Overwater Survival 101
Presented By: Randy BooneAviation Survival Technologies
1300 Seven Hills CurveMobile, Alabama 36695
WWW.ASTOVERWATER.COM
Randy Boone ASMCS, USCG Retired
CGC Glacier 1973-1975
HU-16 Albatross Dropmaster
HU-25A Falcon Jet Dropmaster HC-130 Dropmaster Stan Board
HC-130H Hercules Dropmaster
USCG 1973-1996
Search & Rescue St. Louis Mo.
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The Seven Steps To Survival
RecognitionInventory
ShelterSignalsWaterFood
Play
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Recognition
Admit that your life is in danger and act!
Without recognition, you will not be able to complete the remaining Seven Steps to Survival
Making the Call
Must be clear and concise.
Radio 121.5 MHz
Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! This is aircraft Number N________________.
I am a (Type of aircraft) _________________aircraftWith _______ persons on board.My position is as follows (Lat/Long)___________/______________.
Nature of Distress and Intentions _______________.
Repeat entire Mayday 3 times.
Inventory
What do you have that will help you? What do you have that will hurt you?
What you have on you is what you will have with you.
AST Overwater Survival Pouch (fanny pack)
Life-vest w/Signaling Equipment
Life-raft
Shelter Preserve Body Heat with Insulating
Materials
Clothing
Lifevest
Anti-Exposure Suits
• Liferaft
Remove yourself from hostile environment
• Get out of the water!• Get out of the sun!• Sit on aircraft?• Float on top of debris• Get into a liferaft
Heat Escape Lessening Position
HELP
HUDDLE
Heat Escape Lessening Position
HELP HUDDLE
How The Body Loses Heat• Conduction - Transfer of heat by one object in direct contact with a colder object.• Convection - Heat loss occurs when one object is moving against another.• Radiation - Transfer of heat from the body to the surrounding environment.• Evaporation - Heat and energy from the body causes moisture to steam.• Respiration – Inhaling cold air, exhaling warm humidified air.
Without floatation, you cannot perform the HELP or HUDDLE position.
Liferaft TypesCoastal
Ideal for G.A. Aircraft flying in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Lakes
Light Weight 12-35 lbs. Small size Increases Target Size May or May Not include Survival Equipment Available with Canopy and Insulated Floor
Offshore Liferafts
Dual Tubes
Offshore LiferaftsIdeal for 20+ Miles Offshore
Signals
Must convey distress!
You may only have one chance!
Signals They flew right over me. Why didn't they see me?
Active Signals
Passive Signals
Electronic Signals
ELT / PLB
406.0 / 121.5 MHz
Electronic SignalsCell Phone / Handheld Radio / EPIRB / PLB
COSPAS-SARSAT Rescues as of:
July 11, 2008
Number of Persons Rescued (To Date) in the United States: 174Rescues at sea: 135 people rescued in 39 incidentsAviation rescues: 3 people rescued in 3 incidentsPLB rescues: 36 people rescued in 23 incidentsWorldwide – Over 24,500+ People Rescued (since 1982)United States – 5,932 People Rescued (since 1982)
Numbers from 2007
353 people rescued in 130 incidents in the United StatesRescues at sea: 235 people rescued in 73 incidentsAviation rescues: 30 people rescued in 19 incidentsPLB rescues: 88 people rescued in 38 incidents
These are people who are still alive today thanks to COSPAS-SARSAT Technology!
2010 COSPAS-SARSAT Rescues as of: November 26, 2010
Number of People Rescued (to date) in the United States: 259
- Rescues at sea: 148 people rescued in 55 events
- Aviation rescues: 43 people rescued in 12 events
- Terrestrial rescues: 68 people rescued in 40 events
· Worldwide – Over 28,000+ People Rescued (since 1982)
· United States – 6,493 People Rescued (since 1982)
Total Rescues in 2009: 195- Rescues at sea: 154 people rescued in 63 incidents
- Aviation rescues: 8 people rescued in 5 incidents
- PLB rescues: 33 people rescued in 26 incidents
Water
The human body consists of approximately 80% water
Symptoms of Dehydration
Thirst - When you feel thirst you are already 3 cups low. Dull Mental State - You need your mental state to function. Depression – Can interfere with will to live. Nausea – Contributes to further water loss.
Headache – Makes you Irritable and helpless.
Water Resources
FOOD
Food may help your psychological condition more than your physical condition.
You can survive for weeks without foodand only 2-3 days without water.
Food uses a lot of water to digest. If you do not have water, do not eat food.
Short Straw Loses
PLAY
Stay busy and maintain a positive mental attitude. The single most important issue of the whole survival scenario is “the will to live”.
Live for your loved ones
The psychological improvements in attitude cannot be overemphasized in a survival situation.
Maintain a Positive Attitude: Play games, tell jokes, pray
Improve your survival posture. Go back and improve on the other six steps.
Rescue
Marine rescues can be dangerous
Rescue Swimmer Deployment
Swimmer Away!
Helicopter Rescue
Rescue Basket Delivery to the Water
Do not touch this basket until after it makes contact with the water or the deck!
Sit with hands inside. Do not assist! Sit with hands inside. Do not assist!Relax, let swimmer tow you
Rescue
You are not safe until you are at home and saying:
“and there I was”.
Hypothermia
HYPO = Under or Beneath
THERMIA= Having to do with heat
Major Heat Loss Areas
1. Head2. Neck3. Underarms4. Sides of chest5. Groin
Hypothermia Stages
Stage One (Mild Hypothermia)98.6 Deg. F to 95.0 Deg. F
Feeling Cold, Shivering, Drowsiness, Slurred Speech, Disoriented, Appearance of Intoxication
Stage Two (Moderate Hypothermia)95.0 Deg. F to 91 Deg. F
Shivering Diminishes, Decreased level of Consciousness, Slower Rate of Respiration,
Decreased Heart Rate
Stage Three (Severe Hypothermia)91.0 Deg. F to 86.0 Deg. F
Muscle Rigidity, Loss of Consciousness
Stage Four (Sever Hypothermia)86 Deg. F and Down
Irregular Heartbeat, Ventricular Fibrillation, Loss of Vital Signs, Death
Immediate Treatment For Hypothermia
Caution: A cold heart is a gentle heart. Never allow victim to walk.
• Remove victim from cold source (water) in horizontal position ifpossible.
• Remove wet clothing and change to dry• Apply external heat source (body to body)
• Seek medical assistanceCPR
Once started, it must continue until medical doctor declares death
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