This is an excerpt from a report made to the Aviation Safety Reporting System. The narrative is written by the pilot, rather than FAA or NTSB officials. To maintain anonymity, many details, such as aircraft model or airport, are often scrubbed from the reports.
I rented the Piper PA-28 with a CFI as my instructor for the purpose of short/soft field takeoff and landing training.
In the hours following the training I realized I had a headache that would not dissipate, among other symptoms, and decided to consult specialists in health care.
At the emergency room I was eventually tested for carbon monoxide. The test was completed over six hours after flying and my blood level was 8.6% carbon monoxide.
The doctor requested additional testing and placed me on oxygen until all symptoms subsided.
I communicated my status to CFI, asking how they felt and they grounded the aircraft.
Primary Problem: Aircraft
ACN: 1956736
Everyone has different tolerances to many things. You were effected, the CFI and others operating that aircraft apparently weren’t. You’ll need to be more on guard about exhaust and probably altitudes.
“They.” Aaaauuuuuugggh!
They = the CFI = man or woman. Get over your narrow mindset.
That’s a stupid comment IMHO,
agree