In article , jsmith wrote:
- Wear proper clothing and equipment. Bring an exposure suit and a life
preserver when the situation dictates.
- Have proper survival equipment. Include a life raft, an
emergency-position-indicator radio (EPIR), and signaling equipment.

I routinely fly across the water - it's impossible to fly cross-country
here without having to cross a significant body of water.
We have lifejackets designed to be worn whilst flying, and also carry a
4-person liferaft.

Ditching is very survivable if you can get yourself out of the water.

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Dylan Smith, Castletown, Isle of Man
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