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Another interesting item I added to my survival kit is a small handcranking
mini-generator that will re-charge a cellphone. It fits in the palm of one hand, and comes with adaptors for every major cellular phone manufacturer. http://www.skymall.com/webapp/skysto...ction=&pid=102 103488&catId= I can definitely see where this could be a life-saver. www.Rosspilot.com |
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I carry all that stuff in the knapsack (always within arm's reach)
but also a small fanny pack with cell phone and spare battery matches and a couple candles leatherman chapstick whistle on lanyard spare keys (house, car & airplane) Don't laugh about the keys! I've gotten stuck out of town without the house keys. Managed to get home but all the keys and the car were at the hangar more than 30 miles away and no neighbors home. Once is all it takes. |
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On Tue, 6 Jul 2004, Jonathan wrote:
EDR wrote: In article hLwGc.16623$JR4.7695@attbi_s54, Gary Drescher wrote: A pilot crashed on a NH mountain in fog yesterday. He survived, but his 17-year-old son did not. Rescuers were able to find him in part because he was blowing a whistle. I just added one to my flight bag. (http://makeashorterlink.com/?J3AA12BB8) 1. First-aid kit 2. Compass and know how to use it 3. Map(s) of the area where you will be 4. Small functional pocket knife 5. Flashlight with good batteries (extras & bulb) 6. Raingear; parka and pants 7. Sunscreen 8. Extra food and water 9. Fire kit, waterproof container of matches, candle, etc. 10. Whistle Nice list! I will be adding a few things to my flight bag. For lots more information on survival gear, check out http://www.equipped.com/ - Equipped to Survive Foundation. Masses of good information - worth spending a few hours there. Doug Ritter (who runs ETS) is a private pilot, too, so there's lots of aviation-oriented stuff. Brian. |
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Related to the 'what survival equipment do you carry' questions:
How many people here have any sort of First Aid/CPR training, or have considered getting some? If you've had training, are you legally & practically current in it? A CPR ticket is legally valid for three years - practical currency, as always, is another matter! I did a Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR 'C' course in November 2003; I've skimmed through my textbook & class-notes a few times since, most recently when I burnt my ankle with v. hot tea! There's a St. John's Ambulance Wilderness First Aid course here in town this fall that I'm seriously considering signing up for, too. Outside of accidents in the hanger, pilots could well face a wilderness first aid situation after a forced landing, where 'make the victim comfortable then call 911' just isn't an option. Compared to the costs of actually flying, these are inexpensive courses; the Red Cross Standard First Aid was $80 Cdn (~$60 USD); the Wilderness one is $180 Cdn (~$140 USD). So, what First Aid training do people have? Brian. -- |
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On Tue, 06 Jul 2004 16:28:28 GMT, EDR wrote:
5. Flashlight with good batteries (extras & bulb) A wise hiker once pointed out that there is nothing worth seeing in the New Hampshire mountains at night--and if there is, you're better off not seeing it. all the best -- Dan Ford email: (put Cubdriver in subject line) The Warbird's Forum www.warbirdforum.com The Piper Cub Forum www.pipercubforum.com Viva Bush! weblog www.vivabush.org |
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11. Mosquito repellent! (In fact, I don't carry several of the items you mention, but I sure carry mosquito repellent.) all the best -- Dan Ford email: (put Cubdriver in subject line) The Warbird's Forum www.warbirdforum.com The Piper Cub Forum www.pipercubforum.com Viva Bush! weblog www.vivabush.org |
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We have friends who have given each of their family members distinctive
whistles and they use their whistles to locate each other in stores and parking lots. They were even able to keep track of each other at Disneyland last year. Thanks for the tip. Next time I go to Disneyland I take some whistles with me. Just to see how shows up when I blow them, sounds like fun. -Kees. |
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In article c.ca,
Brian Burger wrote: So, what First Aid training do people have? CPR a few years back, first aid associated with my lifeguard training a *long* time ago. I've been considering taking the Red Cross First Responder class. It's more involved than their 1- or 2-day first aid/CPR classes, and it includes all of the CPR/AED segments. I did some looking for Wilderness Medicine classes for my Dad a while back and found these links: National Safety Council http://www.nsc.org/trainemerg/coursepages/wildfa.cfm Wilderness Safety Council http://www.wfa.net/ Wilderness Medical Society http://www.wms.org/ http://www.wemjournal.org/ On a related note, Flying magazine had an "I learned about flying from that" piece by a former Coast Guard crewman discussing the importance of flares, mirrors, etc. when you hope to be found at sea. Some good points for being rescued wherever you land. I'm not sure which issue it was in, but it was recent. - Nathan |
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We have friends who have given each of their family members distinctive
whistles and they use their whistles to locate each other in stores and parking lots. They were even able to keep track of each other at Disneyland last year. ??? You're kidding, right? I can't imagine anything more rude, or annoying. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:TATGc.40987$Oq2.35143@attbi_s52... We have friends who have given each of their family members distinctive whistles and they use their whistles to locate each other in stores and parking lots. They were even able to keep track of each other at Disneyland last year. ??? You're kidding, right? I can't imagine anything more rude, or annoying. I don't know. I have never been around them in public places, but that is what they say they do. They seem to think it is less rude than shouting for each other. Should I recommend that they stay at Alexis Park Inn? :-) |
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