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Old 4th Mar 2006, 23:18
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Tarq57
 
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Proceedure for using the bag if it becomes necessary:
1) have it ready, open end UP. Check the closed end really is closed.
2) Open the bag and make a little space inside it, but allow for expansion.
3) make a circle with thumb and forefinger, or similar shape with two hands if required, fold the top inch (2-3 cm or more) of the bag back over the fingers.
4) Seal the bag around the lips.
5) Puke. You're aiming for a clean launch that fills the bag from the bottom up.
6) When finished, screw the top of the bag closed.
General: Have a water botlle with you. Have a second bag ready.It's amazing how more comes out than seemed to go in.
Don't laugh. I've seen and heard of some interesting misuses.(Including a manufacturing defect alluded to in [1]). Also people aiming at the bag from afar. This is a fun little procedure that can be practised at home without the need for expensive simulators and examination. Having had a drill for this, you probably won't need to use it. Like many things in aviation, if you have a plan for the unexpected, old Murphy goes and picks on someone else.
Ref#7, Ginger has a reputaion for preventing/easing travel nausea. You can buy it in herbal or homeopathic form at most pharmacies.
Have fun with your flying. (maybe later, you'll have occasion to brief pax on the above procedure. It can be quite comedic!
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