Survival

Question 1

Protection

Answer 1

-hostile environment: danger of fire, smoke, rain, wind, unsafe structures, sun, wild animals

Question 2

Location

Answer 2

-Activate ELT
-Attarct attention to rescuers using equipment
-Use rocks, stones or brightly coloured materials to create markers on ground

Question 3

Water

Answer 3

-Small quantities and frequently
-rationing will have to be strictly enforced if necessary
-Only issue if in first 24 hours

Question 4

Food

Answer 4

Any food items should be given in small quantities and frequently

Question 5

What are the principles of survival?

Answer 5

PLWF:
-Protection
-Location
-Water
-Food

Question 6

Give information on survival on land

Answer 6

Once any fires have passed and at the integrity of the aircraft allows re-enter and remove any items of use. Detach slides/rafts good survival kits and shelter. Leave one slide attached in case re-entry is required

Question 7

How will an aircraft signal ground signals have been read?

Answer 7

Hours during daylight- rocking it’s wings

Hours during night- Flashing its landing or navigating lights on and off

Question 8

Give information on survival at sea

Answer 8

-Don’t eat any fish that is slimy, no scales, sunken eyes, flabby skin or u pleasant odour
-Spiny fish- brightly coloured, puffed up appearance- as may be poisonous to touch and eat

Question 9

Give information jungle information

Answer 9

-Scatter brightly coloured items to create colour contrast e.g- seat covers, life jackets
-Small animals or plant life should be cooked and then tried in a small amount to test any adverse affects
-avoid brightly coloured plant, things with milky sap, any fungi

Question 10

Desert survival

Answer 10

-Roads normally lead to water
-Fire ashes, animal droppings, any disturbed surfaces normally lead to water

Question 11

What’s the signal when you require assistance?

Answer 11

V

Question 12

What’s the signal when you require medical assistance?

Answer 12

X