Preparing for a XC : Bathroom Breaks

"Jim Macklin" wrote in message
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Little John
Item Number: 6462A
Price: $7.95
Sporty's
Clermont County/Sporty's Airport
Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: 1.800.SPORTYS
Fax: 1.800.359.7794
Website: sportys.com


A convenient, spill-proof portable urinal that can also be
used for motion sickness. Cap screws on tightly to prevent
spills. Constructed of durable plastic and is reusable. Used
in hospitals for years. Holds 32 oz. and can be used with
the Lady J Adapter (sold separately).


32 OUNCES?

What do ya do, hold it for a WEEK?

"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in message
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BDS wrote:
One of my favorites was from a guy who used zip-lock baggies to urinate
into, which is not uncommon. He is one of the few who routinely used to
dispose of the bag in flight by way of the window vent. Well, one time
he
threw the bag out and it hit the leading edge of the wing and exploded.
That wouldn't necessarily be all that bad except that this particular
sailplane had a nice naca type air inlet on the bottom surface of the
wing
for the fresh air vent, which was routed so that it blew air on the pilot
from an outlet at the top of the panel. So, as he threw the bag out the
vent and it exploded against the leading edge of the wing he immediately
got
a face full of his own urine. Nasty!



I expect he was ****ed.


on.

On 1/25/2007 9:15:07 AM, "Matt Barrow" wrote:

32 OUNCES?

What do ya do, hold it for a WEEK?

My favorite is the Tropicana 96 oz orange juice container. Allows for me to
drink coffee and water during the flight with little concern for overflowing
the toilet.


--
Peter

On Jan 24, 9:54 pm, "Mortimer Schnerd, RN"
As you know, the Road to Hell is paved with good intentions. The wind hit the
bag and it exploded before he could drop it. The back seat got a pretty good
spray along with the side of the aircraft and (I assume) my friend. He didn't
give me a lot of details but suggested I not try it myself.

Now you've done it! You've brought back memories of my first flight
with a passenger 30 years ago. She became sick and we had no sick
sacks, only a paper cup. She filled it and I had to get rid of it. You
guessed it, I opened the window and attempted to dump it. Yuk! Never
again.
--
Gene Seibel
Tales of Flight - http://pad39a.com/gene/tales.html
Because I fly, I envy no one.

On 1/25/2007 10:13:26 AM, "Gene Seibel" wrote:

Now you've done it! You've brought back memories of my first flight
with a passenger 30 years ago. She became sick and we had no sick
sacks, only a paper cup. She filled it and I had to get rid of it. You
guessed it, I opened the window and attempted to dump it. Yuk! Never
again.

Oh, man. That's worse than the stories of the inexperienced dumping one's
cremated remains from an aircraft.

--
Peter

For some of us older guys with enlarged prostates, anything beyond 1.5
hours can be a problem whether hydrated or not. Also, intentional
dehydration can lead to kidney stones, and you don't want to go there.

Carry water to sip and either a gel bag or Little John container and
learn how to use it in flight - removes the stress and solves the
problem. According to Sporty's, they have documented proof that the
Little John has been known to extend the range of a Piper Malibu by 500
miles :-)

It would be nice if somebody in this NG would buy one of each type of
container, drink a lot and then go up for 5 hours with a companion of
opposite sex and give us all a Pirep on available technologies...

On 1/25/2007 10:24:40 AM, "Paul kgyy" wrote:

It would be nice if somebody in this NG would buy one of each type of
container, drink a lot and then go up for 5 hours with a companion of
opposite sex and give us all a Pirep on available technologies...

LOL.

I can give you a pirep on the Tropicana 96 oz orange juice container, at
least for men, which I used on two across-the-US flights: In two words,
highly recommended. Wide opening, large reservoir for multiple uses during
one flight, white jug keeps contents private.

One tip, though: Don't bother hooking up a funnel and hose to the jug. This
will result in a most undesirable backflow.

--
Peter

"Peter R." wrote in message
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On 1/25/2007 10:13:26 AM, "Gene Seibel" wrote:

Now you've done it! You've brought back memories of my first flight
with a passenger 30 years ago. She became sick and we had no sick
sacks, only a paper cup. She filled it and I had to get rid of it. You
guessed it, I opened the window and attempted to dump it. Yuk! Never
again.

Oh, man. That's worse than the stories of the inexperienced dumping one's
cremated remains from an aircraft.

With my luck, my remains would be swirling around the cabin lavatory.

"Peter R." wrote in message
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On 1/25/2007 10:24:40 AM, "Paul kgyy" wrote:

It would be nice if somebody in this NG would buy one of each type of
container, drink a lot and then go up for 5 hours with a companion of
opposite sex and give us all a Pirep on available technologies...

LOL.

I can give you a pirep on the Tropicana 96 oz orange juice container, at
least for men, which I used on two across-the-US flights: In two words,
highly recommended. Wide opening,

Okay, quit bragging.

large reservoir for multiple uses during
one flight, white jug keeps contents private.

Be sure to label the jug as not for further consumption.

On Jan 24, 8:33 pm, "Vaughn Simon"
wrote:
.... Dehydration gives no warning and can seriously degrade your pilot skills just
when you need them most. Drink normally and use piddle packs to extend
your range if you really don't want to land.

Vaughn,
I agree. Here is the link to this Plane & Pilot magazine article:

" Flying High & Dry- Why the FAA has added pilot dehydration to the
list of flight hazards"

http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/cont.../high_dry.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/2ge2c2

I'm quoting some important facts below
" Dehydration also contributes to fuzzy thinking, poor
decision-making, dizziness and muscle fatigue"
"Dehydration symptoms go beyond thirst"

We drink nothing but water several hours before flying. A visit
to the bathroom then the water cooler is part of our preflight
activity. A water bottle is a must-have item for all flights. For
long cross-country flights, we bring along snacks and of course the
little red jug & piddle packs to extend our range when needed.