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Old March 12th 18, 05:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Marotta
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Default cockpit exit assist for older pilots

I'm planning to set up the Bow Flex to improve my ability to lift myself
straight up using only my arms.Â* The Stemme's cockpit is pretty deep
and, with a parachute and survival vest (lot of wilderness out here),
it's becoming a struggle.Â* It would also be nice to lose about 15 pounds...

On 3/11/2018 7:47 PM, wrote:
What devices and or methods are available to assist older pilots in exiting sailplane cockpits (on the ground)?


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Old March 12th 18, 05:23 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Sawzall...

Or give Martin Baker a call:

http://martin-baker.com/products/mk18-ejection-seat/

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Old March 12th 18, 05:28 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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The most effective conditioning is specific to the sport or activity that you want to do.

So the best strength building exercise for 'getting out of the cockpit' is 'getting out of the cockpit'. Next time you go flying, get in and out of it more than once. If you feel silly doing that, or if winter interferes, then figure out what movements and muscles you use to get in and out of the cockpit, and set something up at home.



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Old March 12th 18, 06:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Monday, March 12, 2018 at 1:28:48 PM UTC-4, son_of_flubber wrote:
The most effective conditioning is specific to the sport or activity that you want to do.

So the best strength building exercise for 'getting out of the cockpit' is 'getting out of the cockpit'. Next time you go flying, get in and out of it more than once. If you feel silly doing that, or if winter interferes, then figure out what movements and muscles you use to get in and out of the cockpit, and set something up at home.


The latest workout craze- gyms full of old L-13 fuselages/sarcasm Skill training and strength training are separate endeavors. Find a strength trainer or figure something out on your own and build strength. Get stronger all around and your life will be better all around.

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Old March 12th 18, 07:56 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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figure out what movements and muscles you use to get in and out of the cockpit, and set something up at home.

Google "dips exercise". The gyms have stations for this (I would have said "bars" but I didn't want some of you guys to show up expecting beer with your exercise). But you can do it using a chair, a low wall, whatever. Primary muscle is the triceps, which you can exercise other ways, too.

Useful for pushing yourself straight up using your arms. There are lots of ways to exit a cockpit depending on canopy, instrument panel location, strength, circumstances, etc. Diving over the side is said to work (if you can avoid hitting the wing in a bailout) but I haven't tried that at the airport yet.

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Old March 19th 18, 03:19 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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