Supplier of workshop materials to glider pilots

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Pilot Aids

A range of essential equipment for all glider pilots

 

Pilot Comfort Aids

 

UriBag for Men:-
Discreet, pocket size - 6" circumference 1.5" diameter x 3" high (154 cm diacircmeter x 7.5 cm high) - with a good watertight cap seal. Ultimate design for use any time, any place. Will hold a litre, easy to empty, wash and re-use.

UriBag for Women:-

 

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The Uribag is a small handbag sized urinal ideal for ladies of all ages. It will hold over a litre and has an excellent seal preventing leakage until you have a chance to empty the bag. Can be used whilst sitting or standing and the anatomically shaped neck makes it comfortable to use. Easy to empty, wash and clean.

Disposable Relief Bag:- This handy little bag contains granules that convert urine into a solid. The bag features a rigid opening to suit both sexes. Once used the bag can be sealed for disposal after the flight safe in the knowledge that it won't leak. Also included is a fresh wipe towel.

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DIY Pee Tube Kit :- A kit of parts to allow you to fit a Pee Tube to your glider. The kit includes Rigid Tube, Resin, Glass Flox, Abrasive Paper and Instructions.

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Energy Absorbing Cushions

Confor Energy Absorbing Cushions:-

Confor Foam has the ability to absorb tremendous amounts of impact shock and was used for the Apollo space programme for astronaut couches. It adapts to you, for pressure point-free contact. Confor meets FAA 25.853 and FAA 25.855 specification.

Duo-Confor is the combined cushion made from both medium and soft Confor foams bonded to give a more comfortable cushion and the best impact absoption.

To reduce possibility spinal injury the BGA recommends that normal soft foam is not used in gliders. The use of an energy absorbing foam is advised.

 

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Camelbak Hydration System

Camelbak:- Unbottle 2 ltr/70 oz

  • external fill via the Omega port
  • extra large screw cap with handle for easy refilling and cleaning
  • durable nylon exterior
  • D-rings for attaching the Unbottle on outside of pack
  • fully insulated to keep liquid cool for hours
 
 

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Back Support Belt
Back Support Belt:- Specially designed to give excellent lower back support.

Durable and lightweight

Hook and Loop fastening for easy of use.

Belt stretches with user.
 

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Tools and Glider Tie Downs

 Tie Down Straps 25mm:-

Use to secure your glider overnight, or to hold down trestles and tow out gear within the trailer.

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Heavy Duty Ground Anchors:-

Good for tying down your glider or trailer when away from your home airfield.

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Water Ballast Pumps, Pipes Containers and Funnels

 Water Ballast Uplift Pump

12 volt 11 ltrs/min This submersible pump is ideal for those gliders that fill through the tops of their wings, saving the lifting of heavy water butts.

Option 1 comes with 1 mtr of lead terminated in cigarette plug

Option 2 comes with 5 mtrs of lead an in line switch, terminated in cigarette plug

 

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 Plastic Hose for Water Ballast Uplift Pump

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 Plastic Water Containers:- Heavy duty 25 litre water containers.

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6 inch Plastic Funnel:- Essential equipment for filling water ballast on many gliders

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