Helicopter Business Manager Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, Ohio
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
As technology has improved in the helicopter and HAA industry, the way in which we train to survive a helicopter accident should evolve as well. Many programs still focus "Survival Training" on wilderness survival skills - in the unlikely event a crew is stranded in a remote area for an extended period. A lot of attention is spent on tasks such as fire building, erecting a shelter or finding fresh water. What often gets little or no attention is the importance of training on pre-flight preparation should an accident occur, immediate actions if faced with an in-flight emergency or crash landing, and the steps involved in facilitating rescue and recovery. This presentation will discuss the Post-Accident/Incident process and how to tie accident survival training into this system. This session will include the outline of a hands-on training program any HAA provider can use to ensure flight teams are equipped with the best tools possible to improve the odds of survival should they be involved in a helicopter accident.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will understand the importance of pre-flight preparedness when it comes to surviving a potential aircraft accident
Upon completion, participants will understand the importance of training immediate response actions if involved in an aircraft accident
Upon completion, participants will understand how to train on the final steps of rescue and recovery if involved in an aircraft accident
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