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    This document discusses survival tips for pilots in the event of a general aviation accident. It recommends that pilots (1) know their aircraft equipment thoroughly like seatbelt placement, (2) upgrade safety equipment like installing four- or five-point seatbelts and wearing a helmet which could save 60% of lives in Alaska accidents, and (3) prepare for survival by dressing for weather, filing a flight plan, and carrying survival gear like a vest, lighting, first aid kit and water. Resources for pilots to learn survival skills are also listed.

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    This document discusses survival tips for pilots in the event of a general aviation accident. It recommends that pilots (1) know their aircraft equipment thoroughly like seatbelt placement, (2) upgrade safety equipment like installing four- or five-point seatbelts and wearing a helmet which could save 60% of lives in Alaska accidents, and (3) prepare for survival by dressing for weather, filing a flight plan, and carrying survival gear like a vest, lighting, first aid kit and water. Resources for pilots to learn survival skills are also listed.

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    General Aviation FAA

    Joint Steering Committee Aviation Safety


    Safety Enhancement Topic
    October 2015

    Survival
    Many general aviation (GA) accidents are survivable if you are equipped with the right equipment and
    can use the right techniques. For example in Alaska, seatbelts — especially four- or five-point seatbelts — or
    adding helmets could save 60 percent of the lives involved in an aircraft accident. Are you prepared and do
    you have the tools you need to survive an accident?

    Tips for Pilots  Dress in layers for anticipated weather


    conditions along your route. Clothing is your
    Accidents can happen quickly. Three factors will
    primary shelter.
    impact your ability to survive: knowledge,
    discipline, and planning. Here are some quick tips:  File a flight plan even when flying VFR. This
    enables flight tracking and means that
     Know your aircraft. Do you know which way
    emergency services will be alerted should you
    your seatbelt unbuckles? There is no standards
    not arrive when expected.
    so practice unbuckling in your airplane. Have
    you checked your seatbelt placement to ensure  Have the will to survive!
    it’s unobstructed during an emergency?
     Upgrade your equipment. Installing four- or five- Resources for Pilots
    point seatbelts and using a helmet might save
    your life.  FAA Safety Briefing: Be Prepared (Jul/Aug 2013)
    http://1.usa.gov/1NhfjyY
     Sometime you can only get out with the clothes
    on your back. Wear a survival vest and carry  Basic Survival Training 1-Day Course at CAMI
    tools, lighting, and signaling devices. Also http://1.usa.gov/1LetIK6
    consider carrying a small first aid kit and a bottle  “Basic Survival Skills for Aviation” CAMI Manual
    of water. http://1.usa.gov/1VBPQ2t
     Know what roads are along your route and what  Aircrew Survival Videos Playlist on YouTube
    direction they are in. http://bit.ly/1Pl8gox
     “Off Airport Ops Guide” FAASTeam Brochure
    http://1.usa.gov/1WITmKT
     AOPA Air Safety Institute: Survival Safety
    http://bit.ly/1VBQehn

    www.FAASafety.gov Produced by FAA Safety Briefing | Download at 1.usa.gov/SPANS

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