Geelong Helicopters: Helicopter Safety

1. ON THE GROUND

Dress appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions
Inform your pilot of your baggage weight, and any relevant medical conditions
Don’t smoke in or around the helicopter
Listen carefully to the safety brief provided to you.
Stay well outside the helipad area when the helicopter is departing or arriving
Secure your headgear and clothing against rotor winds. DO NOT retrieve any item blown from you. Our staff will retrieve it for you
Protect your eyes from blowing dust and particles
Never approach or depart from the helicopter until given the ‘all clear’ from the pilot to do so
Approach and leave the helicopter to the side or forward, and in a ‘crouched’ position
Never depart the helicopter to the rear
Never raise arms in the vicinity of the helicopter
Carry your gear firmly by your side, never on your shoulder or over your head
Always approach and leave a helicopter on the down slope side, to avoid ‘climbing’ into the rotor
Never throw items at or from a helicopter
No items are to be carried ‘loose’ in the aircraft. All personal items must be stowed in the baggage compartments, or secured to your person. Handbags, cameras etc must be secured to your person.(around your neck / shoulder / wrist)
If unsure of any items please ask

2. IN THE HELICOPTER

Keep seat belts securely fastened at all times during your flight. To communicate use the headsets provided
Do not smoke
Do not distract the pilot during takeoff, landing, or manoeuvering near the ground
Read instructions on the operation of doors, emergency exits and the location of the ELB (Emergency Locator Beacon)
Never touch any controls or switches

3. DURING AN EMERGENCY, IN FLIGHT

Listen for and follow instructions. Your pilot has been trained to handle emergencies
Do not distract the pilot
Check that any loose gear in the cabin is stowed / secured
Remove glasses and put them in your pocket…you may need them later
Remove any sharp objects from your person such as pens / pencils
Tighten seat belt and assume the brace position as follows: with shoulder straps, bend forward so your chest is on your lap, head on knees and arms folded under your thighs

4. FLIGHTS OVER WATER

Listen carefully to your pilots over water pre flight briefing
Wear a lifejacket and understand how it is deployed
Know by feel how to loosen and release your seatbelt
Know the operation of the doors / exits
Know the location of the ELB (Emergency Locator Beacon)

5. EMERGENCIES DURING FLIGHTS OVER WATER

In the event of an in-flight emergency over water, follow the instructions as outlined in section 3. After the aircraft has landed in the water;
Wait for instruction to exit / until rotor stops turning, unless a greater emergency exists (fire)
Establish a reference position (helicopter may not be level)
Release seatbelt and exit aircraft if required. (Helicopter may have floatation system)
Inflate lifejacket when clear of helicopter .
Never inflate lifejacket while inside the helicopter

6. AFTER AN EMERGENCY LANDING

Wait for instructions to exit / until rotor stops turning, unless a greater emergency exists (fire)
Assist others to evacuate, keep low and assemble upwind, well away from the aircraft
After any threat of fire has passed, remove first aid kit
Administer first aid as required
Remove ELB (Emergency Locator Beacon), read instructions and activate
Use mobile phones call ‘000’ for assistance
Stay near the aircraft. Do not leave the site unless it is obvious to you that help is close at hand



	Helicopter Safety Geelong Helicopters prides itself on excellence in safety as well as service. SAFETY is paramount in our business. Because of this we ask you to read the following helicopter safety information. On The Ground In The Helicopter Emergency In Flight Flights over Water Emergency Over Water After Emergency Landing 1. ON THE GROUND Dress appropriately for the prevailing weather conditions Inform your pilot of your baggage weight, and any relevant medical conditions Don’t smoke in or around the helicopter Listen carefully to the safety brief provided to you. Stay well outside the helipad area when the helicopter is departing or arriving Secure your headgear and clothing against rotor winds. DO NOT retrieve any item blown from you. Our staff will retrieve it for you Protect your eyes from blowing dust and particles Never approach or depart from the helicopter until given the ‘all clear’ from the pilot to do so Approach and leave the helicopter to the side or forward, and in a ‘crouched’ position Never depart the helicopter to the rear Never raise arms in the vicinity of the helicopter Carry your gear firmly by your side, never on your shoulder or over your head Always approach and leave a helicopter on the down slope side, to avoid ‘climbing’ into the rotor Never throw items at or from a helicopter No items are to be carried ‘loose’ in the aircraft. All personal items must be stowed in the baggage compartments, or secured to your person. Handbags, cameras etc must be secured to your person.(around your neck / shoulder / wrist) If unsure of any items please ask 2. IN THE HELICOPTER Keep seat belts securely fastened at all times during your flight. To communicate use the headsets provided Do not smoke Do not distract the pilot during takeoff, landing, or manoeuvering near the ground Read instructions on the operation of doors, emergency exits and the location of the ELB (Emergency Locator Beacon) Never touch any controls or switches 3. DURING AN EMERGENCY, IN FLIGHT Listen for and follow instructions. Your pilot has been trained to handle emergencies Do not distract the pilot Check that any loose gear in the cabin is stowed / secured Remove glasses and put them in your pocket…you may need them later Remove any sharp objects from your person such as pens / pencils Tighten seat belt and assume the brace position as follows: with shoulder straps, bend forward so your chest is on your lap, head on knees and arms folded under your thighs 4. FLIGHTS OVER WATER Listen carefully to your pilots over water pre flight briefing Wear a lifejacket and understand how it is deployed Know by feel how to loosen and release your seatbelt Know the operation of the doors / exits Know the location of the ELB (Emergency Locator Beacon) 5. EMERGENCIES DURING FLIGHTS OVER WATER In the event of an in-flight emergency over water, follow the instructions as outlined in section 3. After the aircraft has landed in the water; Wait for instruction to exit / until rotor stops turning, unless a greater emergency exists (fire) Establish a reference position (helicopter may not be level) Release seatbelt and exit aircraft if required. (Helicopter may have floatation system) Inflate lifejacket when clear of helicopter . Never inflate lifejacket while inside the helicopter 6. AFTER AN EMERGENCY LANDING Wait for instructions to exit / until rotor stops turning, unless a greater emergency exists (fire) Assist others to evacuate, keep low and assemble upwind, well away from the aircraft After any threat of fire has passed, remove first aid kit Administer first aid as required Remove ELB (Emergency Locator Beacon), read instructions and activate Use mobile phones call ‘000’ for assistance Stay near the aircraft. Do not leave the site unless it is obvious to you that help is close at hand

Helicopter Safety

SAFETY is paramount in our business. Because of this we ask you to read the following helicopter safety information.

1. ON THE GROUND

2. IN THE HELICOPTER

3. DURING AN EMERGENCY, IN FLIGHT

4. FLIGHTS OVER WATER

5. EMERGENCIES DURING FLIGHTS OVER WATER

6. AFTER AN EMERGENCY LANDING