Jul 28, 2017 I remember something called the H.E.R.E. (Human Element Range Extender) bottle for both sexes, plus “Jill’s John” which was a women’s pee bottle. You can also fill a Sic-Sac. I’ve made twelve hour flights in small, single-engine airplanes, and you just need to be prepared. With range extenders and repeaters, that number might be pretty small. You might see a range extender that supports “up to 15 devices” or “up to 20 devices.” If you need support for more devices than the product specifies, it’s best to go with a different option.
The Human Element Range Extender has been a savior to pilots and crew alike. While difficult to use, its presence has proven useful. I'm wondering why, and under what circumstances, would the crew of an airliner or cargo carrier use the H.E.R.E. when there's usually another pilot in the cockpit, thereby 'relieving' the stricken aviator to step away to use the lav?
It could also be possible that in some commercial aircraft the pilot might be the only qualified person on-board to keep the plane in the sky, so leaving the cockpit wouldn't be an option (depending on how crazy they are). It could also be that the H.E.R.E. might simply not present on a flight.
There must be some humorous stories out there -- while keeping it in good taste -- that people might share?