Aim To review pilot/ATS actions in response to emergencies,
accidents, & incidents
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Objectives 1.Define an emergency & its level of urgency
2.List responsibilities of SAR 3.Differentiate between different
SAR phases of emergency 4.List response actions 5.Define what a
mercy flight is 6.Detail accident/incident reporting
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1. Defining Emergencies CAR 145 in conforming with the rules of
the CAR the PIC shall pay due regard to all dangers of flight There
may be times when a pilot is faced with a situation, which requires
abnormal actions to be taken actions which may even contradict
normal rules. CAR 192 Distress signals 1.Distress signals shall be
transmitted only when the aircraft is threatened with grave &
immediate danger 2.Distress signals take the form of SOS ( - - - )
& aircraft rego, 3 times 3.Following the above, an alarm may be
used consisting of 12 dashes in 1 minute, with each dash being 4
seconds long & a 1 second interval between each dash When in
distress - MAYDAY
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1. Defining Emergencies CAR 192 Distress signals (cont.) The
appropriate radio call is MAYDAY pronounced 3 times, following by
THIS IS {insert call sign} Alternatives include: Morse code SOS - -
- Red signals being fired (eg: flares & fire) Two flag signal
with the letters NC Gun or explosive fired at intervals of 1 minute
A MAYDAY call is the highest priority call Details found in ERSA
EMERG-1 Eg: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY, USL,USL,USL, C172 {insert
altitude & location} {insert situation & possible actions}
3 POB When in distress - MAYDAY
