WHY CONSIDER EGRESS TRAINING
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008Why 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 all inclusive Egress Training Course is designed for pilots of both helicopter, light aircraft and their passengers the course includes beverages and food through out the course, as well as 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 and an adventurous attitude.