Chapter3Slides-AircrewSurvival-CAPEmergency.pptVIP

Mission Aircrew CourseChapter 3: Survival and Urgent Care(May 2006) Aircrew Tasks O-2017 DISCUSS POST-CRASH ACTIONS (S) Objectives Discuss basic post-crash actions. {S; 3.1} Concerning survival equipment, discuss: {S; 3.2} The importance of water Types of signaling devices (CLASS) Basic survival equipment Concerning urgent care, discuss: {S; 3.3} Moving the victim; airway; pulse; and bleeding Post-urgent care directions Introduction The purpose of this section is to introduce you to the fundamentals of aircrew survival. It is not to teach you how to build a shelter out of parachutes and garbage bags. What is your most important survival tool? Your attitude!Having a positive mental attitude is often the difference between life and death in a survival situation. Be mentally prepared to survive in the wilderness for the rest of your life, or it might be the rest of your life! Preparation Carry a survival kit in the aircraft and be sure all crew members know what is in the kit and how to use it. Inspect contents periodically Rhoda’s Rule states, “If you cannot walk from the end of the runway to the terminal without getting cold then you are not dressed properly!” Consider the weather over the worst conditions you are flying over Carry your cell phone (fully charged) Emergency Egress Prior preparation is important. Follow the checklist to prop open doors, tighten seat and shoulder belts, secure cargo, and turn off the electricity and fuel. If doors jam, kick them open or kick out the windows. May also exit through the baggage door. Can’t move the front seats from the rear, so agree on who does what and in what sequence. Discuss what to do if one or more of the crew is incapacitated. Post-Crash Actions Get clear of the aircraft if there is any danger of fire or having it fall on you. Treat yourself for shock by sipping water. Check everyone for injuries and apply first aid. Try your cell phone or radio. Activate the ELT. Stay with the aircraft if in