If you do a lot of cross country flying, especially in winter or in
sparsely settled areas this list is something you might want to store with
your emergency supply kit.
AIR FILTER- Fire starter since it is usually made of paper and is
impregnated with highly flammable fuel and oil.
ALUMINIUM SKIN - Reflector for warmth from a fire; signalling device;
splint) snow shovel; saw blade.
BATTERY - Signaling with aircraft lights or radio; fire starter.
BATTERY BOX - Stove or cooking container.
CHARTS/MAPS - Stuff inside clothing for insulation. (Don't burn them,
since you may need them for navigation if it becomes inevitable that you
need to walk out.)
COMPASS - Direction indicator.
CONTROL CABLES - Binding for shelter; splints.
DOORS - Shelter; windbreak.
ENGINE COWLING - Shelter; water collection; windbreak; fire platform.
ENGINE MAGNETOS - Fire starter.
ENGINE OIL AND FUEL - Fire starter and fuel for fire; makes black smoke
for signaling.
FABRIC SKIN - Fire starting material and fuel; water collection.
HOSES - Siphoning fuel from tank.
INNER TUBES - Elastic binding material when cut into strips; black smoke
when burned.
INTERIOR FABRIC - Water straining or filter: clothing or coverings;
bandages; fuel for tire.
LANDING LIGHTS STROBES - Signals when used with battery; lights at
night; reflective surfaces for signaling when the battery dies.
NOSE CONE SPINNER - Bucket for water, oil and fuel; Scooping tool; pot for
cooking; funnel.
OIL FILTER- Burn for bad smoke.
ROTATING BEACON LENS Drinking cup.
RUGS - Ground pad; insulation; clothing or warm covering.
SEATS - Sleeping cushions; back brace for spinal injury, insulation;
ground pad; sponge rubber for neck support_
SEAT BELTS Binding material, slings, bandages
TIRES - Black smoke when burned.
VERTICAL STABILIZER - Shelter support; fire platform.
WINDOWS - Cutting tool.
WINGS - Wind break; shelter supports; overhead shade; platform for fire:
water collector; signal ing device.
(If the aircraft is intact, blankets or plastic tarps draped over the
wings and secured to the ground make an excellent tent.)
WINGTIPS -Drip collection; water carrier.
WIRING - Binding and rope: starting fire with battery.
WOODEN WING STRUTS, BRACES OR PROPELLERS - Fire starter, fuel.
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