he Safety Brief
• Much information is included in a pre-flight brief for the safety of the passenger.
• This information will include general information such as the aim of the exercise, the local flying area and weather conditions and other
information regarding the fitting and operation of parachutes, helmets and safety harnesses.
• Emergency actions will also be included in the brief together with precautions on the ground, especially in the aircraft manoeuvring area.
• You will be provided with safety equipment which will help you deal with any emergencies. Before flying you will need to make sure you know what this safety equipment is and how to use it. Here are some examples:
The Parachute
• This is used in case you need to abandon the aircraft.
• It consists of two leg straps and a chest strap as well as a yellow and black ‘D’ ring to deploy it.
• Ensure that the parachute is comfortable and fits correctly. If it doesn’t, let the ground crew know.
Life Preserver
• Used in Air Experience Flights near the coast, like RAF Woodvale.
• It inflates automatically when a cord is pulled and has a whistle, mirror, light and small radio beacon to attract attention.
The Safety Harness
• This is in the aircraft and consists of adjustable straps which are fitted into a quick release buckle.
• It stops you from falling out of you seat if the aircraft is inverted or performing aerobatics.
• Make sure your harness is as tight as possible. If it is uncomfortable, tell the ground crew before you take off.
Actions in an Emergency
• Emergencies in the tutor are extremely rare, but if an emergency does arise, stay calm and follow the pilot’s instructions.
• If you have to abandon the aircraft in the air, the pilot will shout ‘Jump, Jump’, at which point he will jettison the canopy. The canopy may need a
push to disengage the locking pins on it.
• To undo the safety harness simply press the yellow button and twist the buckle to either side. Then ‘dive’ off the wing. It will be very windy.
• Once out of the aircraft, deploy the parachute by pulling down on the “D” ring. It is important that once you have landed you undo the chest strap
before the leg straps in order to prevent you being dragged away by the parachute.
• If the pilot is unconscious you will need to control the aircraft yourself. First make sure the aircraft is straight and level. Then hold down the push to talk button on the control column and say ‘mayday, mayday’. Then release the button. Listen to the
