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U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

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Jim Cooney

Jim Cooney

Safety Program Manager

HLN FSDO

Safety Program Manager

HLN FSDO

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FAAFAAFriendly Aviation Agency

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Survival

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February 21, 1990

Ron Woltermann - Miracle Pilot Kalispell, MT - Great Falls, MT

IFR - 13000’ - Cessna 207 121 NM - 7 P.M.

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Factors

Remained Calm Flew The Airplane Communicated Had and was wearing 4 point

shoulder harness Was prepared Maintained positive mental attitude

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Emergency Landings

Emergency Landings

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.

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Aviation SurvivalAviation Survival

Flight Plan

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Time Required to Locate AircraftNation Wide - 1994

ELT ELT NorWorking

No FlightPlan

VFR IFR

26

42

60

35

10

0

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ELT ELT NorWorking

No FlightPlan

VFR IFR

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Aviation Survival

Flight Plan Working ELT

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FAR 91.207Emergency Locator

Transmitters

No person may operate a U.S. registered aircraft unless

the aircraft is equipped with an ELT the battery has been inspected within the

last 12 calendar months. Batteries must be replaced after:

» after 1 Hr of transmitter use» after 50% of their useful life has expired

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Time Required to Locate AircraftNation Wide - 1994

ELT ELT notworking

No FlightPlan

VFR IFR

26

42

60

35

10

0

10

20

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40

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60

ELT ELT notworking

No FlightPlan

VFR IFR

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Aviation Survival

Flight Plan Working ELT Properly Installed

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Aviation Survival

Flight Plan ELT Properly Installed Proper Dress

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Aviation Survival

Use your shoulder Harness!

Survival Kit Leave your ELT on

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Transport Canada Emergency Equipment

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Sparsely Settled Areas

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Required Survival Equipment

At least one reliable method for fire starting

Cooking utensils Compass Snare wire Fishing equipment

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Required Survival Equipment

Survival Manual Mosquito nets & insect repellent Food - 10,000 calories per person Sleeping bag for each person when

temperature below 7 C Snow shoes (areas w/12” snow)

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New Requirements

Food - 1500 calories per person Stove will no longer be required Choice of:

»ax, collapsible or flexible saw»snow knife or hunting knife

Method of providing 1/2 litre water per person per day

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New Requirements

Method of providing shelter (Tent) 2 methods of signaling

»Pyrotechnics, signal mirror, conspicuity»panel, flashlight, strobe light, etc.

Appropriate clothing & footwear List of kit contents and inspection

data

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Other Items to Consider

Portable radio Handgun Small tool kit All purpose tool Aircraft can provide shelter

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Aviation Survival

Hypothermia

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Avoiding Hypothermia

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

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Summary

Be Prepared Maintain a positive mental attitiude Use all the resources you have

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Summary

S top T hink O bserve P lan

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Pilot Proficiency Award Program - “Wings”

Attend Safety Meeting 1 Hr. Dual - Basic Air

Maneuvers 1 Hr Dual - Instruments 1 Hr. Dual - Landings

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Set of Wings

Wall Certificate Suitable for Framing

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U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration