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(CNN) — What’s the difference between flying on a small plane versus a large one, besides the price?
Many misconceptions and preconceptions abound. Some people swear they only get airsickness on small planes, while others insist the on-board experience is more personalized.
These planes, made by companies such as Cessna and Piper, can hold anywhere from 1-20 passengers.
Toni-Grace Bush, a flight instructor based in Brisbane, Australia, addresses some of the most common questions about flying on these aircraft.
Are you more likely to get motion sickness on a small craft?
In short — yes.
“Motion sickness is definitely more prevalent in general aviation because of how much more small craft feel pockets of air,” Bush explains. “[The] smaller craft that I fly around are below 5,000 feet, which is typically where a lot of the more volatile weather vectors can be.”
She lists several of the most common causes of air queasiness: heat, loud noises and turbulence. The latter two are particularly prevalent on smaller planes.
“It’s much bumpier, and you do feel the turbulence more, especially during takeoff and landing.” Bush compares it to sailing: “The faster the boat travels, the more it skims over the waves and the less turbulence it feels. It’s the same with aircraft.”
If you are more prone to motion sickness, go ahead and take your remedy of choice ahead of boarding — even if you don’t end up needing it, better safe than sorry.
Bush has experience doing aerobatics, so she knows how to handle various levels of queasiness. She offers up these suggestions: “Make sure you are well rested, have a little food in your…
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