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Dehydration
Pilots can become affected by dehydration without necessarily realising it.
Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in.
Water loss increases in:
- hot weather;
- warm cockpits;
- open cockpit aircraft; and
- conditions where the pilot is perspiring heavily.
Dehydration can reduce both physical and mental performance, which can affect flight safety.
Preventing Dehydration
Pilots should carry sufficient water and drink regularly during the flight.
A useful guide is approximately:
500 ml of water per hour
For example, for a 2-hour cross-country flight, a pilot should carry approximately:
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