Sailing: Rescue by helicopter

EUROPÄISCHES SEGEL-INFORMATIONSSYSTEM
HELICOPTER SAFETY
CONTRIBUTE TO A SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT

be reasonable in your requests

support the pilot's safety decisions know

how to embark and disembark
inflight and ground procedures
location and use of safety and survival equipment
emergency procedures
what is expected of you on the flight

ON THE GROUND

dress for the weather
inform the pilot of:
- your baggage weight
- applicable medical problems
- susceptibility to motion sickness
don't smoke in or around the helicopter
stay well to the side of the helipad when the helicopter is arriving or departing
secure your clothing and headgear against rotor winds
protect your eyes against blown dust and particles
keep the helipad clear
wait for instructions to approach or leave the helicopter
approach and leave to the side or front in a crouched position - never by the rear of the helicopter
if you can, wait until the rotors stop turning
approach and leave by the downslope side - for rotor clearance
carry gear firmly at your side, never over your shoulder or above your head
never throw items towards or out of a helicopters
load cargo carefully and secure it against movement
ensure baggage compartment doors are properly closed and latched
take a reserve of special medications you require in the event of enroute delays

IN THE HELICOPTER

secure seatbelts (and shoulder straps, if provided) while in flight
use helmet or headset if provided
remain in your seat unless given permission to move
don't smoke unless given permission
do not distract the pilot during takeoff, manoeuvering or landing
read instructions on the operation of doors, emergency exits, and the location of the ELT (emergency locator transmitter) and emergency equipment.

DURING AN EMERGENCY

follow instructions

do not distract the pilot

check that any loose gear in the cabin is secured

wear helmet if provided

remove eye glasses and put into your pocket(you might need them later)

assume brace position

tighten seatbelt
with shoulder straps, tighten and sit upright, knees together, arms folded across chest
without shoulder straps, bend forward so chest is on your lap, head on knees, arms folded under thighs.

AFTER AN EMERGENCY LANDING

wait for instructions to exit, or until rotor stops turning
assist others to evacuate well clear of the aircraft
remove first aid kit and other emergency equipment after no threat of fire
administer first aid if required
remove ELT, read instructions and activate
set up camp to be as comfortable as possible
make the site as conspicuous as possible from the air
stay near the aircraft - don't wander away from the site.

Always remember that help is on its way.

WHEN FLYING OVER WATER

listen carefully to the pilot's overwater pre-flight briefing
wear a lifejacket and/or immersion suit
know seatbelt fastening, tightening, releasing procedures
know the location and operation of doors and emergency exits
know the location and operation of the ELT
during an emergency:
- obey the pilot's ditching instructions
- remove tie, loosen collar
- assume brace position when advised by the pilot
wait for instructions to exit, or until rotor stops turning
after a ditching:
- establish a reference position
- release seat belt
- inflate lifejacket and liferaft when clear of helicopter

Is your helicopter multi-engine and/or float equipped for overwater operations? In Canada, single-engine helicopters are not approved for operations beyond gliding distance from land unless float equipped.

Thanks to:

Transport Canada
AABB
Transport Canada Building
Ottawa, Ontario KI A ON8

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