Ever had a Passenger feel airsick, seasick, carsick? By Bret Willat

It is embarrassing for everyone when someone gets airsick, seasick, carsick, or other upset stomach. We have all felt, at least a little, of that uncomfortable feeling. The bad times are when you feel so sick you are afraid you are going to die, the really bad times are when you are afraid you are not going to die!

Most pilots when they start their flying get a little queasy. Many just quit flying because they do not know or their instructor did not tell them, queasiness is not unusual. Many pilots do get airsick when they start flight training, but usually it goes away. But there are many people who give up too soon. It seems that there are a number of factors why people become air sick, but most do, thankfully, get over it eventually.

As an operator of an FBO for over 20 years and a CFI for over 25 years I have tried to let people know that it is not unusual and the queasy feeling will go away with knowledge and practice. However, it is hard for some people to just get past it and they do not want to take medications that make them drowsy (and I don’t want that in a student either). I have found the most effective method is to assure the passenger and to teach them what is going to happen and how safe this is. Knowledge does help to alleviate some of the fears.

At Sky Sailing we take thousands of passengers for rides in sailplanes. Our rides are one or two passenger rides. We have seen just about every type of airsickness there is. Some are so fast and without warning that the bag is not used and there is a mess to clean. So we were very excited but cautious when introduced to VitaMotion-S™. It is a spray that works in a very short time and doesn’t seem to leave any drug side effects. We have had people who tell us they are very susceptible to motion sickness, try this spray and have had NO feelings of motion sickness at all. We find it works best for the person who thinks they might become sick, to take the VitaMotion-S before the flight. It also works for many people who become sick during the flight but do not wait too long before trying the spray. If they wait too long the spray will still help their recovery time, if not stop the progress. Our pilots are very pleased with the results, and the passengers enjoy their flights much more.

So why a spray?  Intra-oral VitaMotion-S™ sprays have a non-toxic spray pump which delivers the purest form of vitamins, minerals, herbs and other nutritional supplements directly into the bloodstream. When sprayed into the mouth, micro-sized beads or droplets are immediately absorbed into the tissue through the capillaries, which lie close to the surface of the lining in the mouth. This process allows the nutrients to be absorbed within seconds without causing any extra stress to the organs. Most of the Motion sickness pills need to be taken a long time before the flight and have a drowsy side effect.  The VitaMotion-S™ can be taken right before or during the flight and become effective within minutes.

VitaMotion-S™ combines ingredients that have been used for years in fighting the symptoms of airsickness. Each dose of VitaMotion-S™ contains dimenhydrinate, an antihistamine that aids in the prevention of nausea and vomiting.

Ginger, used for centuries and known for its ability to relieve motion sickness and dizziness better than the standard drug treatment, is also included, as is vitamin B6, a water-soluble nutrient that works with ginger to relieve gastric problems. Vitamin B6 also boosts the immune system, and helps to prevent skin diseases. These three age-tested forms of relief are combined to create a unique 1-2-3 punch for even the toughest cases of motion sickness.

What about side effects? We have not seen any so far, but no PIC (Pilot In Command) should ever take any medication. Many people who think medications are ok for them do not realize the effects may be very different at altitude. Some students may want help to over come the airsickness symptoms in their early stages of training. They should never be PIC, but by the time they are ready to be PIC, they should have overcome the queasy feelings! Obviously, if you are under medical care, consult your health professional. It is interesting to note that the dimenhydrinate in the VitaMotion-S™ is 1mg compared to about 50mg in many of the over the counter motion sickness pills.

Is the Intra-oral Spray better than a pill? The sprays do not contain fillers or binders, contrary to the make-up of pills. Common fillers include talcum powder, yeast, starch and sugar. Binders are mostly made of wax or shellac. Therefore when you take pills, you are ingesting unwanted materials. Having a spray that does not have these fillers and binders means you are getting the purest form of vitamins, minerals and other nutritional supplements available. The sprays bypass the solubility and absorption problems accompanied by traditional nutritional supplements.

Absorption is up to 90 percent effective, allowing your body to utilize all the necessary nutrients. Pills, which have a digestion rate of only 10 to 50 percent, use binding agents to hold the ingredients together.

Through the intra-oral spray, absorption of nutrients go directly into the bloodstream and then into the cells within a matter of minutes. In fact, tests from Massachusetts General Hospital have shown higher blood concentrations of insulin taken by oral application. Even by injection, insulin takes 30 minutes longer to reach the same blood levels. Not only is oral absorption more convenient, it also allows those with irritable bowel syndrome, hiatal hernias and diverticulitis to take nutrients that have irritated them in pill, tablet or capsule form.

Oral absorption works when micro-sized beads or droplets of a nutrient or drug are absorbed through the mucosa (lining) of the mouth, and then go directly into the bloodstream due to the dense vascularization of the oral cavity. When the microfine mist containing the drug or nutrient is sprayed into the mouth, absorption is efficient and almost instantaneous.

So what is the answer to airsickness? I still believe that the most important thing you can do as a pilot is to explain as much as is practical about the aircraft and flying to your passenger, remain professional and above all, fly smoothly! I recommend that you carry one of the VitaMotion-S™ tubes in your plane, your car, and your boat. It has a 2-year shelf life un-opened and should be used with in 6 months of opening. It really works! To get more information about the VitaMotion-S™ visit our web site: www.skysailing.com or call (760) 782-0404 9 to 5pm West Coast.

Bret Willat is the Owner/operator of Sky Sailing in Warner Springs. Bret is a CFIAG and a Professional Airshow pilot with over 16,000 flight hours.

NOTE: VitaMotion-S™ works just as well on Seasickness, Carsickness or most upset stomachs.

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