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  • HOW THEY SURVIVED

    TRAINING. Pay attention to your refresher training and pre-flight briefs; they can save your life. PROPER SLEEP AND NUTRITION. Both can positively or negatively affect your ability to handle G forces. MAKE THE EJECTION DECISION. You need to punch out of an out-of-control aircraft that is

  • HUNTING COMMANDMENTS

    1. Firearms and alcohol or drugs (including the prescription kind) do not mix. 2. Never point the muzzle of a gun at anything you don't intend to shoot. 3. When hunting in a party, always point the muzzle in a safe direction. 4. Leave on the safety until you are ready to shoot. 5. Know your target

  • HOW MCGUIRE WAS INJURED

    He and some friends went boating at Lake Amistad, Texas, Sept. 6, 2009, while stationed at Laughlin AFB, Texas. On the way back to the marina, an unsecured four-man tube blew out of the boat, which was going nearly 40 mph. McGuire's right leg got tangled in a 50-foot tow rope, slamming him

  • HOW THEY DIED

    1. Tower collapse (on-duty industrial): On Nov. 12, 2010, a 23-year-old senior airman volunteered to assist with a portable communications tower. While extending the tower to full height, it collapsed on and killed the Airman.2. Drowning (off-duty miscellaneous): On Feb. 27, a 24-year-old second

  • HOW THEY CRASHED

    1. T-38 crash landing: On Feb. 11, a T-38 Talon pilot exceeded the crew duty day, flared high during a night landing and departed the runway, destroying the aircraft.2. UH-1N ground impact: On April 27, a UH-1N Huey impacted the ground during hoist operations. The helicopter was destroyed during the

  • HOW TO AVOID HITTING A MOTORCYCLIST

    1. Be alert for them. Motorcycles aren't as easy to see as bigger vehicles so you have to keep an eye out for them. Plus, for many, they are seasonal vehicles, so they appear in larger numbers during warmer weather. You need to be aware of this fact and remain even more diligent as the weather

  • How to Get Struck by Lightning

    Melvin Clemmons admits he made some mistakes that led to him getting struck by lightning. For those who want to tempt fate, follow his same path: Don't check area weather reports. Don't travel with a wing-man to watch your back. Ignore dark storm clouds. Be within 10 feet of a lakeshore in

  • How to Avoid a Dog Attack

    One of the most frightening experiences a walker or jogger can have is coming face-to-face with an angry, aggressive dog. If you are approached by a dog who may attack you, follow these steps: Always assume a dog who doesn't know you may see you as an intruder or a threat. Be aware of

  • How to Avoid ‘Airshow Syndrome’

    Ensure you understand and review all regulations and restrictions associated with an event -- don't wing it or get caught up in the crowd's enthusiasm. Develop and practice a profile that does not exceed your limitations, or those of your aircraft. Build in a margin of

  • HAZARDOUS RECALLS & ALERTS

    To review an updated list of product hazardous recalls and alerts, please visit the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Web site at www.aafes.com/pa/news/QA_Recalls.htm.

  • HOW TO SEE AND AVOID

    1. Clear your flight path. If heads down, ensure your wingman is looking for threats (other traffic). Sounds like common sense, but it's easy to get a "helmet fire" and spend more time looking in the aircraft than out ... especially with all the new gadgets in modern cockpits. Below 10,000 feet