John you have a great way of bringing fun to a standoff subject. I like
the tube Idea and I wonder if that simple shutoff valve could work with
the fuel injection line I use. I usually drain the tanks to change my
filters but I love that simple valve for 2 bucks shown on the same
page.
Regards,
Jeff R.
A258 - N128LJ / Gold Rush 180 hours and enjoying this plane more every
time I fly it.
On Nov 28, 2008, at 5:59 AM, TELEDYNMCS@aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 11/28/2008 2:59:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> europa-list@matronics.com writes:
>> >>>>Going to that trouble, you might just do like the trains used to
>> do, and
>> suck it outdoors! <<<<<
> Hi Greg,
>
> Necessity is the mother of invention. Glider tasks for soaringbadges
> and contests very often last well beyond bladder capacity for most
> pilots. Before anybody reinvents the wheel, check out this page from
> Wings and Wheels glider supply.
> http://wingsandwheels.com/page42.htmScroll down towards the bottom
> for the info. It describes how to make a "pilot relief system" and has
> the parts available, save the external cathetor, which are usually
> available from any decent medical supply house. Size definitely
> matters with external cathetors, so it's probably best to let your
> wife pick out the correct size........
>
> Glider pilots have alsobeen using what are commonlyreferred to as
> "Polish Microphones" for this useand most come factory installed.
> These are essentially around, tennis ball sized cup that is attached
> to the end of a hose which feeds to a hole in the bottom of
> thefuselage, usually directly below the seat pan.They do indeed
> dump overboard out a hole in the bottom of the fuselage.
>
> Another cheaper alternative, and the one I prefer because it's much
> easier to use, is to tear outthe absorbent material from a diaper.
> Put this material into agallonsizedfreezer zip lock bag, Freezer
> bags are recommended because they are thicker and less prone to
> leaking.When nature calls, use the bag and the absorbent material
> will help prevent accidental leaks by trapping the liquid.The used
> bagcan then be disposed of later when back on terra firma. You can
> also buy "portable restroom" bags, butthey are cheaper to make from
> common items from the grocery store.Thesezip lock relief bagsalso
> make good "yak sacks" should a passenger everoffer you a "technicolor
> yawn".......
>
> Hope it helps!
>
> Regards,
>
> John Lawton
> Whitwell, TN (TN89)
> N245E - Flying
>
>
> Life should be easier.
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