sorry, forgot to include the plane type. I don't know much about planes so yes the handrail is part of the wing. It might be a cessna plane. The problem I am having is that the winds are too strong that it takes all my strength just to get out. I nearly slipped from the strut on my third jump( the winds were very strong even on the ground ) and I really wish there was a way to get out without being bothered by the winds much.