AY Honors/First aid/Signaling aircraft/es

Hacer una Señal de Socorro

Make a distress signal on the ground by piling rocks, branches, or other debris to form large letters spelling "S.O.S." This is the universally recognized signal for help. Try to use materials that contrast with the surrounding environment. In winter, you may be able to stomp an SOS into the snow. Make the letters read from east to west (or west to east) so that the shadows catch the letters better.

Encender Tres Fuegos

You may also light three fires to signal for help. Build them either in a line or in a triangle, and get them good and hot. When you see a rescue plane during daylight hours, add green plant matter to the flames. This should cause thick smoke. Be careful to not extinguish the fire by doing this.

Espejo para Señalar

Un espejo de señalización de emergencia es aproximadamente 7.5 por 12.5 cm y consiste de un cristal aluminizada que refleja, una cubierta trasera de vidrio, y un dispositivo de observación. Se utiliza para atraer la atención de los aviones o barcos que pasan por la reflexión, ya sea en la luz del sol o en un clima brumoso. Las reflexiones de este espejo irrompible se pueden ver a una distancia de casi 50 km y a una altitud de 3.050 m. Aunque es menos efectivo, y con alcance menor, destellos del espejo también se pueden ver en los días nublados con visibilidad limitada. Para utilizar el espejo, procede de la siguiente manera:

1. Punch a cross-hole in its center.
2. Hold the mirror about 3 inches in front of your face and sight through the cross at the ship or aircraft. The spot of light shining through the hole onto your face will be seen in the cross-hole.
3. While keeping a sight on the ship or aircraft, adjust the mirror until the spot of light on your face disappears in the hole. The bright spot, seen through the sight, will then be aimed directly at the search ship or aircraft.