Aircraft Underwater Egress Training

Aircraft Underwater Egress training prepares crews and passengers of small fixed wings and helicopters for in-flight emergencies over water

Although somewhat difficult to accurately quantify, some expert sources estimate that occupants of ditched aircraft with egress training stand a 250% better chance of surviving than untrained crew or passengers.

Aircraft Underwater Egress training by Arctic Response prepares aircrews and passengers of small fixed wings and helicopters for in-flight emergencies over water. This training will cover:

• safety policies and best practices
• Pre-flight preparation
• Barriers to egress Preparing to ditch
• Effects of cold water on air crash survivors
• National air search and rescue plans and limitations
• Practical rehearsal of underwater aircraft egress techniques for both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft

Students will learn and practice egress skills in a pool environment, guided by instructors using a multi seat airframe simulator. Scenarios are designed to build confidence and progress in difficulty as the students comfort level increases.

This training is comprised of approximately 3 hours theory training and 3 hours practical in-pool training.