Ed Haywood
En-Route
Just got done with COVID. Got lucky and had a relatively mild case; fever and cough for about 3 days, then lingering symptoms comparable to a head cold for another week or so. Still have a cough at the 4 week mark, along with weird symptoms such as loss of taste, etc. Several family members had fever for 12-14 days straight, and some progressed to mild pneumonia. It is not something to take lightly, and not something you want to get. Get the vaccine instead, trust me.
About a week after I recovered, I went flying. Big mistake. Ever flown and you were totally not switched on? My brain was barely working. Only time I have EVER felt like I was behind my airplane and couldn't catch up. Took about 5 turns in the pattern and then called it quits.
After I landed, I felt dizzy and had a headache. Later realized I had pressure and fluid in my inner ears.
About 2 weeks later, I flew again, and flew much more confidently. But afterwards I did have pressure in my ears and head again.
Anyone else flown soon after recovery from COVID? Similar experiences?
About a week after I recovered, I went flying. Big mistake. Ever flown and you were totally not switched on? My brain was barely working. Only time I have EVER felt like I was behind my airplane and couldn't catch up. Took about 5 turns in the pattern and then called it quits.
After I landed, I felt dizzy and had a headache. Later realized I had pressure and fluid in my inner ears.
About 2 weeks later, I flew again, and flew much more confidently. But afterwards I did have pressure in my ears and head again.
Anyone else flown soon after recovery from COVID? Similar experiences?