Transports Canada Transport Canada Survival and Sparsely Settled Areas Presented by Michel Leduc Transport Canada, System Safety Transports Canada Transport Canada Michel Leduc System Safety Specialist System Safety 700 Leigh Capreol Dorval QC H4Y 1G7 Tel.: 514 633-3484 Fax.: 514 633-3705 leducmi@tc.gc.ca Transports Canada Transport Canada Knowledge Update CARs Standard 421.05 • TC seminar • Recurrent training program approved by TC • PPC • New or renewed annotation • Written exam • Flight review with an instructor • Self-training: Aviation Safety Letter or, http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/SystemSafety/newsletters/tp185/menu.htm Transports Canada Transport Canada Progression Sparsely Settled Areas Hierarchy of Needs Threats to Survival Survival Equipment Readiness Resources Transports Canada Transport Canada Progression Sparsely Settled Areas Hierarchy of Needs Threats to Survival Survival Equipment Readiness Resources Transports Canada Transport Canada Sparsely Settled Areas • A sparsely settled area is not a defined geographic area • The pilot is responsible for deciding what survival equipment will be brought on board to comply with the regulations Transports Canada Transport Canada Sparsely Settled Area A.I.P. Canada Air 2.14 Less accessible Less flight information available Weather data NAVAIDs Fuel supply Food and lodging Maintenance installation Transports Canada Transport Canada Progression Sparsely Settled Areas Hierarchy of Needs Threats to Survival Survival Equipment Readiness Resources Transports Canada Transport Canada Hierarchy of Needs Transports Canada Transport Canada Physiological Eating Breathing Drinking Maintaining the body’s temperature Sleeping Avoiding pain “Evacuating” Transports Canada Transport Canada Safety Having a shelter Having supplies Not feeling threatened To be safe from dangers Mainly about fears Transports Canada Transport Canada Love Not being excluded Need of love Transports Canada Transport Canada Esteem Recognition Self respect Social ranking Consideration Transports Canada Transport Canada Self Actualization To transcend or surpass Achieve Improve oneself Transports Canada Transport Canada Hierarchy of Needs Transports Canada Transport Canada Progression Sparsely Settled Areas Hierarchy of Needs Threats to Survival Survival Equipment Readiness Resources Transports Canada Transport Canada Threats to Survival Hunger Cold Fatigue Thirst Loneliness Pain Boredom Transports Canada Transport Canada Hunger 3 weeks without food 4 000 to 6 000 kJ/day (1 000 to 1 500 Cal) Headache Aggressiveness Incoherence Moral Transports Canada Transport Canada Hunger !!! SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS !!! Supplies for 24 to 48 hours Avoid chocolate and other sources of sugars, choose energy bars (sport centre, outdoor store) with a high protein content instead Be careful with dehydrated food, they will make you thirsty! Transports Canada Transport Canada Cold 85% of body heat is lost from the head Numbing Inability to think Loss of will Increases fatigue levels Transports Canada Transport Canada Cold Temperature lower at night in rural regions Humidity makes you feel colder You CAN die from hypothermia Transports Canada Transport Canada Cold !!! SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS !!! Have a supply of blankets or sleeping bags Build a fire Don’t keep wet clothing on; stay dry Build a shelter Physical activity Human warmth Transports Canada Transport Canada Fatigue Lack of attention, carelessness Leads to giving up Incoherence Injuries Aggravates the situation Increases with stress Transports Canada Transport Canada Fatigue !!! SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS !!! Sleep !!! Take turns Maintain a heat source Secure site Stay in good physical condition Transports Canada Transport Canada Thirst 3 days without water Loose 2 to 3 litres per day Aggravated by sickness, vomiting, diarrhoea and blood loss Transports Canada Transport Canada Thirst !!! SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS !!! Have a flask with at least 1L of liquid Purification devices: Pump, drops, tablets Boil it DO NOT DRINK URINE Transports Canada Transport Canada Thirst !!! SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS !!! Manage perspiration Find shade Breathe through the nose instead of through the mouth Digestion requires water Avoid alcohol Transports Canada Transport Canada Loneliness Deceitful and unpredictable Refers to mental Left out, abandoned Leads to insanity Transports Canada Transport Canada Loneliness !!! SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS !!! Radio Imaginary friend Transports Canada Transport Canada Pain Requires energy Can prevent from seeing to other needs So intense it can lead losing the “will to live” Transports Canada Transport Canada Pain !!! SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS !!! Avoid injuries and sicknesses Have a first aid kit and know how to use it! Carry medication such as Insulin or an “EpiPen” Transports Canada Transport Canada Boredom Tied with loneliness Mind not busy enough Plays with imagination Transports Canada Transport Canada Boredom !!! SOLUTION SUGGESTIONS !!! Work around camp Look for water, food and fuel Deck of cards Imaginary friend Transports Canada Transport Canada Fight the Threats Hunger Cold Fatigue Thirst Loneliness Pain Boredom Transports Canada Transport Canada Progression Sparsely Settled Areas Hierarchy of Needs Threats to Survival Survival Equipment Readiness Resources Transports Canada Transport Canada TC Requirements CAR 602.61 - Light a fire - Provide shelter - Provide or purify water - Send visual distress signals See also A.I.P. Canada: AIR 4.13 AIR Annex Transports Canada Transport Canada TC Requirements One must consider Geographic location Season Climatic changes Transports Canada Transport Canada Survival Kit Example THIS LIST IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE, FEEL FREE TO ADD WHATEVER YOU THINK IS USEFUL! - Safety matches, lighter, candles - Tarpaulin, garbage bag, wool blanket - Flask, pump, purifying caplets - Mirror, flashlight, flares - Survival rations, camping burner Transports Canada Transport Canada Progression Sparsely Settled Areas Hierarchy of Needs Threats to Survival Survival Equipment Readiness Resources Transports Canada Transport Canada Readiness Plan flight according to what is available - Weather info - NAVAIDs - NOTAMs - Emergency plan Transports Canada Transport Canada Readiness File a flight plan or a flight itinerary Follow the flight plan Broadcast your position - regularly - every time you change heading Close the flight plan Transports Canada Transport Canada Readiness Pilot readiness - Training - Awareness - Verification - Practice Transports Canada Transport Canada Readiness Passengers’ readiness - Briefing and written procedures - Risk awareness - Leadership - Rehearsal Transports Canada Transport Canada Are you dressed for survival? Transports Canada Transport Canada Readiness Clothing - Long sleeves - Fall jacket - Walking shoes - Winter clothes or bug net Knife, whistle, lighter and energy bar in pockets Transports Canada Transport Canada Readiness Emergency broadcast on actual frequency and on 121.5, in English and French, without expecting an answer ELT on “ON”, make sure that it is working, and position it so as to maximize its range—do not turn it off! Transponder on 7 700 Stay close to aircraft if possible Transports Canada Transport Canada Progression Sparsely Settled Areas Hierarchy of Needs Threats to Survival Survival Equipment Readiness Resources Transports Canada Transport Canada Resources A.I.P. Canada SAR 4.8 AIR 2.14 AIR 4.13 AIR Annex CFS Section A Section F Transports Canada Transport Canada Resources Satellite phones : http://www.iridium.com http://www.infosat.com Phone number Trenton : 1 800 267-7270 Transports Canada Transport Canada Resources http://www.safeguard.ca/english/publications/woods-e.html http://www.airforce.forces.ca/17wing/squadron/cfssat_e.cfm http://www.ecole-manitou.com/ http://www.pomm.com/survie/ http://www.taklamakan.net/fr/pratique/survie.html SAS Survival Guide - ISBN: 0 00 472302-3