Phil Croucher Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 I've had one on board once in a while, when available - comes from all that wet stuff over in Europe - basic training dies hard! I carry it on the roofrack I have my own lifejacket as well., although it's not an aviation one (a souvenir from K19). My point was that you can go glibly through your career thinking it will be easy to get out if something happens, but when you actually practice it you realise that you likely would be dead. Just in case anyone's not had the pleasure, the drill is one hand on the belt buckle, one on the door handle, take a breath, wait seven seconds after submersion, undo eveything and follow your hand out because you won't know the way otherwise. Here is a video showing you why you have to wait 7 seconds before opening the door: video. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beltdrive Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 There is something to visualize Downwash do the underwater thing, with or without liferaft...... Hey Phil how u open the video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-rex Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 It would be very nice to see a facility here in Alberta, or Western Canada that would have training programs like this....Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412driver Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 john heiler runs a course out of the vancouver area. he has a contraption that is fairly mobile. if enough people in alberta wanted a course with an available swimming pool then maybe................ phil, the link ain't working..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Croucher Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Try this: video Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CHEVY II Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 The one day "Aircraft Ditching Course" not the full blown B.S.T, offered here in Halifax is worth every penny. Top notch instruction :up: As for the "eye opener"....I still can't open my eyes under water, which makes it all that more realistic and speaks volumes for the procedures. Survival Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 No wonder there is no sound on the video clip, it's from the norwegian tv channel TV2, with news anchor Siri Lill Mannes! If you don't believe me, ask RDM or any of the other fruits that have been to Norway lately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeterswatter Posted June 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2004 When I told one of the mechanics that I work with that I was teaching an Underwater Egress course in Alberta, he laughed at me. I think, based on what has alredy happened this season, it is pretty evident that this type of training is a valuable and lifesaving. Helicopter pilots spend lots of time over the water and should know how to get out alive! You will be hearing plenty from me in the near future concerning this training. Stay Safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 Anyone taken the course at Aviation Egress Systems in Victoria? I'm probably going to take it before it start my flight training and would like some feedback from folks who've taken their course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeterswatter Posted July 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 HBG, Give me a call! I am trying to organize a Whack #$%^&^^& Tournament and need to know when you will be back. Talked to Fantuz. He's pumped! Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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