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Survival Kits - signal mirrors
On Apr 26, 4:08 pm, "John Scott" wrote:
After reading this thread, I decided to add a signal mirror to my survival kit. I went to my local Military Surplus shop. They had 3 sizes - small, medium, large. I jchoose a medium for $9. John Scott Me too. I suggested the CD based on several conversations I had with folks at an FAA seminar where the subject was forced landing survival. Intuitively it seems to be a good idea, but of course something that is designed to do a job will do it better than an improvised tool. I will hang on to my steel wool. The dark scares me. |
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Survival Kits - signal mirrors
I found this to be a most informative thread - thanks to all of the
contributors for their ideas and motivation! I wanted commercial products, not a do it yourself solution (too much trouble and expense to assemble kits from individual pieces, in my opinion). I followed Jack's advice, and found the site http://www.equipped.com/ to be very informative. After reading lots and lots of pages there, I settled on the following: 1. ACR MicroFix 406MHz PLB - $650; 10 oz 2. Doug Ritter Mini-RSKMk1 knife - $107; 2.5 oz 3. Lansky Quick Fix Pocket Knife Sharpener - $5; 0.25 oz 4. Doug Ritter Photon Freedom Micro Light - $20; 0.25 oz 5. AMK Heatsheets Emergency Bivvy - $15; 3.8 oz 6. AMK Pocket Survival Pak (Doug Ritter) - $28; 3.9 oz 7. AMK Ultralight 0.5 Medical Kit - $17; 4 oz 8. AOPA Core Leatherman - $80; 11 oz Together, these items pretty much encompass the recommendations made previously by John and Darryl at the beginning of the thread. The first 6 items were obtained from https://www.aeromedix.com/, while Item 7 came from http://tinyurl.com/32f24z (Amazon), and item 8 came from http://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/. I think I'll stow items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 in my pockets (they only weigh 21 oz, and shouldn't impede exit), while items 5 and 8 will be in the plane along with my cell phone, wallet, water, food and a book. Thus if I have to bail out, I'll have the means on me to contact rescue, treat wounds, signal, stay warm and survive. If I land out in the boonies I'll have more communication options (phone, ELT, VHF), can stay warmer in the cockpit, and will have provisions and tools. -John |
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Survival Kits - signal mirrors
I found this to be a most informative thread - thanks to all of the
contributors for their ideas and motivation! I wanted commercial products, not a do it yourself solution (too much trouble and expense to assemble kits from individual pieces, in my opinion). I followed Jack's advice, and found the site http://www.equipped.com/ to be very informative. After reading lots and lots of pages there, I settled on the following: 1. ACR MicroFix 406MHz PLB - $650; 10 oz 2. Doug Ritter Mini-RSKMk1 knife - $107; 2.5 oz 3. Lansky Quick Fix Pocket Knife Sharpener - $5; 0.25 oz 4. Doug Ritter Photon Freedom Micro Light - $20; 0.25 oz 5. AMK Heatsheets Emergency Bivvy - $15; 3.8 oz 6. AMK Pocket Survival Pak (Doug Ritter) - $28; 3.9 oz 7. AMK Ultralight 0.5 Medical Kit - $17; 4 oz 8. AOPA Core Leatherman - $80; 11 oz Together, these items pretty much encompass the recommendations made previously by John and Darryl at the beginning of the thread. The first 6 items were obtained from https://www.aeromedix.com/, while Item 7 came from http://tinyurl.com/32f24z (Amazon), and item 8 came from http://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/. I think I'll stow items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 in my pockets (they only weigh 21 oz, and shouldn't impede exit), while items 5 and 8 will be in the plane along with my cell phone, wallet, water, food and a book. Thus if I have to bail out, I'll have the means on me to contact rescue, treat wounds, signal, stay warm and survive. If I land out in the boonies I'll have more communication options (phone, ELT, VHF), can stay warmer in the cockpit, and will have provisions and tools. -John |
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Survival Kits - signal mirrors
I searched around for some type of small survival book which could be
added to my kit without adding much bulk. I think that I have found it; According to http://www.equipped.org/books.htm the "Pocket Guide to Outdoor Survival" is the "...best fully waterproof manual in print...". This book is very small, only 4-1/2" x 3-1/2" (11.5cm x 9.5cm), which will fit nicely in your emergency kit. There is also a companion book Pocket Guide to Emergency First Aid. I found them both at Amazon.com for $12.95 each. http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Guide-O...8214190&sr=8-1 |
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