If you should become lost or stranded in a remote area rescue crews will be looking for you. Find a clearing and create the following signals using rocks, limbs, and branches, mylar blankets, clothing or any other item which provides a contrast with the ground or snow. The following will be recognized by rescue teams.
SOS | Need help |
K | Tell me which direction to go |
I | Serious injuries, need a doctor |
II | Need medical supplies |
X | Unable to proceed |
F | Need food and water |
create an arrow | Traveling in this direction (in the direction the arrow is pointed) |
L | Need fuel |
LL | All is well |
N | No |
Y | Yes |
?? | Not understood |
Once your message has been seen and understood a pilot will rock the plane's wings from side to side or flash a green light.
If a pilot makes a right-hand circle or flashes a red light your message has been seen but not understood.
As always this chart is included in your Totally Ready Emergency Binder.
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