Ditching

Question 1

In a ditching, how does the door primary assess the aircraft attitude?

Answer 1

By looking through the door window and referring to the slope of the cabin floor

Question 2

When should the infant life jacket be inflated?

Answer 2

At the door area, just before leaving the aircraft

Question 3

Name three immediate actions after casting off?

Answer 3

• Self introduction
• Retrieve survival equipment bag
• Ensure all survivors are evenly distributed and seated
• Check passenger condition and apply first-aid if required
• Check raft condition and repair if necessary
• Deploy radio beacon
• Deploy sea anchor
• Use heaving line to:
• pick up survivors from the water * tie sliderafts together

Question 4

How do you release the slideraft from the aircraft?

Answer 4

Raise the girt cover and pull the white girt release handle

Question 5

How do you cast off the slideraft from the aircraft?

Answer 5

Cut the mooring line with the hook knife or pull the quick release handle