List additional useful but discretionary safety and survival items that could be carried on a cross-country flight over bush clad and mountainous terrain.
- Flares
- Extra clothes
- Flashlight
- Emergency rations
- Knife
- Rope
- Whistle
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List the priorities of survival in order of importance.
List the priorities of survival in order of importance.
- Safety
- Secure aircraft
- Evacuate passengers
- Attend to injured
- Activate ELT
- Contact authorities
Explain the basic steps in post-crash survivor management.
Explain the basic steps in post-crash survivor management.
Secure the aircraft and evacuate the passengers. Tend to any injured people
Contact authorities and activate the ELT if not already activated
State the components of a pre-flight passenger briefing by a pilot with respect to aircraft safety features and equipment.
State the components of a pre-flight passenger briefing by a pilot with respect to aircraft safety features and equipment.
- Location and activation of the ELT
- Location of the first aid kit
- Location and use of fire extinguishers
- Seat belt and use
- Smoking
- Cell phones
- Brace Position
Identify basic items carried in a certificated general aviation aircraft first aid kit.
Identify basic items carried in a certificated general aviation aircraft first aid kit.
- Shoulder harness
- Bandages
- Scissors
- Airway breather
- Tape
- Gauzes
Describe the basic principles of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Describe the basic principles of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Used to keep and heart beating and sending oxygen to vital organs
- D – danger
- R – response
- A – airway
- B – breathing
- C – circulation
Describe the basic principles of first aid.
Describe the basic principles of first aid.
This is the initial care of the sick or injured
It can prevent a worsening of the condition and promote recovery if executed correctly
It is the medical assistance before the ambulance or rescue services arrive
Describe the reasons for and the possible ramifications of checklist complacency .First Aid and Survival
Describe the reasons for and the possible ramifications of checklist complacency .First Aid and Survival
When people get lazy and go off memory items and checks, it can be very easy to forget an item or a whole checklist!
By following checks, or even going off memory and double checking against a checklist, we ensure nothing is missed and safety is not jeopardized.
Identify the phases of flight where a checklist plays an important role.
Identify the phases of flight where a checklist plays an important role.
Pre-take off, lineup, pre landings..
Any stage of flight can have a checklist to ensure the proper checks and procedures are not missed.
Distinguish between normal and emergency checklists.
Distinguish between normal and emergency checklists.
Emergency checklists are in place to ease the stress of the emergency situation such as a gear failure engine failure or fire. They are recommended for particular emergency situations. Often under the emergency situations crew may not be able to run through the checks in a timely and consistent manner, so a checklist ensures everything is covered off.