KRviator
Well Known Member
As I close in on 100 hours on the hobbs, I'm starting to expand my flying somewhat, to get anywhere in Australia you need to fly for along time, oftentimes over some pretty desolate landscape where it could be a long time before help arrives.
I have held onto one of those military tactical vests from my RAAF days for eons with the intent of outfitting it as a survival vest to be worn during flight. Now, Survival kits are quite well covered here in the forums, so I won't try to reinvent the wheel there by asking for suggestions for that.
The vest itself currently holds a 406 PLB, Firefly strobe light, and an LED Mini-Maglite but nothing to treat injuries at present. So...The question I have though, is what the consensus should be for a first aid kit should you survive the crash with injuries serious enough to require treatment but that aren't likely to kill you before rescue, ie lacerations, infection, etc.
The goal is to have it in a single pouch about 6" tall x 3" wide x 1" deep. The aircraft will also have a Rescue Swag that will hopefully make it out for use following a crash, but this cannot be guaranteed, the worst-case logic being all you have is what is on your person.
My thoughts are along the lines of:
Your thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated, all!
I have held onto one of those military tactical vests from my RAAF days for eons with the intent of outfitting it as a survival vest to be worn during flight. Now, Survival kits are quite well covered here in the forums, so I won't try to reinvent the wheel there by asking for suggestions for that.
The vest itself currently holds a 406 PLB, Firefly strobe light, and an LED Mini-Maglite but nothing to treat injuries at present. So...The question I have though, is what the consensus should be for a first aid kit should you survive the crash with injuries serious enough to require treatment but that aren't likely to kill you before rescue, ie lacerations, infection, etc.
The goal is to have it in a single pouch about 6" tall x 3" wide x 1" deep. The aircraft will also have a Rescue Swag that will hopefully make it out for use following a crash, but this cannot be guaranteed, the worst-case logic being all you have is what is on your person.
My thoughts are along the lines of:
- Lacerations: 2/3 feminine pads sized to fit in the vest pouch. The KRviatrix suggests using night-time pads as they're more absorbent. A couple of tampons for severe trauma. I figure needing much beyond this suggests you're not likely to survive until rescue.
- For small cuts, a few band-aids & small tube of superglue.
- Infection: Betadine wipes or a small tube of Dettol
- Fractures: Crepe bandage to use with splint, and a few small clips. Triangular bandage for sling.
- Burns: Non-stick dressing pads. A tube of chapstick for windburn on lips or nose.
- Adhesion: Small roll of surgical tape.
- Pain management: A few Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Paracetemol.
- 'Surgery': Tweezers, splinter remover, small scissors.
Your thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated, all!