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U.S. Army Tests In-Flight Peeing Tech for Helicopter Pilots
U.S. Army tests new system letting helicopter pilots pee mid-mission.
In brief
U.S. Army tests new system letting helicopter pilots pee mid-mission. U.S. Army tested AIRUS, a pee device for helicopter pilots, to prevent dehydration during long missions. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
U.S. Army Tests In-Flight Peeing Tech
The U.S. Army tested a new system for helicopter pilots to pee mid-mission without holding it in.
AIRUS System Details
The Advanced Inflight Relief Universal System (AIRUS) was built by AIRION, a medical device company for air and space.
Pilots' Dehydration Problem
Pilots tactically dehydrate during long missions by drinking less water to avoid needing to pee.
“tactically dehydrate”
Tested Units
The Army tested AIRUS with three battalions: 1-101 Attack Battalion, 6-101 Assault Helicopter Battalion, and 7-101 Heavy Lift Battalion.
Pilot Feedback
AIRUS was described as comfortable and functional by the Army's test pilot, Colt Seman.
“It was comfortable, and it worked.”
What matters most
U.S. Army tested AIRUS, a pee device for helicopter pilots, to prevent dehydration during long missions.
