On Tue, 6 Jul 2004, Jonathan wrote:

EDR wrote:

In article hLwGc.16623$JR4.7695@attbi_s54, Gary Drescher
wrote:


A pilot crashed on a NH mountain in fog yesterday. He survived, but his
17-year-old son did not. Rescuers were able to find him in part because he
was blowing a whistle. I just added one to my flight bag.
(http://makeashorterlink.com/?J3AA12BB8)

1. First-aid kit
2. Compass and know how to use it
3. Map(s) of the area where you will be
4. Small functional pocket knife
5. Flashlight with good batteries (extras & bulb)
6. Raingear; parka and pants
7. Sunscreen
8. Extra food and water
9. Fire kit, waterproof container of matches, candle, etc.
10. Whistle
Nice list! I will be adding a few things to my flight bag.

For lots more information on survival gear, check out
http://www.equipped.com/ - Equipped to Survive Foundation.

Masses of good information - worth spending a few hours there. Doug Ritter
(who runs ETS) is a private pilot, too, so there's lots of
aviation-oriented stuff.

Brian.