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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