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HEMS Helicopter Essentials - Aircrew Survival Manual

Author : Chris Sharpe

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Page : 220 pages

File Size : 26,87 MB

Release : 2020-01-07

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ISBN : 9781713045441

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This is an aircrew survival manual that is totally different and like no other. Written by the 2019 Helicopter Association International 'Salute to Excellence' Safety award winner, Chief Aircrewman Chris Sharpe, It is a collection of knowledge, experience and notes gained over his 30 year career.It is aimed specifically at the helicopter aviation industry, those crewmembers that are Non-Pilots and involved in Aeromedical or Rescue operations, irrespective of their role, and give them the underpinning survival knowledge that with practice will allow you to operate safer as a crew and improve or develop your own unit protocols, systems and procedures. This is an aircrew survival manual that encompasses daily routine daily life, equipemnt choices as well as the worst-case scenario traditional survival skills. and a wealth of information for the reader to take onboard and 'set up for success'.



Aircrew Survival Essentials

Author : Chris Sharpe

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Page : 94 pages

File Size : 31,42 MB

Release : 2020-05-15

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This range of theatre specific aircrew survival manuals follow on from the original book 'HEMS Helicopter Essentials', a survival manual that is totally different and hopefully like no other.In an ideal world, if you follow the first half of that manual, you should not need the second part.The aim of these smaller manuals is to alleviate the all too common 'generic survival skills' that are found in many textbooks.Each area of the planet is wonderful, but vastly different. As aircrew we can find ourselves over a multitude of environments during a routine flight, so rather than overload our knowledge if we keep to the basic principles of survival and a few basic regional specific items...Just the 'Essentials' that will keep you alive.



Aircrew Cold Weather Essentials

Author : Chris 'razor' Sharpe

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Page : 98 pages

File Size : 14,74 MB

Release : 2020-06-02

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This range of theatre specific aircrew survival manuals follow on from the original book 'HEMS Helicopter Essentials', a survival manual that is totally different and hopefully like no other.In an ideal world, if you follow the first half of that manual, you should not need the second part.The aim of these smaller manuals is to alleviate the all too common 'generic survival skills' that are found in many textbooks.Each area of the planet is wonderful, but vastly different. As aircrew we can find ourselves over a multitude of environments during a routine flight, so rather than overload our knowledge if we keep to the basic principles of survival and a few basic regional specific items...Just the 'Essentials' that will keep you alive.



Coastal Essentials

Author : Chris 'razor' Sharpe

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Page : 96 pages

File Size : 26,44 MB

Release : 2020-05-25

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This range of theatre specific aircrew survival manuals follow on from the original book 'HEMS Helicopter Essentials', a survival manual that is totally different and hopefully like no other.In an ideal world, if you follow the first half of that manual, you should not need the second part.The aim of these smaller manuals is to alleviate the all too common 'generic survival skills' that are found in many textbooks.Each area of the planet is wonderful, but vastly different. As aircrew we can find ourselves over a multitude of environments during a routine flight, so rather than overload our knowledge if we keep to the basic principles of survival and a few basic regional specific items...Just the 'Essentials' that will keep you alive.



Desert Essentials

Author : Chris 'razor' Sharpe

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Page : 88 pages

File Size : 24,5 MB

Release : 2020-05-27

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This range of theatre specific aircrew survival manuals follow on from the original book 'HEMS Helicopter Essentials', a survival manual that is totally different and hopefully like no other.In an ideal world, if you follow the first half of that manual, you should not need the second part.The aim of these smaller manuals is to alleviate the all too common 'generic survival skills' that are found in many textbooks.Each area of the planet is wonderful, but vastly different. As aircrew we can find ourselves over a multitude of environments during a routine flight, so rather than overload our knowledge if we keep to the basic principles of survival and a few basic regional specific items...Just the 'Essentials' that will keep you alive.



Helicopter Pilot's Survival Manual

Author : Paolo Dal Pozzo

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,71 MB

Release : 2023-06-06

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An illustrated collection of tips and facts about helicopter flying and operations, an essential guide for seasoned and new helicopter pilots and anyone who wants to understand better what it's like to work with helicopters. The tips illustrated here comprise many different areas of operations: General Knowledge and Procedures Weather and Atmosphere Helicopter Handling and Aircraft Systems Fatigue Decision Making Basic Airwork Night Flying NVGs Operations Wires and Cables Avoidance Malfunctions and Emergencies Weather Radar External Loads Operations Obstacles Awareness Mountain Flying and High Altitude Flying Cold Weather Operations Mountain Rescue and Hoist Operations Reconnaissance Aerial Fire Suppression HEMS Inadvertent IMC Bird Strike Job Hunting Over the Water Operations



U.S. Air Force Survival Handbook

Author : United States Air Force

Publisher : Skyhorse

Page : 1347 pages

File Size : 10,76 MB

Release : 2017-01-17

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1510709150

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Ideal for fans of History Alive United States books Survivalist handbook with pieces of Air Force history Essential piece of any aircraft survival kit This Air Force handbook was written to help pilots who find themselves in hostile environments. While it is designed for use in formal Air Force training, it is also useful for the general reader seeking a comprehensive and complete manual of outdoor survival techniques. Any US Army survival kit would also benefit from this handbook. Among other pieces of professional and expert advice, the US Air Force Survival Handbook tells readers about: Finding your way without a map First aid for illness and injury Finding food and water Building a fire Concealment techniques Using ropes and tying knots Survival at sea Signaling for help Animal tracking Predicting the weather Building shelters Released on the 70th anniversary of the US Air Force, this book outlines specific survival threats found in many different types of terrain and how to survive them. It is invaluable to all who enjoy the outdoors and anyone who seeks insight into the training tactics of the US Air Force.



The Popular Mechanics Essential Survival Guide

Author : Popular Mechanics

Publisher : Union Square & Co.

Page : 330 pages

File Size : 29,55 MB

Release : 2018-10-29

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 1618372734

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Book Description

Popular Mechanics' ultimate survival manual will teach you the essential skills to protect your family, save yourself, and conquer any possible danger. In an emergency, would you know how to survive—to purify water, jump-start a car, escape a flood or fire, forage for firewood, protect your family? Whether the threat is low or the risk is apocalyptic, Popular Mechanics can help you handle it with lifesaving advice for dangerous situations. Crucial information on how to handle the critical decisions you might face both immediately and in the long term will help you not only survive, but thrive in the aftermath of any disaster. Also includes expert tips on must-have equipment to keep on hand as well as many dramatic survival stories (including lessons from a dog sledder and the account of a helicopter pilot who crashed into the icy waters of the Arctic).



Aircrew Survival

Author : United States Government Printing Office

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Page : 118 pages

File Size : 38,23 MB

Release : 1996-05-01

Category : Airmen

ISBN : 9780160485619

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U.S. Air Force Pocket Survival Handbook

Author : United States Air Force

Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

Page : 369 pages

File Size : 47,73 MB

Release : 2012-11

Category : History

ISBN : 1620871041

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A comprehensive manual of proven outdoor survival...