Compulsion Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Ok all you knowledgeable people out there I need you wisdom. I am about to embark on Navs and flying out of my security blanket (airfield). What should I carry in the aircraft as far as safety and survival gear?(Already learnt to carry spare oil the hard way). What tips and hints can you give me to fly safely and navigate successfully? All help and hints greatly appreciated.
facthunter Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Presumably you are all checked out and done the training? Lots of people have slightly different methods of going about the detail. DO plan well and draw lines on a WAC chart and have all your frequencies, and any particular features of the aerodrome available with your flight plan. Sometimes I will have a print of Google map of the immediate area, around a landing destination. Have good places to stow charts etc so that things don't fall on the floor. Keep ferrous objects away from your compass. Look for confirmation of wind direction all the time. Keep an eye out for suitable landing sites all the time. Manage your fuel and keep a track of it.. Nev 4
Hongie Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 epirb/beacon (required by law anyways) water food phone/portable radio. gps (phone?) not for navigating, but handy if you get lost or come to grief im sure some of the more experiance people will chime in with other good ideas too. enjoy your navs... and remember... ITS FOR FUN :) 2
Thirsty Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 On the lines on your map draw arrow heads showing which direction you should be heading. Take a photocopy of the ERSA page of any aerodromes you are going to (Obviously still carry ERSA onboard). And number one - fly your calculated headings for the correct amount of time. Even if you didn't factor in wind changes once airborne you'd be surprised how close you can get by simply flying the flightplanned heading and time. 2
robinsm Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 I normally print out the ersa aerodrome page for the aerodromes I will be landing at, passing over and my alternates (dont forget to plan the alternates!). I put these, with frequency, etc in a clear sleeved folder for quick reference. I also put a copy of my plan in there as well incase the one on the kneepad/whatever is lost or destroyed. (I also carry the ersa) Mark your maps as notified by the posters above. Carry a bottle of water because you will get dry and need a drink. Cary some nibbles as well. Mobile phone for emergencies, epirb, credit card and an amount of cash incase of fuel etc off site. Have fun, navs are great and add to the enjoyment and achievement levels tremendously. Once you have them under your belt and get the endorsement, then the country really opens up and the adventures start. 1
old man emu Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 What should I carry in the aircraft as far as safety and survival gear? 1. Wear good walking shoes and tough-wearing clothes (no synthetic fabrics - cotton and wool) 2. Get a Tupperware container and make up a "Crash Box" containing: a) 75mm wide x 2000mm long strips of brightly coloured cloth that you can use to lay out as ground signals. b) a small mirror so you can make sunlight flashes c) a box of matches or a cigarette lighter (put them in a little peppermint tin) d) a small LED torch e) a triangular bandage and some rolled bandages f) a tube of antiseptic cream g) a tube of sun screen h) sheets of toilet paper i) some cloth band-aids j) an orienteering compass k) a tube of insect repellant l) the bladder from a wine cask - to carry water collected from ground sources All these things will fit into a lunch-box sized container and the whole lot is not too heavy. You can keep it in your flight bag so you always have it. I've still got the one I made up in the later 70's. Old Man Emu 3
Compulsion Posted September 10, 2012 Author Posted September 10, 2012 On boats we carry a plastic V sheet which is bright orange with a big black V. I will carry one of these. Good suggestions Old Man.
old man emu Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Check the section in ERSA that deals with survival. There used to be an illustration of the ground signals. Photocopy it, laminate it and put it in your crash box. OME
dazza 38 Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 I/we made up a survival list a few years ago.It is here somewhere.Covers just about everything that somebody would want.
Hongie Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 another one i could mention, just a handy one... obviously take a pencil for recording when you arrive at your waypoint and turning points. I use a old style pencil (not a clutch pencil, although i do have one as a backup), and i've roughly marked out a scale on it, to measure against the wac without getting out the proper ruler. Also, i have taped a string to it, bright pink builders line, and tyed it to my kneeboard.. saves it falling on the floor.
Old Koreelah Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 A space blanket (aluminium foil survival blanket), a CD for a mirror, a white hat, a leatherman tool, a length of strong string, an old 35mm film canister of medicinal honey (what other quick-heal dressing can you eat as well?) a garbage bag (raincoat, partial sleeping bag, container).
Thirsty Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 I thought about flares once then I thought I don't really want something in the plane with me that can spontaneously burst into white hot flame!
Compulsion Posted September 11, 2012 Author Posted September 11, 2012 I'm with you Thirsty. I thought about flares but no. Had a great flight with Ian on Sunday to James Town. That is what started this thread.
Thirsty Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Yeah good one, get all the practice you can with whoever will fly with you. I'm only up at ymbd on Mondays and Tuesday's at present.
Compulsion Posted September 11, 2012 Author Posted September 11, 2012 See you up there one day when I can fly the 170 in.
J170 Owner Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 A copy of the "The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams" would be a good item to carry as it has (in large friendly letters) DON'T PANIC on the back cover. Be aware that late afternoons offer some really smooth flying conditions at Gawler. I went out after work today (11th Sep) and it was as smooth as silk. If you're on the ground by six, you'll have enough time to put the baby to bed before the light fails....
turboplanner Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 At this point your 747 should be ready for take off. 2
Mark11 Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Unless you are going way outback... A pocket knife and a flint are all you need... Oh, just watch bear grills series first... LOL 1
ayavner Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 A copy of the "The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams" would be a good item to carry as it has (in large friendly letters) DON'T PANIC on the back cover. Be aware that late afternoons offer some really smooth flying conditions at Gawler. I went out after work today (11th Sep) and it was as smooth as silk. If you're on the ground by six, you'll have enough time to put the baby to bed before the light fails.... and don't forget a towel.
facthunter Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 Flares? A flare for flying would be a good start. Nev 1
Doug Evans Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 al depends on where ya fly to what u require eg: cape york i carry flares but east coast south of townsville i dont because lot more air traffic and more people unless u go inland a fare way ?
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