Originally Posted by
Puckhead
Hey guys I have a few questions for you guys about how you deal with colds lol I know of all things a cold. I am just getting over a pretty nasty one and have lost the runny nose and all that but still cant get my ers to equalize fully. Should I go fly? Im just time building for a rating so its not life or death flying today but time is time so what would you guys do? I am currently taking the Zicam thing and it worked just cant get the ears right. Thanks for any input!
The most severe changes in atmospheric pressure that can cause sinus block below 5000 MSL. That's usually where you'll notice the block. So even on a training flight you can get in some serious pain.