I have created a simple model of an USAAC/AVG pilot:


Fig. 1. General view of the model	Fig. 2. Upper parts have more details, than the lower ones

Download the file for actual Blender version (>= 2.5) (0.5MB). Here you can find the file for the previous Blender version (2.49) (0.5MB).

General comments

The model uses the layer no 8. Its helper objects — curves — reside on the layer no 9, and its bones (armature) — on the layer no 10

To import it into your model, you should use File:Append or Link command. Select all objects with the „000.” prefix (Fig.3):

Fig. 3. Selection of the pilots's elements during the import

To move the model, use the parachute „pack” (it is the parent of the whole structure):

Fig. 4. Posing the pilot

It contains an armature (bones) inside. This allows you to pose the pilot to adapt him to the seat and the controls of your cockpit.

In the older version of this model (for Blender 2.49), when you change the pilot's pose the harness of his parachute requires some adjustments (Fig. 5):

Fig. 5. Parachute harness differences

In the actual version (for Blender >= 2.59) it should not occur.