Supplier of workshop materials to glider pilots

Severn Valley Sailplanes

Full repair and maintenance facilities available

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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Little John Portable urinal:- The Little John is a rigid shaped bottle. Designed for use in both the sitting and supine positions it is ideal solution to pilot discomfort on long flights.

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Restop 1 Disposable travel toilet :- A handy pack for both men and women that contains two easy to use shaped bags containing an odourless gel that turns liquid into gel preventing spillage within the cockpit.

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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.

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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Ear Plugs and Ear Defenders

Lightweight Ear defenders:- Lightweight ear defenders weighing only 133 grms yet complying with BS EN 352-1:1993

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Ear Plugs:- Light weight corded foam ear plugs

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In-Flight Refreshment

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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Drinking Bottle:- A 500 ml Plastic Sports Drinking bottle

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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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Hats for All Seasons

 Beanie Hat:- Cream/Blue Reversible , A light cotton hat for summer soaring. Light coloured on one side to keep you cool. Dark on the other to hide the muck and grime when you land out.

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Thermal "Woolly" Hat:- Navy Blue. Thinsulate acrylic hat that will keep the winter cold at bay.

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Gloves

Thermal Gloves:- Navy Blue. Thinsulate acrylic gloves that will keep the winter cold at bay.
 

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Rigging Gloves:- Heavy duty knitted gloves with an anti slip texture that are ideal for keeping your hands clean when rigging your glider.
 

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Heated Gloves and Socks

Low Cost Battery Heated Gloves :-

  Thick padded waterproof thinsulated gloves that are powered by individual D sized batteries. By using pulsed power cycle these gloves will keep your hands warm for several hours. Can also be used with "Rechargeable" D sized batteries. Supplied with 2 batteries

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Rechargeable "D" Cell batteries for gloves

These specially selected high capacity Ni-Mh "D" Cells have an amazing 3000 mAh capacity, and are ideal for use with our heated gloves.

The mains charger will recharge the batteries back to full capacity overnight.

 

 

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Heated Gloves:- 12 volt powered heated gloves that are thin enough to fit within your normal gloves.

Power Drain is 1.25A @ 12volts

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Supplied with interconnect lead.

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Heated In-soles :- 12 volt Powered heated in-soles that come in three sizes to cover all shoe sizes. Comes complete with plug connector and 450mm length of lead to connect to battery supply.

Power Drain is 1.25A @ 12volts

 

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Power Saver:- Specially designed for glider pilots this adjustable controller allows the pilot save battery power by cycling the power to the gloves or in-soles on and off. Knob on unit adjusts cycle time to conserve power

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Supplied with interconnect lead.

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Tools and Glider Tie Downs

Multipurpose Tool

A handy multipurpose tool that you will wonder how you every managed without. Knife, screw driver, cutters, all in one tool. Don't go on a retrieve without one!   @

 

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 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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