{"id":3934,"date":"2024-12-04T11:43:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T17:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flightschoollist.com\/aviation-blog\/?p=3934"},"modified":"2024-12-04T11:43:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T17:43:41","slug":"attention-aviation-enthusiasts-are-you-infected-with-the-aviation-virus-or-aviationpox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flightschoollist.com\/aviation-blog\/attention-aviation-enthusiasts-are-you-infected-with-the-aviation-virus-or-aviationpox\/","title":{"rendered":"Attention Aviation Enthusiasts: Are You Infected with the Aviation Virus or Aviationpox?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you often find yourself gazing skyward, captivated by the sound of jet engines? Does the sight of an airport fill you with giddy excitement? If so, you might have caught a case of Aviation Virus<\/em> or its equally contagious cousin, Aviationpox<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t worry! This is one infection you\u2019ll never<\/em> want to cure. Read on to check your symptoms and see how many boxes you tick:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Symptoms of Aviation Virus\/Aviationpox<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Skyward Gaze Syndrome<\/strong>\n
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    • You crane your neck at the sound of every passing airplane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • You\u2019ve tripped over things while trying to track airplanes in the sky.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Airplane Spotting Fever<\/strong>\n
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      • You know the best spots to catch airplanes taking off and landing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Your idea of a perfect picnic involves binoculars, a camera, and a runway nearby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Window Seat Obsession<\/strong>\n
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        • You\u2019d fight for a window seat on flights \u2013 who cares about legroom?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Your Instagram feed is 90% wing shots and clouds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Aviation Media Addiction<\/strong>\n
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          • You\u2019re in more aviation groups than your smartphone can handle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Watching airplane videos is your favorite pastime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Airport Excitement Disorder<\/strong>\n
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            • The sight of a terminal makes your heart skip a beat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • You prefer hanging out by airport windows instead of shopping duty-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Aircraft Recognition Compulsion<\/strong>\n
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              • You can ID airplanes by their engines, shapes, or even their shadows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • You know the Boeing-Airbus rivalry better than most sports rivalries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Model Airplane Hoarding<\/strong>\n
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                • Model airplanes are slowly taking over your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • You\u2019ve bought shelves specifically for your collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Aviation Jargon Fluency<\/strong>\n
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                  • “Cleared for takeoff” casually makes its way into your daily conversations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • You could probably recite the safety demo better than the flight crew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Pilot Dreams<\/strong>\n
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                    • You\u2019ve seriously considered getting a pilot\u2019s license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Flight simulators count as stress relief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Aviation Event Wanderlust<\/strong>\n
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                      • Airshows and aviation museums top your vacation itinerary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Your bucket list involves visiting every major airport on the planet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                        Aviator’s Ailments: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                        Some cases of Aviation Virus<\/em> evolve into these hilarious and highly specialized conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        1. Contrail Cough<\/strong>\n
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                          • You leave imaginary white streaks in your wake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Jet Lag Jitters<\/strong>\n
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                            • You daydream about switching time zones every 12 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Runway Rash<\/strong>\n
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                              • You can\u2019t resist wide, straight roads and open spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Propeller Pox<\/strong>\n
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                                • You occasionally spin your arms in circles for no apparent reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Altimeter Ague<\/strong>\n
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                                  • You check your elevation compulsively \u2013 even at sea level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Cockpit Fever<\/strong>\n
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                                    • Front seats are a must, whether it\u2019s a car, bus, or airplane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Aileron Ache<\/strong>\n
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                                      • You subconsciously tilt your body when turning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      • Fuselage Flu<\/strong>\n
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                                        • Cylindrical objects suddenly feel comforting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Avgas Addiction<\/strong>\n
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                                          • The smell of aviation fuel is your favorite scent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Flap Frenzy<\/strong>\n
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                                            • You find yourself mimicking the motion of flaps during descent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            • Yoke Yips<\/strong>\n
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                                              • Everything you touch becomes a makeshift flight control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                                Your Diagnosis?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                                                If you\u2019ve nodded along to most of these symptoms, congratulations! You\u2019re officially a proud victim of an Aviation Virus<\/em>. There\u2019s no known cure \u2013 and honestly, would you even want one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                Now it\u2019s your turn! What are some other \u201cAviation Virus\u201d symptoms or funny flight-related conditions we\u2019ve missed?<\/strong> Drop your ideas in the comments and let\u2019s keep this \u201ccontagion\u201d spreading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                The sky\u2019s the limit \u2013 or is it? \u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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