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What is usually the first noticeable effect of dehydration?

Fatigue, which makes top mental and physical performance hard.

  1. Blurred vision
  2. Fatigue ✔
  3. Fever

Why: Losing water first shows up as tiredness. Long flights in summer heat speed up water loss, so drink before you feel thirsty.

Huh, didn't know that: Thirst usually doesn't kick in until you're about 1.5 quarts low, so it's a late alarm.

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Sources

  1. FAA Remote Pilot Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22), Ch. 9 https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/remote_pilot_study_guide.pdf

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