lumbar support

[Hughes500]

Any recommendations for a portable lumbar support ? Just started doing a lot of AS 350 flying, who ever designed the seats must be a direct descendent of a medieval torturer !
Something like the mil issued to 341 pilots
Cheers

[Fareastdriver]

Try a South American River.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=lumbar+supports&adgrpid=58598023332&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJv4BRCrARIsAB17JI7J6osrA8O8qEy0xTRIgm6jwwJS6z 1Uvzxh6APvFJeUCwfhYNm4bLoaArp1EALw_wcB&hvadid=259085416786&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007293&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1678400464820569563&hvtargid=kwd-1059438828&hydadcr=28150_1724812&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_9fmmn72b0_e

[Miroku]

Have a look at this: https://www.physioroom.com/product/PhysioRoom_Memory_Foam_Flexible_Seat_Cushion_Lumbar_Support_ Back_Pain_Relief_Improve_Posture/2031/42365.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJv4BRCrARIsAB17JI6ztvWfVFNVHMFmNHM Xv4PCysccOMII7HiPv8EhxUAMeaI0a3wKsDIaAnBKEALw_wcB

I've got something similar and it helps me.

[Same again]

Something like the mil issued to 341 pilots

I'm still using mine! The green cover wore through so I've changed that a few times but the cushion still works a treat. I still remember going to some RAF base to be measured up for it. As I have never known a helicopter with a comfy seat I have used it in many types since and in a 212 I needed that and a sheepskin bum cushion! :-) Still using it in a 139.

[scoutah1]

I'm still using mine! The green cover wore through so I've changed that a few times but the cushion still works a treat. I still remember going to some RAF base to be measured up for it. As I have never known a helicopter with a comfy seat I have used it in many types since and in a 212 I needed that and a sheepskin bum cushion! :-) Still using it in a 139.
The Scout had very comfy leather seats

[Gordy]

Been using one of these for about 5 years now. Inflatable, therefore easy to travel with.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/600x600/1_33dda2c19ac1ceb25e1aab1ad3048226d9389c4f.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/600x600/2_b361fd5fab02dca5151a1be622b34d34761edc71.jpg


Relax The Back Cushion (https://relaxtheback.com/products/self-inflating-back-rest)

[Masak]

I have been using this cushion: https://www.wild-ass.com/store/Pillion-Lite-Motorcycle-Cushion-p70879438 when flying 500. Great aircraft, but with my 186cm after few hours the seat sucks. I used to change the cushion position from back to bottom depending on soreness of those body parts.

[Same again]

The Scout had very comfy leather seats

It did indeed. Thank you for reminding me - my favourite helicopter. :-)

[Ascend Charlie]

I souvenired the kidney pad from a Martin Baker departure lounge, put some straps with velcro ends on it, and it worked a treat. But still ended up with Lumbar spondylosis.