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Downloaded from February 21, 1990 Ron Woltermann - Miracle Pilot Kalispell, MT - Great Falls, MT IFR ’ - Cessna NM - 7 P.M.

Downloaded from Factors l Remained Calm l Flew The Airplane l Communicated l Had and was wearing 4 point shoulder harness l Was prepared l Maintained positive mental attitude

Downloaded from Emergency Landings p Airspeed - level or slightly low nose attitude - Fly the Airplane. p Airfield - landing site within 45 degrees. p Fuel - Carb Heat - Ignition. p Fly the Airplane - maintain control. p Pilot should know emergency procedures specific to the airplane he/she is flying. p Final Phase - Fly the Airplane - No steep turns close to the ground - flaps.

Downloaded from Aviation Survival l Flight Plan

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Downloaded from Aviation Survival l Flight Plan l Working ELT

Downloaded from FAR Emergency Locator Transmitters No person may operate a U.S. registered aircraft unless o the aircraft is equipped with an ELT o the battery has been inspected within the last 12 calendar months. o Batteries must be replaced after: »after 1 Hr of transmitter use »after 50% of their useful life has expired

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Downloaded from Aviation Survival l Flight Plan l Working ELT l Properly Installed

Downloaded from Aviation Survival l Flight Plan l ELT l Properly Installed l Proper Dress

Downloaded from Aviation Survival l Use your shoulder Harness! l Survival Kit l Leave your ELT on

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Downloaded from Required Survival Equipment l At least one reliable method for fire starting l Cooking utensils l Compass l Snare wire l Fishing equipment

Downloaded from Required Survival Equipment l Survival Manual l Mosquito nets & insect repellent l Food - 10,000 calories per person l Sleeping bag for each person when temperature below 7 C l Snow shoes (areas w/12 ” snow )

Downloaded from New Requirements l Food calories per person l Stove will no longer be required l Choice of: »ax, collapsible or flexible saw »snow knife or hunting knife l Method of providing 1/2 litre water per person per day

Downloaded from New Requirements l Method of providing shelter (Tent) l 2 methods of signaling »Pyrotechnics, signal mirror, conspicuity »panel, flashlight, strobe light, etc. l Appropriate clothing & footwear l List of kit contents and inspection data

Downloaded from Other Items to Consider l Portable radio l Handgun l Small tool kit l All purpose tool l Aircraft can provide shelter

Downloaded from Aviation Survival Hypothermia l Hypothermia

Downloaded from Avoiding Hypothermia l Wear appropriate clothing l Keep yourself dry & clean l Improvise wind or rain proofing l Prepare shelter - consider airplane l Build fire with a heat reflector l Bed of branches, leaves, grass l Conserve body energy

Downloaded from Summary l Be Prepared l Maintain a positive mental attitiude l Use all the resources you have

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Downloaded from Pilot Proficiency Award Program - “ Wings ” o Attend Safety Meeting o 1 Hr. Dual - Basic Air Maneuvers o 1 Hr Dual - Instruments o 1 Hr. Dual - Landings

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