Bailout and survival kit

Others may have more direct experience, but when I was a CFR/ARRF firefighter, I seem to remember Nomex was similar to cotton of similar weight (not like blue jeans) But that it died faster. However, I was never subjected to long term exposure.
If I flew a glider with gasoline on board, a surplus Nomex flight suit would be my first choice. Cotton second, and I never wear artificial fibers like polyester.
Way too flammable!
Good Lift,
Scott

On Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 4:20:45 PM UTC-7, Scott Williams wrote:
Others may have more direct experience, but when I was a CFR/ARRF firefighter, I seem to remember Nomex was similar to cotton of similar weight (not like blue jeans) But that it died faster. However, I was never subjected to long term exposure.
If I flew a glider with gasoline on board, a surplus Nomex flight suit would be my first choice. Cotton second, and I never wear artificial fibers like polyester.
Way too flammable!
Good Lift,
Scott

Here is an account of a pilot who survived a crash in the Sierra Nevadas and hiked for NINE DAYS to get help. His two passengers also survived the crash, but died before help came. His account of how the accident happened isn't believable and is contradicted by the evidence, but his hike out was real. ABC's 20/20 program, which I watched, took him back to the crash site and followed his trek out of the mountains. He had crack ribs, sprained ankle and a dislocated shoulder. He was not dressed for the conditions (winter time). That he made it out is a true miracle. If he had a handheld radio he could have contacted search and rescue shortly after the crash and, perhaps, the passengers could have been saved. Even a signal mirror could have summoned help. And a compass would have been very helpful.
https://app.ntsb.gov/pdfgenerator/Re...Final&IType=FA

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-...204-story.html

https://www.google.com/books/edition...C?hl=en&gbpv=1