Originally Posted by
OrionDriver
Hi Y'all,
I'm pretty new to 121 aviation and have been at a major for only a few months. However, I've noticed that after a few day trip I am frequently getting ill when I get home or on the last day of the trip. Usually it's a sore throat and achey sort of deal - and it kinda sucks to start my days off feeling crappy.
I clean my area with wet wipes every time I get into a new plane. I also drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy.
Have any of you experienced something like this? If so, what was your solution?
I realize the job is somewhat rough on the body, radiation, lots of sitting, dry air, and exposure to lots of people, but I was a bit surprised that I've been having this happen.
Thanks y'all.
Are you getting 8 hours of sleep? Are you drinking alcohol after the flights? Serious questions, every time I push it up too much on trips and fly the next day I inevitably get sick.
Airborne (over the counter Vitamin C supplement) works wonders, but it's preventative only.