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It's dry up there: drink water when flying
The next time you fly, soak a terrycloth hand towel so that it’s dripping wet and hang it up on the flight deck. Then fly a leg that’s at least an hour-and-a-half long. At the end of that time, the towel will be bone dry, the water absorbed by the ultra-low humidity of the cockpit and cabin environment. (www.ainonline.com) Plus d'info...
"In short, to prevent DVT get up and walk every once in a while"
Kind of reminds me of a F/A-18 and a C-130 pilots story.
Which would you rather be flying?
Kind of reminds me of a F/A-18 and a C-130 pilots story.
Which would you rather be flying?
On my first flight to Australia, I was advised by a seasoned traveler to follow canuck 44's advice. Drink everything that they offer you on your flight. You'll feel better after that 11-13 hour flight.
In short, to prevent DVT get up and walk every once in a while and take that water being offered even if you don't "feel thirsty".