U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
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Jim Cooney
Safety Program Manager
HLN FSDO
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FAA
Friendly
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
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Flew The Airplane
Communicated
Had and was wearing 4 point
shoulder harness
Was prepared
Maintained positive mental attitude
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Emergency Landings
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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 Survival
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Flight Plan
Time Required to Locate Aircraft
Nation Wide - 1994
60
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42
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26
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ELT
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ELT Nor
Working
No Flight
Plan
VFR
IFR
Aviation Survival
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Flight Plan
Working ELT
FAR 91.207
Emergency 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 Aircraft
Nation Wide - 1994
60
50
40
60
30
42
20
10
35
26
10
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ELT
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ELT not
working
No Flight
Plan
VFR
IFR
Aviation Survival
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Flight Plan
Working ELT
Properly Installed
Aviation Survival
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Flight Plan
ELT
Properly Installed
Proper Dress
Aviation Survival
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Use your shoulder
Harness!
Survival Kit
Leave your ELT on
Transport Canada
Emergency Equipment
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Sparsely Settled Areas
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Required Survival Equipment
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At least one reliable method for fire
starting
Cooking utensils
Compass
Snare wire
Fishing equipment
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Required Survival Equipment
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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
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Food - 1500 calories per person
Stove will no longer be required
Choice of:
» ax, collapsible or flexible saw
» snow knife or hunting knife
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Method of providing 1/2 litre water
per person per day
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New Requirements
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Method of providing shelter (Tent)
2 methods of signaling
» Pyrotechnics, signal mirror, conspicuity
» panel, flashlight, strobe light, etc.
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Appropriate clothing & footwear
List of kit contents and inspection
data
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Other Items to Consider
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Portable radio
Handgun
Small tool kit
All purpose tool
Aircraft can provide shelter
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Aviation Survival
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Hypothermia
Avoiding Hypothermia
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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
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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”
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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
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U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
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