The entire trip could have taken place inside of a 747. Whether a single-seat propeller plane or a giant 747, there are four fundamental forces at work in airplanes. Thrust is the forward movement of the airplane, provided by the propellers or jet engines. Drag is the opposing force of the displaced air, the same force you feel walking into a strong wind.
In addition to crying, pseudobulbar palsy may include dysarthria, dysphagia, bifacial weakness, increased facial and mandibular reflexes, and weak tongue movements. There were no signs or symptoms of pseudobulbar palsy in this patient.
The beginning and end of the staring spell are not as clear-cut as in typical absence seizures, and the child is often confused after the seizure. The seizure usually lasts five to 10 seconds and may include mild eyelid twitching, tonic or autonomic symptoms, or automatisms; the child may fall down.