If you're planning an aerial tour, motion sickness can be a concern. Many people become nauseated on helicopter flights due to turbulence, the motion of the ride, and sudden changes in direction. To assure you're able to enjoy the scenery without feeling sick during your helicopter flight, try these options.

How to Prevent Motion Sickness on a Helicopter Tour

1. Choose Your Seat Wisely

Your brain interprets how you're moving using information from your eyes, structures in your ear canals, and muscles in your head and neck. Motion sickness occurs when your brain receives conflicting signals from these sources. The best way to make sure your visuals match your surroundings is to sit facing forward, near the front of the helicopter if possible.

2. Plan a Smoother Ride

The rougher the weather, the more unpredictable turbulence you'll encounter. If you're booking your helicopter flight the same day, check in with your provider about the weather and wait a day or two if the weather looks more promising. Also, talk to your pilot about your motion sickness beforehand so they can minimize jostling and sudden changes in direction.

3. Try Chewing Ginger Gum or Candy

Ginger has been used since ancient times to relieve nausea and vomiting. It’s an effective tool in soothing an aching stomach. You can find ginger gum at the drug store along with other nausea medications.

To schedule a helicopter flight in Lihue, HI, call Jack Harter Helicopters. Since 1962, they have offered flights across Kauai in both their “doors-off” Hughes 500® models and their air-conditioned A-Star® with floor-to-ceiling windows. They are licensed by the FAA to fly at the lowest altitudes allowed for tour flights in Hawaii to give you the best view of the island’s breathtaking scenery. To get started, call (808) 245-3774 or get in touch online.