Archive for June, 2008

AVIATION HUMOR

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Teaching the child

As a crowded airliner is about to take off, the peace is shattered by a 5-year-old boy who picks that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother does to try to calm him down, the boy continues to scream furiously and kick the seats around him.

Suddenly, from the rear of the plane, an elderly man in the uniform of an Air Force General is seen slowly walking forward up the aisle. Stopping the flustered mother with an upraised hand, the white-haired, courtly, soft-spoken General leans down and, motioning toward his chest, whispers something into the boy’s ear.

Instantly, the boy calms down, gently takes his mother’s hand, and quietly fastens his seat belt. All the other passengers burst into spontaneous applause.

As the General slowly makes his way back to his seat, one of the cabin attendants touches his sleeve. “Excuse me, General,” she asks quietly, “but could I ask you what magic words you used on that little boy?”

The old man smiles serenely and gently confides, “I showed him my pilot’s wings, service stars, and battle ribbons, and explained that they entitle me to throw one passenger out the plane door on any flight I choose.”

WHAT ARE THE “NORMS”

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

“NORMS”

Standard practices, usually undocumented, apdopted by an organization or group.

Never mind the manual I’ll do it my way, the quicker way!”

*Exsiting “NORMS” don’t make it right or safe

*Follow good safety procedures…they are there for a reason

 

WHY TO CONSIDER EGRESS TRAINING FOR BOTH PILOTS AND PASSENGERS

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

 

 

               Why to consider Egress Training for both pilots and passengers

 

 

Statistics show somewhere every single day of the year an aircraft for any variety of reasons, end its flight unscheduled in water.

 

Here in Canada last summer alone there were several incidents, unfortunately not all occupants survived. Aviation Egress Safety Systems of Victoria BC has been teaching pilots and passengers how to successfully Egress from aircraft inverted in water since 1998.

 

Of the thousands of students trained to date, very few egressed with out difficulty during the first few tries while in our equipment training in a warm swimming pool.

Once an aircraft has ditched inverted in water unexpectedly, the occupants immediately panic become disorientated and waste the precious few seconds they have, trapped and helpless. Pilots are more familiar with their aircraft doors and exits, although they too are totally out of their element once immersed in cold water, and the majority also have difficulty escaping. Through training in a safe warm environment with specialized equipment the opposite takes place, and few later have difficulty returning to the surface under control. Both pilots and passengers once Egress trained, proved to be well versed in what to expect in the event they become unlucky enough to be involved in an aircraft ditching.

 

 This one day training program is tailored for the light aircraft occupants and includes beverages and food through out the course, and a certificate upon completion.

It is suggested students bring with them a change of cloths including clean footwear which will get wet, and a towel.

 

 

Total cost per person is $350.00 Canada wide/ $265.00 at Victoria BC (Home Base) plus GST

 

Also there is now the first ever book “DITCHING PRINCIPLES” available at for $15.95

for those unable to attend, or this is a great primer to better understand the program.

 

For more information or to enrol in Egress Training please contact:

 

Bryan Webster

 

Bry the Dunker Guy

250-704-6401

info@dunkyou.com

www.dunkyou.com