Hi all Hope all are well and keeping safe
Havent been on for ages and those that know me will guess work has been full on with this nasty virus
Can I ask a question please My friend has their own private plane Small one lol and would like me to go with them on a short local journey Say a hours flight Is it safe for me to do and she I have any precautions in place
Interesting one.
A friend of mine is also a keen pilot and I used to fly with him occasionally but stopped when my AF episodes became frequent. In a pressurised cabin of a commercial flight I felt quite OK but in a small plane, altitude of even a few thousand feet seemed to affect me and I assumed that it was oxygen depletion at altitude as at that time I was struggling to keep my O2 sats higher than 92-95.
I would ask about what altitude they were going to fly at and do they carry oxygen for emergency use.
A quick sight seeing hop for an hour or so at a few thousand feet was fine but I declined flying long distance with him thereafter which was a great shame as I really enjoyed the trips and he now has a 5 seater so have missed out on quite a few.
Go for it ! Make some happy memories! 😊
Between 1000 and 2000 we be flying they said
Well its actually 2000 to 3000 lol Bit worried now about it to be honest
Go for it, it’s a totally fascinating experience and I loved it. It was the long flights to southern Spain that I ducked.
Are you concerned about AF, Coronavirus or both? In terms of Coronavirus, I guess it’s not much different than travelling in a car. At the moment, I would still avoid close proximity with anyone other than my wife but the powers that be are suggesting that public transport is safe providing face masks are worn. Regarding AF, it shouldn’t be a problem, again, a bit like travelling in a car but a few thousand feet off the ground!
My personal view is whilst it would be a wonderful thing to do, it would be safer to do it later........
Oh Vonnie, I'd just do it. I had a friend who had a plane and had no problems when he took me up in it. What did annoy me though was once after a flight, he started talking to someone who had a bigger plane and without asking me said we'd fly with him right there and then. I think it's good to know that a plane is well maintained and if you know that, then all should be well. Don't miss this opportunity and make sure you take your AF medication with you. An hours flight should be fine.
Jean
Jeanie I'm dying to go I only take bisoprolol and apixaban for my PAF Hope you are keeping well
Hi Vonnie, it’s so good to see your post.
A fabulous experience, do let us know, and please post a photo if you decide to do it.
P.S. Can I be your wingman? 😂
I will ask lol
Go on Vonnie you deserve a treat x
Thank you Think I will lol
Thank you think I will lol
Sounds lovely vonnieruth. You’d be with a chum and she could always take you down it’s not like your with a stranger.
Sue
That's what I thought We wont be going very high up as it's only a local trip to see if i like
Do not forget your parachute. Have fun.
paroxysmal AF and flying 
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Flying and Afib - terrible experience 
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