| SAFETY ON BOARD |
Before we start,
remember that flying is the safest way to travel.
Flying today is 5 - 6 times safer than what it was 30 years ago.
Statistics say that:
You will have to fly every day for 1000 to 50 000
years before you are caught in an accident.
Read how you can make your flight safer.
Here are some inside tips from the education of Cabin Crew.
If you are in doubt about the safety of an airline, ask yourself these questions:
Which airline is responsible for the operation of the flight?
In what country is the airline registered?
Which country has certified the airline?
How solid is the economy of the airline?
How punctual is the airline?
How is the safety record of the airline?
How big is the airline?
How old is the aircraft fleet?
Which type of aircraft does the airline fly?
Does the airline operate in your country on a regular basis or is it only flying there on a single flight basis?
Avoid to fly with airlines where the crew think that they have a low salary.
Avoid to fly in some regions.
(Where the infrastructure is less developed).
Avoid to fly from some airports.
(Where the approach is difficult or where the safety and navigation equipment is less developed).
If possible, chose a non-stop flight.
To fly non-stop reduces the number of take off´s and landings.
(For more than 19 passengers).
Chose to fly with modern aircrafts that hold a western standard.
Safety must always be on your mind!
Just like the crew is prepared for the flight, you should also be prepared.
Do not take sedating medication!
Stay alert during the flight.
Arrive early at the airport to avoid stress.
Use clothes made of natural materials like cotton.
Cover as much of your skin as possible with your clothes.
Wear long trousers.
Wear robust low heeled shoes.
(In case of an emergency evacuation).
Wear your shoes during take off and landing!
Do not use clothes that are too tight.
(Prevent blood clots).
If you fly in regions with a cold climate, wear warm clothes.
Pack your bags your self and keep your bags under surveillance.
Do not carry things on-board that belongs to other people
unless you know exactly you know what it is and that it
is safe to carry on-board.
Do not put heavy bags on the shelf above your head.
(It might fall down during or after heavy turbulence or during a hard landing).
You might have heard it many times, but a rehearsal never hurts. It is important!
Aircraft also differ between makes and models.
Different emergency exits are opened differently.
Note the location of the emergency exits.
It might be located right behind you.
Count the number ow seat rows forward and backward in the aircraft.
This knowledge might save your life!
Take a moment to study the Safety On board folder.
It is there for a reason, to be read.
Wear your seatbelt TIGHTLY secured during during taxing, take off and landing, as well as during turbulence.
Keep your seatbelt fastened whenever seated.
Warn the Cabin Crew if you feel the smell of smoke or jet fuel.
The smell of burned fuel or fumes of jet fuel can enter the cabin during the start of the engines, or it might come from other aircrafts during taxing on the ground.
Help the Cabin Crew to Identify individuals that might become a risk.
Warn the Cabin Crew about passengers that you think might be psychotic, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, potentially violent or persons that you suspect carry illegal items.
Count the number of seat rows to the emergency exits forward and aft in the aircraft.
Carry your passport and valuables on your person.
Be prepared to leave your baggage behind in the plane.
A newspaper might be slippery and become an obtacle during an evacuation.
It is important to be prepared.
Leave the baggage behind.
Take a few milliseconds to evaluate the situation.
Get to the nearest emergency exit as fast as you can.
Be determined and firm!
If the Isle is blocked, climb over the seats.
Do NOT stay in your seat!
You already know the number of seat rows it is to the nearest emergency exit. If there is smoke in the cabin, breath at floor level.
Next to the floor, you will also find floor lightings that will show you to an exit.
GET OUT - HURRY!
A plane full of people is certified to be evacuated in less than 90 seconds through only half of the emergency exits.
- Remove sharp items such as pens and pencils from your body.
It protects the head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis upon impact or a forceful retardation.
Note that the position is different depending on where you sit in the plane.
The air in floor level is often cleaner and easier to breath.
Wipe of lipstick before putting on your oxygen mask.
(Danger of fire).
Put your own mask on before helping others.
The time that you have to put your oxygen mask on before hypoxia sets in
(TUC or Time of useful consciousness), can be as low as 15 seconds.
In case of an emergency landing on water, inflate the life vest outside the aircraft.
(It may prevent you from getting out of the plane).
(The exception is life vests for children that can be inflated inside the plane).
(The crew is often wearing red life vests).
There is no statistical evidence on where the safest seat is located on board an airliner.
In case of a fire, the safest seat is next to an emergency exit.
If the aircraft has emergency exits in the rear of the plane, this is sometimes the safest place to be.
Where the safest seat is located, depends on the type of accident.
In a row of air seats, the middle seat is the strongest.
In older aircraft, the air seats were certified to withstand a force of 9 G.
Newer air seats are certified to withstand 16 G.
Try to gather information about the airline and about the political and economical situation in the area you are flying to before the trip.
Follow the instructions given by the Cabin Crew.
Stay calm.
Assess the situation.
Be ready to act!
Have a safe flight! And - Many Happy Landings! - SOURCE: www.AIR21world.com
No comments:
Post a Comment