AntonKC 0 #1 August 16, 2006 Can anyone tell me please what the effects are of jumping with a cold or even flue symptoms? I understand its not good right? Thanks.I may be drunk Miss, but in the morning I will be sober - whereas you will still be ugly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cguest4 0 #2 August 16, 2006 Try it and you'll find out! Severe pain - the blockage prevents the pressure in your ears from equalising causing agony. The effects can be pretty severe, such as perforating your eardrum. I have got away with it with mildy blocked ears/nose with only minor discomfort. If I have any symptoms I take decongestants, but if it's bad I don't jump. Caroline Bodyflight Storm www.bodyflight.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntonKC 0 #3 August 16, 2006 Ah, ok, so if you have mild symptoms you can take decongestants then and it won't be too bad. But otherwise you'd say sit it out till you're better? Anton.I may be drunk Miss, but in the morning I will be sober - whereas you will still be ugly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #4 August 16, 2006 Search resultsArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wonder2006 0 #5 August 16, 2006 Listen to this week's www.skydiveradio.com podcast - you can download it directly from dropzone.com, or via iTunes. That's this week's discussion. (Show #54) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #6 August 16, 2006 QuoteCan anyone tell me please what the effects are of jumping with a cold or even flue symptoms? I understand its not good right? Correct. I think you'll have trouble just getting the flue out of your chimney, and it's going to be really large and uncontrollable in freefall. Plus, there would be soot flying out everywhere and it would make a mess of both the plane and yourself. I recommend you let a professional handle it - call a chimney sweep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #7 August 16, 2006 QuoteAh, ok, so if you have mild symptoms you can take decongestants then and it won't be too bad. But otherwise you'd say sit it out till you're better? Anton. either sudafed works, or you're in excruciating pain (or worse) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwarthen 0 #8 August 16, 2006 You're right, it's not good. The effects are you will spread it to others on the plane. Stay home. Why would you want to give your disease to everybody else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
