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Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
  • Explain how to communicate with a helicopter using radio.
  • Demonstrate hand and arm signals used when communicating with a helicopter.
  • Describe the precautions to be taken when survivors are picked-up from the ship and from survival craft.
  • Describe the different methods that can be used for winching.
  • Demonstrate how to put on a helicopter lifting strop and the correct posture to adopt during the lift.

Main Topics:
  • Helicopter Assistance
  • Helicopter Communications
  • Preparation for Helicopter Arrival
  • Helicopter Winching

System Requirements:

Hardware:

- Intel® Pentium® IV
- 512 MB of RAM
- Hard disk drive with at least 800 MB of uncompressed space
- SVGA-compatible video card that supports 1024 x 768 screen resolution
- QUAD-speed CD-ROM Drive
- Sound card
- Keyboard
- Mouse or any pointing device

Software:

- Windows® XP
- Internet Explorer 6
- DirectX 8.1
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1