Man, you got that right, Minnflyer!!!

DS.

Others.. thanks for the input. That one-leged stool, colapsing aluminum post with canvas top sounds like the way to go. Easy to transport and easy to set up.

Yeah, Bigtim.. well, you're right, at least for the weekend a few weekends ago. Newly solo'ed pilot, Chris (and he will probably read this.. Hi Chris..ha) had just gotten the talk about dead-sticks and went through several simulated dead sticks. Well, he managed to solo just fine and was off and running. Well, he managed to get I think four dead sticks that day, one of which ended up in the pits. Congrats to him for getting it down, but a few of us did't really run the other way, but briskly walked..ha.. sorry Chris.. if you know what I mean.. all with smiles on our faces knowing what he was going through. Hey, it happens!! I put one in the pitts a while ago.. so I know how it feels to both have it happen and to run away at the same time..ha..

My first weekend after solo, I had I think I remember, four dead sticks, until I figured out how to adjust the fuel mixture on my OS 46!!! ha.. but, landed it I did and learn I did, as Chris did that weekend. We all had a good day, though, and enjoyed our day of flying.

I think Dick's Sporting Center has those colapsing stools.. will check that out.

Thanks for the ideas, guys, and thanks for sharing the experiences and success stories. It's often difficult to overcome a physical issue, and it's always nice to hear that someone has surpassed that and is either still flying or has taken up the sport and enjoying it in spite of the physical issues. I've lost about 15 pounds so far, and already I find that I am more and more tolerant to standing while flying. My goal is another 35 pounds or so, and I'll be able to fit in to my retirement uniform again.. ha.. and fly without lower back pain.


DS.