Hi there. The aeroplane was a Robin 2260 I think. Loads of room inside I thought and very comfortable indeed.
I remember reading ages ago a great piece by Stick' who wrote about the engine stopping during a display and he managed to get it going again in the air similar to like what is written above. If I can I will have a search because it was pretty good to read.
Regarding getting strapped into a Yak or something like that well if anyone wants some additional talking ballast along with them one day then I am available anytime..!!!