Objective

Upon completion of the course, participants should have acquired knowledge about preparations for water emergency landings, and be able to evacuate efficiently and independently from a crash-landed helicopter both above and below water. Course participants should be able to use a air pocket as an aid during evacuation.

Target Group

Helicopter passengers who are going to use a survival suit with an integrated air pocket

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required.

Examination

There is no examination in this course.

Course Contents

E-Learning:
Preparations for water emergency landing
Breathing apparatus
Procedures for underwater evacuation
Organized evacuation
Helicopter emergency systems and equipment

Practice:
Water acclimatization exercises with breathing apparatus in shallow water
Underwater evacuation exercises using breathing apparatus
Underwater evacuation exercises without using breathing apparatus
Organized evacuation
Helicopter fleet characteristics and equipment.