I've worked in health care for 35 years, and in Emergency Medical Services for 32 of those and have taken literally hundreds of courses related to what I do. The Aircraft Ditching class was one of the most incredible and important classes I've ever taken in my career! Walking into your building yesterday morning I had a feeling of anxiety and dread I'm unable to describe in words. And, just prior to the first "ditching" I had a feeling of anxiety and fear I'm not sure I can ever recall experiencing. However, that said, the Survival Systems staff, particularly Dan and Bobbi, were confident, reassuring, and instilled the "you can do this" attitude, which I feel was primary in my ability to successfully complete the evolution. After the first ditching, which I must say I felt like I sucked in half the pool, I was fine. In fact I completed an optional 6th ditching with the lights out. If I would've been told yesterday I was going to complete an "optional" ditching I would've thought the person telling me was absolutely nuts! It was because of the preparation provided in the morning, and certainly the guidance and support of ALL of the staff in the afternoon that allowed me to build the confidence to complete all evolutions. Therefore, I want to extend again a huge and heartfelt thank you to you and everyone at Survival Systems. You are doing great things!



 
   
 

Aircraft Ditching Course

SS-C-001    Aircraft Ditching Course (ADC)

AIM

This program is designed to provide anyone working or traveling on or over water with the knowledge and skills necessary to react appropriately to on-board emergencies, aircraft ditching emergencies, and to care for themselves in a sea survival situation.

CONTENT

  • Hazards and emergencies associated with aircraft in over-water situations
  • Safety and survival equipment utilization and deployment
  • Introduction to hypothermia mitigation and sea survival
  • Coping with physiological and psychological stress
  • Personal rescue techniques and use of life rafts and signaling devices
  • Characteristics of personal flotation devices and aviation jackets
  • Introduction to search and rescue resources and equipment
  • Introduction of rescue devices and simulated rescues
  • Preparation for emergency landing and ditching situations
  • Evacuation and escape training utilizing the Modular Egress Training Simulator (METS™)
  • Dry/wet evacuation through an emergency exit from a ditched aircraft on water
  • Fire fighting in the cabin/cockpit

DURATION

8 Hours

PREREQUISITES

* A statement of health form (completed on first day of course)

* Trainees are expected to be in a good state of health and physically capable of taking part in all course activities. Those trainees in noncompliance will be refused and billed for the full course.

CERTIFICATION

All persons who successfully complete the program based on performance standards will receive a Survival Systems certificate of completion and student ID card.

REGISTRATION

Our course is offered through the Groton Training Center located at 144 Tower Avenue in Groton, Connecticut  06340. For scheduling please contact us at 860-405-0002, Toll-free:  888-386-5371, Fax:  860-405-0006 or email us at registrar@survivalsystemsinc.com.


 

 

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