Bathroom Breaks

Pilotforhire587 said:
Guys have to be careful though.......
.... tried to push it all the way, even disregarding calls from his bladder. Turns out his bladder burst over KLIT, had to divert and spent the next year on the ground after multiple surgeries. IF YOU HAVE TO PEE YOU BETTER PEE!
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This is serious stuff! I had a pilot in my unit that did the same thing; was permanently grounded.

As for me, I'll carry an empty bottle with me for long flights. When operating single pilot in the Jaayetttttt I've told my boss, "If you ever see me draw the curtain on the cockpit, know that everthing is O.K.. I just need a moment". I once had to pour out a bottle of water into the ice drawer because I forgot to bring an empty bottle with me. Also when alone once I had to use a trash can for #2+ because something I ate was eating me back and I was losing the fight!

Whether it's taking water in or letting it out, you have to listen to your body. It doesn't matter if you're distracted because you're dehydrated or distracted because your bladder is full....a distraction is a distraction!!
 
Psychology is part of it. If you carry a relief bottle, you will find that you won't need to use it. When you worry about something like that, it tends to make the worry come true. Knowing that you can take care of the problem goes a long way to avoiding it.

The other part is to avoid diuretics such as tea, coffee, and soda.
 
Anyone can pee in a bottle if skilled enough (both sexes, don't ask me how I know) I want to hear some OMGZZZZZZZ COLD SWEAT POO stories :D
 
I actually have a good one.

I had a retired Army IP flying with me in a 300C on a XC in south Ga in mid summer when the cramp hit him. He reacted so fast I thought we had an engine failure. He said " My controls" and basically entered an auto into a cotton field. On the way down he told me as soon as we were on the ground for me to get on the controls. He was out of the helicopter almost at the same time we touched down. After diving over about 3 rows of cotton he disappeared with a roll of TP in hand.

After that day I have always carried TP in the helicopter. I don't in the airplane because I know if it hits that bad I'm probably not going to make it!
 
Is there any way to read the diarrhea in a freighter story for free? I have searched multiple ways but only ever come up with having to join/pay to read it. Wojo story is still the king of all though.
 
Reading through the Pilatus POH, I remember reading there was actually an option for a pilot relief tube. When in use atmospheric pressure was used to carry the fluid overboard while in flight....wish we had that option installed haha
 
Final two items missing from our Pre-departure Check, but I add religiously:
Cell phone.......OFF
Pre Departure Pee(PDP)........COMPLETE
 
We have a lav on board, but 1) the process of getting to it is a pain in the ass and b) its all the way in the back making it "the walk of shame"

I make myself take a leak between every single flight. Even if its ORD-SBN. The one time you don't will be when you have to around, hold, wait for a gate to open, or all of the above.
 
Tyler Wojo was born on July 4th 1977 to a single mother in Gayville, SD. She knew right away that she just gave birth to a very special boy. At an early age Tyler's mother found he had a curious penchant for pooping in odd places. In fact he would even take the trouble to poop in the cat’s food dish and crawl into the cupboards to christen the Tupperware. For some reason he really liked spare tires. At the age of 9 Tyler’s mother received word that his father used to be a seaman aboard a navy vessel that would spend months at sea. To help him find out who his father was, they packed up all of their belongings and moved to San Diego. Unfortunately after months of searching they find out the truth. Tyler’s father had run off with another man and opened a mechanical bull/martini bar in San Francisco. Would Tyler follow in his father’s footsteps? The jury is still out. However, the story gets even more tragic. Tyler became a Chargers fan.

The years went by and Tyler found a love for aviation. After years of hard study and hours of flight training, Tyler finally realized his dream of becoming an airline pilot. Though he received offers from all the Top Regionals he chose Great Lakes Airlines. That way I’m only there a couple of years tops before moving on he said to himself. One snowy Denver night Tyler suddenly proclaimed he was going to shock the world. Though he didn’t really know how at the time, he knew the muse would strike when the time was right. Well the muse struck, and it struck hard.

While cruising quietly at FL230 in his trusty Beechcraft 1900, the unthinkable happens, a fart that is not a fart. Yes folks, he sharted. Though it was just a little one, Tyler suddenly felt the dam may not hold. In a panic he looks over to his First Officer, fresh off IOE, and fills him in on the impending emergency. But we are 40 minutes from landing the FO blurts out. Then like a vision, Tyler flashes back to his youth when he would crawl around in a confined dark area to find a suitable pooping receptacle. As a grin spreads across his face, Tyler tells his FO, don’t worry everything is going to be alright. Using quick thinking, Tyler makes a PA announcement to the passengers stating that there has been a discrepancy in the paper work and he needs to get an accurate bag count. That being said he grabbed the clipboard and his trusty Maglite and proceeded to the baggage compartment. Though the passengers thought it was highly unusual, they were set at ease by Tyler’s confident stroll and uncanny ease of tumbling into the baggage compartment. Just as Tyler thought he was home free a new dilemma struck him. There staring back at him was both a large plastic container and a spare tire. Not prepared for this conundrum, Tyler looked back and forth between the two. How can I choose he asks himself? Then the rumbling commenced and Tyler was forced to make a command decision.

Crisis averted, Tyler made his was back up to the flight deck. Every thing checks out he told the passengers, who had waited in anticipation, as he walked by. Though all were relieved that their bags did indeed make it to their destination, the passengers did notice a curious odor permeated through their bags. As Tyler settled into his seat, the FO just stared back at him. Even during his thousands of hours flying Army choppers had he seen anything like this. Knowing the impact of what just happened, Tyler felt he should say something. A man of few words, he simply suggested, we better call Alpha 2 for the kit.

And there you have it. Tyler Wojo. Some think he is nine feet tall and shoots fireballs from his arse (figuratively speaking of course). But really he is just a normal man that walks among us. But because of Tyler Wojo, rest assured, every self respecting Nineteenhundo operator now carries the Wojo approved E-Kit.
 
I'm a coffee drinker, so I learned quickly while flying the B1900 to limit my intake to one small cup in the morning and that was it!
 
I try and pre plan, but when I gotta go, I take the walk. I love the "who is flying the plane" question.

So far, it's never been a #2 situation. Since the -200 is limited onthe leg distances it's been a while since the last walk. I am pretty sure I was close to 100% on MEM-BOS in the winter.

Hydration is important,but I think being "sponsored" by starbucks has a big part of it too.

The "LAV" MEL on the -200 is one that I am not comfortable with if folks will be on board more than an hour. You can't predict 53 bladders.
 
As was mentioned, Gatorade bottles work well. I always have at least one empty one, as it isn't uncommon to have a 12-14 hour flight. Sometimes 12-14 hours solo. That takes getting creative
 
Screaming_Emu said:
We have a lav on board, but 1) the process of getting to it is a pain in the ass and b) its all the way in the back making it "the walk of shame"

I make myself take a leak between every single flight. Even if its ORD-SBN. The one time you don't will be when you have to around, hold, wait for a gate to open, or all of the above.
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we have 3 lavs, 1 up front and 2 back in the passenger compartment....the one up front is for #1 only....have to walk all the way to the back past all the pax for #2....not a walk of shame though.....
 
ian said:
we have 3 lavs, 1 up front and 2 back in the passenger compartment....the one up front is for #1 only....have to walk all the way to the back past all the pax for #2....not a walk of shame though.....
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Hell no its not, when you have to walk back through all of the Pax and they know you are going to leave a present like that for them in the back you should be proud. Much like Doug when he farts on pillows, BTW Doug has Kristie caught you doing that yet?
 
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