I know flight attendants need to know how to get out of the plane underwater in an emergency in their training. Do pilots have to also? I'll admit, I have always had a huge fear of water and swimming and stuff, so I was just curious.
2007-03-24 16:56:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I mean to train to become a commercial pilot.
2007-03-25 14:25:03 · update #1
In the airline industry neither the flight attendants nor the pilots are required to do any underwater egress. The FA training is how to help passengers off a plane and where to find the exits. The pilot training has very little in terms of emergency evacuation and nothing to do with water. With you wanting to be a commercial pilot, if you go the civilian route, you will not have to show anyone your water skills. The civilian sector does not care if you can swim. The military on the other hand does far more with water egress.
2007-03-24 19:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Josh P. Unless extraordinary circumstances existed, escape from a larger commercial craft that ditched into open water would, of course, be possible but somewhat unlikely. However, as he said, the chances of such a ditch occuring are highly unlikely. Even in fighters, the pilot must eject before hitting the water to survive. The trajectory really makes no difference, although it's different in the movies! A steep dive sinks the craft instantly, while a shallow dive breaks up the craft when it hits the water. Again, be aware that over-water commercial incidents are almost unheard of. You are 121 times safer traveling in commercial aircraft than in a private car.
2007-03-25 08:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google the company Survival Systems in Groton, CT. My charter company sends all pilots to training every 2 years. Put on a flight suit, no mask, nothing! They strap you into your seat and then you must complete 4 or 5 emergency evac's. The first is the door beside you (which is usually for the helo guys), then you utilize both emergency exits. Finally, they place one "unconscious" victim in the seat next to the emergency exit. Open exit, unstrap victim, push him out and evac yourself. Oh, by the way ~ you're usually about 15' underwater and upside down!
2007-04-01 10:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by pilotpat2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you would not have to worry about swimming if your commercial aircraft "crash-landed" in water. Ralph Nader has been quoted as claiming that a wide body jet would “shatter like a raw egg dropped on pavement, killing most if not all passengers on impact, even in calm seas with well-trained pilots and good landing trajectories." Anyone surviving a commercial airliner crashing in water is a fluke.
Take comfort in knowing that air travel is the safest form of transportation and aircraft that take passengers are rigorously inspected and painstakingly maintained. There are mishaps from time to time, but think of the 10's of thousands of flights that go on with out incident every day all over the world. Your odds of being involved in a commercial airline crash are close to none.
2007-03-25 02:29:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You bet, but it depends on the program of course. It's a must in the military, though Im not so certain about civilian applications. Either way, the method is the same. You are strapped into a metal section reresenting a fuselage which is then dropped into a pool and rolled upside down. It's disorienting, but with practice it's fairly simple.
Good luck!
2007-03-24 17:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by MrSkyGuy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, It is called ditching an airplane and it should only be done as last option. Primary concern is being knocke unconcious and drowning. Most planes and training teach to have the door opened before "splashdown" to reduce the risk of being trapped.
2007-03-29 09:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by planetalkerone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nice approach to shock your teacher is to learn up at the parts he is given you and exhibit him that you simply realise, or ask pertinant questions if you wish to have explanation on some thing. The best "foolish" query is the only that is now not requested! Don't get too some distance forward although, it is no need asking questions approximately pass-nation flying whilst you have not soloed but!
2016-09-05 14:57:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yah, pilots have to be able to escape from the cockpit underwarer, AND the cockpit is upsidedown. They practice this every now and then.
2007-03-24 22:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by huckleberry58 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋