U S Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
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U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Jim Cooney Safety Program Manager HLN FSDO Downloaded from www. avhf. com
FAA Friendly Aviation Agency Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Survival Downloaded from www. avhf. com
February 21, 1990 Ron Woltermann - Miracle Pilot Kalispell, MT - Great Falls, MT IFR - 13000’ - Cessna 207 121 NM - 7 P. M. Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Factors l Remained Calm l l l Flew The Airplane Communicated Had and was wearing 4 point shoulder harness Was prepared Maintained positive mental attitude Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Emergency Landings p p p Airspeed - level or slightly low nose attitude - Fly the Airplane. Airfield - landing site within 45 degrees. Fuel - Carb Heat - Ignition. Fly the Airplane - maintain control. Pilot should know emergency procedures specific to the airplane he/she is flying. Final Phase - Fly the Airplane - No steep turns close to the ground - flaps. Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Aviation Survival l Downloaded from www. avhf. com Flight Plan
Time Required to Locate Aircraft Nation Wide - 1994 Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Aviation Survival l l Downloaded from www. avhf. com Flight Plan Working ELT
FAR 91. 207 Emergency Locator Transmitters No person may operate a U. S. registered aircraft unless o the aircraft is equipped with an ELT o the battery has been inspected within the last 12 calendar months. o Batteries must be replaced after: » after 1 Hr of transmitter use » after 50% of their useful life has expired Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Time Required to Locate Aircraft Nation Wide - 1994 Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Aviation Survival l Downloaded from www. avhf. com Flight Plan Working ELT Properly Installed
Aviation Survival l l Downloaded from www. avhf. com Flight Plan ELT Properly Installed Proper Dress
Aviation Survival l Downloaded from www. avhf. com Use your shoulder Harness! Survival Kit Leave your ELT on
Transport Canada Emergency Equipment Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Sparsely Settled Areas Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Required Survival Equipment l l l At least one reliable method for fire starting Cooking utensils Compass Snare wire Fishing equipment Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Required Survival Equipment l l l Survival Manual Mosquito nets & insect repellent Food - 10, 000 calories person Sleeping bag for each person when temperature below 7 C Snow shoes (areas w/12” snow) Downloaded from www. avhf. com
New Requirements l l l Food - 1500 calories person Stove will no longer be required Choice of: » ax, collapsible or flexible saw » snow knife or hunting knife l Method of providing 1/2 litre water person per day Downloaded from www. avhf. com
New Requirements l l Method of providing shelter (Tent) 2 methods of signaling » Pyrotechnics, signal mirror, conspicuity » panel, flashlight, strobe light, etc. l l Appropriate clothing & footwear List of kit contents and inspection data Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Other Items to Consider l l l Portable radio Handgun Small tool kit All purpose tool Aircraft can provide shelter Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Aviation Survival l Downloaded from www. avhf. com Hypothermia
Avoiding Hypothermia l l l l Wear appropriate clothing Keep yourself dry & clean Improvise wind or rain proofing Prepare shelter - consider airplane Build fire with a heat reflector Bed of branches, leaves, grass Conserve body energy Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Summary l Be Prepared l l Maintain a positive mental attitiude Use all the resources you have Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Summary S top T hink O bserve P lan Downloaded from www. avhf. com
Pilot Proficiency Award Program - “Wings” o o Downloaded from www. avhf. com Attend Safety Meeting 1 Hr. Dual - Basic Air Maneuvers 1 Hr Dual - Instruments 1 Hr. Dual - Landings
Set of Wings Wall Certificate Suitable for Framing Downloaded from www. avhf. com
U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Downloaded from www. avhf. com