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Survival Training – Aircrew Survival
On completion of the course crews will have gained self confidence in knowing that they are mentally equipped to deal with an unexpected survival situation. Aim The survival pack is demonstrated and its uses, are discussed and used practically in simulated survival scenarios. Curriculum or Course Content
Aviation safety discussions by a senior ex Air force pilot as well as the Management of Stress and Anxiety by a Specialist Psychologist. Case studies of actual situations of forced landings in remote and uninhabited areas are looked at and both the Aviation Specialist and Psychologist lead interesting discussions, where the course students are invited to share their experiences and look at lessons learnt. Survival Phase During this phase the survival strategies are discussed and students partaking are orientated and sensitised to the following skills which can add value:
The survival experience will culminate with a 24 hour exercise simulating an aircraft doing a forced landing in the bush where all skills taught are practically executed by the students on this survival experience. The Team Koos Moorcroft: Ex Special Forces soldier qualified in all Special Forces Operators skills and techniques including Bushcraft, Tracking and Survival. Served in S.A. Special Forces from 1970 to 1991 as an operator and instructor. Retired after 40 years service in the S.A. Army, of which 7½ were served on the General Staff as Sergeant Major of the S.A. Army. Jan Delport: Ex South African Airforce Pilot with 10400 flying hours, of which more than 3000 hours were Operational. Qualified as a single and multi-engine instructor pilot. Lecturer in Aviation safety at the University of Pretoria (B. Com Aviation Management). Retired after 36 years of service as Officer Commanding Air Force Swartkop with the rank of Brigadier General. Raphael Gunduza: Ex Special Forces qualified in all Special Forces Operators skills and techniques and specialised in Bushcraft, Tracking and Survival skills. Was utilised at Special Forces School as Chief Bushcraft, Tracking and Survival Instructor and has years of experience in the African bush. Ewie Britz: Highly qualified Para Medic. Ex Special Forces Ops Medic, currently running his own company placing Ops Medics in African countries where medics are required in the field. Bookings and Enquiries
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The aircrew Survival package is a 3 nights, 4 days course that is aimed at adding value to air crews and regular passengers that fly over uninhabited and remote areas and also sometimes hostile areas in Africa.
The aim of the course is to orientate and sensitise pilots and crew members as well as passengers to the reality of a forced landing in a remote and uninhabited area, by instilling confidence in the knowledge of survival strategies and skills.
The course commences with a specialised experienced OPS Medic dealing with the following aspects of first aid in the field: