Which two ways does all flotation devices operate? - answer• automatically
• manually
What does SOS stand for? - answer• survive the impact
• get out
• survive outside
What are the 4 principles of survival? - answer1. Protection
2. Location
3. Water
3. Food
What is creeping line ahead? - answer When a search a/c goes to the last known
position, then flies an average track identical to the missing a/c
How do you attract attention? - answer• bright colours
• ground to air visual signals
• use torches, lights , mirrors
• light fires - smoking during day, bright at night
• fly a flag
• ELT
• stay near a/c
What code signal would be used to send the message ' require assistance' with ground
to air visual signal codes? - answerV
What code signal would be used to send the message ' require medical assistance' with
ground to air visual signal codes? - answerX
How long should signals be? - answerAt least 2.5 metre ( 8 feet)
What is the international distress signal? - answerFire x 3
How do you keep the will to survive? - answer• have + maintain a positive attitude
• keep occupied
• push negative thoughts out mind
• conserve entertainment
What is the order of priorities in first aid? - answer1. Breathing difficulties
2. Major bleeding, wounds & fractures
, 3. Shock
How do you form a rescue circle in a ditching? - answer• make circle of 10 - 12 people
with injured + infants in the centre
• adopt the foetal position to keep body temperature
What are the PDI's of the IFD? - answer• stowage
• quantity
What is the operation of the IFD? - answer1. Take infant and parent to galley
2. Attach crotch strap to buckle
3. Place the infant in device
4. Place neck strap over infants head
5. Adjust straps as necessary
6. Ensure the parent knows how to inflate the device
7. Lanyard should only be attached to an adults LJ once outside
How do you brief the pax for the IFD? - answer• briefing card
• safety card
What are the PDI's of portable oxygen? - answer1. Stowage
2. Quantity
3. Strap is present
4. Gauge reads 3/4 to full
5. mask attached to high flow for emergency use
6. Mask attached to low flow for therapeutic use
7. Spare mask present
What is the operation for portable oxygen ? - answer1. Inform the f/d
2. Make a no smoking PA
3. In hatbin/ stowage check 02 flow
4. Turn fully anti clockwise and watch for green indicator
5. Turn off
6. Place carry strap around neck of cc or ABP
7. Sit passenger upright
8. Remove any grease or makeup from face
9. Turn on oxygen
10. Fit mask securely, pinch at nose
11. Do not let go below 1/4 full
12. If pax require oxygen for landing brief ABPans inform captain
What is the operation of the adult LJ? - answer1. Place LJ overhead, equipment side
away from body
2. Pass the strap around the waist and attach the buckle at the front of the LJ
3. Pull on the loose end of the strap to secure the jacket tightly around the waist
4. To inflate, pull down sharply on the red inflation toggle
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