In January, I was sitting outside with 2 friends next to the Colorado River in Parker, AZ.
A jet swooped down and scared us half to death and the pilot buzzed down on us twice. One friend said she could see details on the plane. I ducked and covered my head with my arms.
Two of us were sick to our stomach and shaking for hours. We really had a bad reaction from this incident.
Since that day, I have had a high pitched ringing in my ears.
I figure some little hot-shot pilot decided to have some fun with some old folks. Wish I could find him and tell him about my lack of sleep and what he did with his little stunt. I am miserable with this.
Have you been to see an ear dr? Perhaps you have a pierced ear drum or something?
Yes, you were the victim of a show-off pilot or one who thought he was giving you a “thrill”.
Luke AFB, USAF training base for F-16s is well within range of your location.
Your symptoms that day are not uncommon to many of us who worked on jet engines.
I was a jet engine mechanic in the AF for close to 20 years.
My first encounter with an afterburning engine left me nauseous and weak for a day or two. I would feel the same each time, but after a while, not so bad. Then again, it’s not like it was everyday.
I was told that the intense vibrations generated by the engine and my proximity to them are what caused it.
Tinnitus? Well, after working on flightlines around the world, loud music, etc. I have it.
Sometimes it’s noticeable, sometimes not. I guess folks are affected in various ways.