Archive for April 16th, 2009
It’s essential to have a survival kit as part of the equipment that should be required aboard every airplane, especially if the aircraft flys over remote territory. If the worst were to happen, and you had to make a forced landing in the wilderness, you want to be prepared to survive until help arrives. Even a small cut can turn into a big problem if you don’t have a proper way to dress it. You also want to have food and shelter. Sometimes, although rescue crews know where you are, it takes them overnight or several hours to reach you under certain circumstances. Exposure to the elements can be just as dangerous as as bad wound.
The worst situation to be in is one where you and/or you passengers are injured and exposed to the harsh elements at the same time. Having a survival kit with the basic essentials in it (food, shelter, water, first aid kit, etc..) can really provide a lot of peace of mind. Don’t be caught off guard. Equip yourself and you aircraft with an economical survival kit.