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Old Jan 27th, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Airsickness on McKinley summit tour?

We are planning to take the McKinley summit flight out of Talkeetna this summer. I have never been airsick but have never flown on such a small plane before. Has anyone taken this flight and felt sick? Wondering if I should take motion sickness meds as a precaution.
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Old Jan 28th, 2005 | 03:28 AM
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Take precautions. I have seen sick passengers including my last trip 8-04.
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Old Jan 28th, 2005 | 05:20 AM
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I've traveled around much of the world. I've sailed, flown, kyacked, driven, bobsledded, even bungee jumped. I had no idea what motion sickness is. Then I took a ride on a little plane on a hot day into the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. Yes sir, yes sir, five bags full!!!
Take precautions.
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Old Jan 28th, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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OH, I think I might have to rethink the flightseeing. I don't know if dramamine will do the trick.
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Old Jan 28th, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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I did one of these tours last summer and I am *very* prone to motion sickness--took some Bonine beforehand but the trip turned out to be very smooth. I seriously doubt I would've gotten sick even without the meds. I'm sure there are days when weather conditions make things rougher but be assured that not every flight is nausea-inducing.

Bottom line--I'd take some Bonine or Dramamine and go for it. This was a fabulous experience and I think you'll be glad you took the risk. If the weather looks particularly unstable on the day of your flight you can always change your mind.
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Old Jan 28th, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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Actually, some lines do not allow cancellations without a considerable financial penalty unless they deem it too turbulent.
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