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AVP 237 - Outdoor Survival for Pilots


Description:
Basic introduction to outdoor wilderness survival for flight crew. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Summer).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: AVP 142.

Credits: (1)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the basic principles of aircraft crashworthiness, including the factors in the acronym CREEP.
  • Describe the aircraft and terrain variables that influence the conduct of an unscheduled forced landing.
  • Identify and/or explain the fundamental principles of outdoor wilderness survival and facilitating rescue, including: post-crash survival factors, physiological and first aid priorities, shelter from environment, food and water procurement and facilitating rescue (SAR).
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/1/18



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