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Old 9th July 2020 | 14:18
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lumbar support

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
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Old 9th July 2020 | 14:55
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Have a look at this: https://www.physioroom.com/product/P...IaAnBKEALw_wcB

I've got something similar and it helps me.
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Old 9th July 2020 | 15:34
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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.
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Old 9th July 2020 | 15:45
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Originally Posted by Same again
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
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Old 9th July 2020 | 16:04
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Been using one of these for about 5 years now. Inflatable, therefore easy to travel with.





Relax The Back Cushion
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Old 9th July 2020 | 16:22
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wild-ass cushion

I have been using this cushion: https://www.wild-ass.com/store/Pilli...hion-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.
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Old 9th July 2020 | 17:05
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The Scout had very comfy leather seats
It did indeed. Thank you for reminding me - my favourite helicopter. :-)
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Old 10th July 2020 | 06:29
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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.
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