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In
an effort to better accomplish our mission statement,
the Orlando Sanford Airport Fire Rescue Department has
provided these safety tips for the flying public to become
more involved with their own safety as an airline passenger.
1. A safe flight can begin as early as booking your flight.
Safety percentages indicates that non-stop flights if
possible are the way to go; 79.9% of all airline accidents
occur during the takeoff and landing phase of a flight.
2. Pay attention as you enter the aircraft, know were
your exits are. Count the rows of seats to the nearest
exits, starting when you board the plane, then the over
wing exits, other exits throughout the plane. Your closest
exit could be right behind you.
3. Read the in flight safety card and pay attention as
you follow along with the flight attendants oral safety
briefing. As you listen envision yourself going through
the motion. Remember the information contained in the
safety cards can save your life.
4. Know your responsibilities. If you are seated next
to an emergency exit, you may have to open it after you
have determined that it is safe to do so. You need both
physical prowess and a cool head.
5. Do not self medicate. Many people will fortify themselves
with a preflight tranquilizer or stiff drink; this muddles
thinking and won’t help anything.
6. During a flight keep your seat belt fastened and keep
movement around the plane to a minimum.
7. Dress accordingly. What you wear can also affect survivability.
Do not wear shorts and try not to wear short sleeves.
Also wear hard soled shoes, not sandals. Do not wear synthetic
material; it will melt under high heat. Women should not
wear pantyhose.
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1.
If you have motion sickness problems, take your medication
in time so it will have maximum effectiveness.
2. If you will require Oxygen or special handling, make
prior arrangements with the airlines.
3. If you have asthma bring inhalers to cover the flight.
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Orlando
Sanford Airport Fire Rescue
1200 Red Cleveland Blvd
Sanford , Florida 32773
407-585-4160 (phone)
407-330-0678 (fax) |
The
Guide to Accident Survival Factors
Airline Pilots Association
535 Herndon Parkway
P.O. Box 1169
Herndon, VA 20172-1169
703-689-2270 (phone)
703- 689-4370 (fax)
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Safety
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