircraft than on a larger one like a 747. Smaller cars have stiffer suspension, usually, while larger cars 'float' to deaden road vibrations, so that might explain you being prone to motion sickeness in smaller cars. Remember that smaller airplanes, like a 172 which may be your trainer, also are much louder and vibrate more than a ride in coach class, so your senses will be a little more overwhelmed than in a connecting flight from Vegas to Dallas. So yeah, if large aircraft bother you, I think smaller ones will do the same. There are pills however that help with motion sickness to some extent. Good luck.

Answer 3

Hi, if you get motion sickness, then there is good chance you will get motion sickness while flying small plane too. Motion sickness is a sensory perception which is making you uncomfortable. So if you are not comfortable in a large plane, there will be more motions in a small plane, and this will heighten your discomfort. So looks like your intent to fly will be difficult. You can ask any flight school and they should give you the same reply as this.

Answer 4

Hi Danny...motion sickness is an imbalance of your middle ear. It doesn't have a memory...that means that getting motion sick isn't a guarantee..

A lot of times being motion sick can be the result of anxiety too...like being scared or worried.

Other times it can be from being a non-smoker and having people around you smoking - or simply drinking too much alcohol.

Whatever you get sick from, it's always a good idea to bring "the patch" - this is like a band-aid...you put it behind your ear and it has anti motion sick medicine in it. Jet fighter pilots use it.
In America you can find it at any pharmacy - if you are in Europe, you might have to see a doctor first.

Good luck and enjoy your flight!!

Answer 5

I get sick while travelling in a car whether it's the front or the back but don't feel sick if I'm driving (so I drive everywhere) I think if you're on the controls of the plane you should be ok, it's the concentrating on the horizon i think that does it, but try going up with someone else and sit next to the pilot and pretend you're the one at the controls.

Answer 6

I nevever get sick on planes, but I do get sea sick on boats