Bathroom Onboard? (Poll)

[RocketAviator]

It's not #1 I'm worried about... it's an unanticpated, involuntary #2. Those can happen too fast to make landing an option, or getting out an option once you do. Having read an account of one such incident that was both incredibly funny and fairly scary I added a trash bag and a change of clothes to my "stuff to take flying".

Well while being far to close to the real truth.... it is TMI... I am absolute hurting from laughing so hard, I read this post to my wife and we are both rolling!!  However I must admit I am now considering putting a care package in my plane to include underwear etc... NOT for this express function mind you but in case I get caught somewhere and have to stay overnight you understand of course!!!!

Now what was that other club I need to talk to my wife about?

[RocketAviator]

This is the most hilarious post I have ever seen in an aviation forum..... While it maybe one of the most informative too.... Could have never imagined!!  Way to go 201er

[201er]

However I must admit I am now considering putting a care package in my plane to include underwear etc..

My philosophy is, if the flight requires a change of undies, I'd prefer to land and wait it out. Then it's less of a big deal not having a change.

[201er]

Actually, all kidding aside, I do keep Pepto and some other sorts of stomach pills. Luckily barely ever needed them in flight. But I do remember the agony of getting nauseous and stomach sick coming over the rockies on a non-stop from Phoenix to St. Louis. I wanted to land and go to the bathroom and recuperate, but I also realized that coming down from 13,000ft would take like half an hour. And the flight planning involved would be to pick an airport ahead on the route, not immediately below so it all seemed too complicated. I just stuck it out another 5 hours and arrived with like 4 ziplock bags full of piss. I think I set a record that flight taking a pee like 8 times.

[Marauder]

Strangest PIREP I ever posted: Marauder is right. I keep a package of Men's Depend briefs in myhangar that I only use on long flights. I've tried the jell packs - the older Rest Stops are betterthan the new ones as they had a moulded plastic receptacle that was anatomically correct, but I stillhad some spillage, and the Little John was prone to leakage. These briefs look very much likeconventional men's briefs, with a bit of a Cod Piece in the front, that with pants on, is unnoticeable.I keep a set or two of my regular briefs in my flight bag, so when I get to my destination, I simplyhead for the restroom and throw away the Depend brief and change into a regular brief. I never havehad a spill or any leakage when relieving myself in flight, and so far as I can tell, there is no odoremanating from them. The hell with macho here, as sitting in spilled urine is no fun, and hard on theleather upholstery

Thanks Bennett! I feel vindicated! Dem der corporate guys mit dem der fancy outhouses on board shouldn't make fun of us!

[RJBrown]

Zip locks go out the window along with the babies soiled diaper. Not going to keep that stuff on board. Gatorade bottles have a big enough hole to make it work and they seal well.

[201er]

Zip locks go out the window along with the babies soiled diaper. Not going to keep that stuff on board.

Stupidest thing I've ever done. It was my sister's barf bag and my mother was demanding I throw it out. Beyond my better judgement I couldn't take the nuisance any longer and complied. This was in a rental arrow. Bag went out the window just fine but then the gear came down out of nowhere. I look out and the damn bag was stuck on the emergency gear pitot tube. No amount of maneuvering would get it off and the only way to keep the gear up was to continuously hold the gear extension override. Had to land and get the bag off or the gear wouldn't stay up. No way I'm doing that in my Mooney.

[bnicolette]

Zip locks go out the window along with the babies soiled diaper. Not going to keep that stuff on board. Gatorade bottles have a big enough hole to make it work and they seal well.

 

Yikes!  Look out below?

 

Thanks Bennett! I feel vindicated! Dem der corporate guys mit dem der fancy outhouses on board shouldn't make fun of us!

 

I sure see the benefit of this idea it's just I'm having a hard time imagining the act and the aftermath.  

 

WTH, could be a great tool for us corp guys that fly the Lears occasionally.   Can show up the young co pilots with healthy bladders that the old timers can still hang!      "What the hell are you squirming around about boy........sit still and control yourself we only have another hour to go!"  Meanwhile as I take a leak in my depends,  I can pour a glass of water from the bottle into a cup just to torture them.  

[Marauder]

Zip locks go out the window along with the babies soiled diaper. Not going to keep that stuff on board. Gatorade bottles have a big enough hole to make it work and they seal well. Yikes! Look out below? Thanks Bennett! I feel vindicated! Dem der corporate guys mit dem der fancy outhouses on board shouldn't make fun of us! I sure see the benefit of this idea it's just I'm having a hard time imagining the act and the aftermath. WTH, could be a great tool for us corp guys that fly the Lears occasionally. Can show up the young co pilots with healthy bladders that the old timers can still hang! "What the hell are you squirming around about boy........sit still and control yourself we only have another hour to go!" Meanwhile as I take a leak in my depends, I can pour a glass of water from the bottle into a cup just to torture them.

Now you are seeing the value! Heck, you could challenge to a contest just like this commercial!

[Piloto]

I carry a stainless steel bottle that works very well and does not collapse on descend. Some of my flights are over water so there is no landing option. I also carry garbage plastic bags for a number 2 (just in case). Best way to cope is preparation.

 

1. Relief just before flight 

2. Salty food such as potato chips helps on retaining water.

3. Carry water or light juices. No soda.

4. If others onboard carry a blanket for privacy

5. I do not share my bottle. So carry extra bags or containers.

6. Make sure autopilot is engaged before relief

7. Relax your pants belt to reduce gas bloating and pressure due to altitude.

8. Have cleaning wipes handy.

 

Enjoy your trip

 

José

[RocketAviator]

Yikes!  Look out below?

 

 

I sure see the benefit of this idea it's just I'm having a hard time imagining the act and the aftermath.  

 

WTH, could be a great tool for us corp guys that fly the Lears occasionally.   Can show up the young co pilots with healthy bladders that the old timers can still hang!      "What the hell are you squirming around about boy........sit still and control yourself we only have another hour to go!"  Meanwhile as I take a leak in my depends,  I can pour a glass of water from the bottle into a cup just to torture them.   :DCan

Can we say "Priceless!!"

 

You guys are killing me.... ok looks like I will have to control myself and not view this post ANYMORE..... I might have a heart attack or worse.... Now what was it I needed in case of involuntary discharge again?  oh yea "wife can you stop by the store today and pick me up some Depends"

[dcrogers11]

Zip locks go out the window along with the babies soiled diaper. Not going to keep that stuff on board. Gatorade bottles have a big enough hole to make it work and they seal well.

Gatorade bottle with big enough hole?  Speak for yourself.    Okay, I couldn't resist, but this has to be the most fun I've had following a thread on an aviation forum, ever.  Beech guys have nothing on us.  I've always wondered what Charles Lindburg did on that long flight (and without an A/P).  Makes it that much more of an accomplishment!

[Marauder]

I've always wondered what Charles Lindburg did on that long flight (and without an A/P).  Makes it that much more of an accomplishment!

 

Diapers, Depends weren't invented yet.

[aviatoreb]

I carry a stainless steel bottle that works very well and does not collapse on descend. Some of my flights are over water so there is no landing option. I also carry garbage plastic bags for a number 2 (just in case). Best way to cope is preparation.

 

1. Relief just before flight 

2. Salty food such as potato chips helps on retaining water.

3. Carry water or light juices. No soda.

4. If others onboard carry a blanket for privacy

5. I do not share my bottle. So carry extra bags or containers.

6. Make sure autopilot is engaged before relief

7. Relax your pants belt to reduce gas bloating and pressure due to altitude.

8. Have cleaning wipes handy.

 

Enjoy your trip

 

José

 

Makes me think about getting new interior leather reworked any time I would consider buying a used airplane.

[jnisley]

My only experience trying to pee in flight went something like this, alone in the plane, AP on, after I finally got the container situated I couldn't pee due to total lockup flow control valve and I couldn't trick it into releasing because I didn't have the luxury of flushing the urinal.

[201er]

Guess you didn't fly long enough to have to go badly enough! Try it sometime without an autopilot! I did an 8.5 hour leg from Phoenix to St. Louis with AP inop and turbulence and still managed to fill 3 bags twice.

[carusoam]

I think the device you may consider is called the condom catheter.

It will help you with your aim...

It allows you to prepare for the situation before the pressure builds to emergency levels.

If you suffer from stage fright, you can always wait longer...

If the catheter is long enough, you don't have to expose any of your bits or pieces to your friends.

This might be here say. I have no experience with this situation...

Best regards,

-a-

[Bob_Belville]

Ever notice how long potty humor threads last on MS?

[Jamie]

Guess you didn't fly long enough to have to go badly enough! Try it sometime without an autopilot! I did an 8.5 hour leg from Phoenix to St. Louis with AP inop and turbulence and still managed to fill 3 bags twice.

 

Wait.

 

You filled three bags. Twice. Single leg (no stops).

 

How'd you empty the bags so you could fill them a second time? Please tell me you had two sets of three bags, cause....

[jnisley]

Guess you didn't fly long enough to have to go badly enough! Try it sometime without an autopilot! I did an 8.5 hour leg from Phoenix to St. Louis with AP inop and turbulence and still managed to fill 3 bags twice.

I wasn't seeing yellow yet but I had to go.

Oh well, maybe next time, now that I have all these tips from the Mile High Potty Club.