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AOPA’s Air Safety Institute (ASI) released a new video and 16-page guide to help aircraft pilots and passengers survive the conditions following a forced landing. The program, “Survive: Beyond the Forced Landing,” was developed in conjunction with the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, which was concerned that pilots in that country are not carrying adequate survival kits.
The guide covers best practices for general aviation flights that result in off-airport landings. The program also reviews survival communications, lists suggested gear and offers advice for detection by rescuers.
The video discusses communication techniques with ATC and other authorities, appropriate medical care and the use of basic survival equipment, such as emergency locators, strobes and space blankets. According to the guide, pilots should pack clothing that is appropriate for the weather along the planned flight path, not just for the final destination. Pilots should also ensure their passengers know how to use emergency equipment in the event they are incapacitated, ASI said.