Post by elkchsr on Aug 24, 2004 23:01:59 GMT 12.75
This topic will be going on for awhile, so you will need to check back onto this thread over time....
A Survival Primer
With a final jarring impact, the plane comes to an abrupt stop. For a split second all is eerily quiet. You remember to breathe. Your head clears. Wiping your hand across your eyes clears your vision, but the blood on your hands brings everything into focus and you recall what's happened. Got to get out and get out NOW!
Whether you make an emergency landing on dry land or in the water, your first priority is nearly always to get clear of the aircraft, taking your emergency supplies and equipment if at all possible. DON'T PANIC! Move deliberately and think about what you are doing.
Once clear of the aircraft, gather your passengers together (if you have any) and make sure everyone is accounted for. But, be very cautious about going back into the aircraft immediately to retrieve anything, even passengers. Spilled fuel and hot engines or electrical sparks can ignite into a deadly conflagration in seconds. Stay clear of the plane until you determine it is safe.
Skill and Luck
You've managed to survive this far by dint of skill and a bit of luck. How well things go from here can be significantly influenced by how well prepared you are. Good training, proper clothing and adequate equipment can turn this into little more than an unexpected camping trip or cruise. On the other hand, if you are ill prepared, survival will become a test of your will to live, your resourcefulness and your luck. We're going to try and tip the scales slightly in your favor by presenting this primer for survival.
We will stick to the very basics in this article, because thorough coverage of the subject could occupy volumes. We will assume you didn't crash in paradise, that the climate and terrain are less than hospitable.
We are also going to assume you've got the minimal basic equipment like a quality folding knife, matches and the like and you are dressed appropriately for the climate. If you don't even carry this basic equipment, then you really are in a world of hurt. The situation won't be hopeless, but why put yourself in that position? Finally, we are assuming you don't have much experience or the skills needed to survive in such circumstances.
A Survival Primer
With a final jarring impact, the plane comes to an abrupt stop. For a split second all is eerily quiet. You remember to breathe. Your head clears. Wiping your hand across your eyes clears your vision, but the blood on your hands brings everything into focus and you recall what's happened. Got to get out and get out NOW!
Whether you make an emergency landing on dry land or in the water, your first priority is nearly always to get clear of the aircraft, taking your emergency supplies and equipment if at all possible. DON'T PANIC! Move deliberately and think about what you are doing.
Once clear of the aircraft, gather your passengers together (if you have any) and make sure everyone is accounted for. But, be very cautious about going back into the aircraft immediately to retrieve anything, even passengers. Spilled fuel and hot engines or electrical sparks can ignite into a deadly conflagration in seconds. Stay clear of the plane until you determine it is safe.
Skill and Luck
You've managed to survive this far by dint of skill and a bit of luck. How well things go from here can be significantly influenced by how well prepared you are. Good training, proper clothing and adequate equipment can turn this into little more than an unexpected camping trip or cruise. On the other hand, if you are ill prepared, survival will become a test of your will to live, your resourcefulness and your luck. We're going to try and tip the scales slightly in your favor by presenting this primer for survival.
We will stick to the very basics in this article, because thorough coverage of the subject could occupy volumes. We will assume you didn't crash in paradise, that the climate and terrain are less than hospitable.
We are also going to assume you've got the minimal basic equipment like a quality folding knife, matches and the like and you are dressed appropriately for the climate. If you don't even carry this basic equipment, then you really are in a world of hurt. The situation won't be hopeless, but why put yourself in that position? Finally, we are assuming you don't have much experience or the skills needed to survive in such circumstances.