INTRODUCING THE LIGHTSPEED AVIATION SURVIVAL GEAR KIT

INTRODUCING THE LIGHTSPEED AVIATION SURVIVAL GEAR KIT

By Lightspeed Aviation | News | 0 comment | 5 November, 2021 | 1

Designed for pilots who experience an off-airport landing

LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON, November 5, 2021

Lightspeed Aviation® today introduced the Aviation Survival Gear Kit, a pilot-designed emergency kit that could save the lives of pilots and their passengers.

Pilots prepare for all scenarios and situations before, during, and after flight. This unfortunately includes emergency situations that could lead to making an “off-airport landing” or crash. But what happens after the aircraft comes to a stop? Once safely on the ground, the need to have the right tools to help pilots and their passengers not only survive but to aid in rescue is never more crucial.

Loaded with components to cover the basics of shelter, fire, water, first aid, and rescue, we have strategically created this survival kit for pilots. Here are the details of what’s included:

Aviation Survival Gear Kit

This lightweight, water-repellent survival gear kit is small enough to fit in a flight bag. This military-style bag is made of a durable canvas and comes with multiple pockets, straps, and Velcro pouches to accommodate all the essential supplies.

The Components

Shelter: 5 yards of all-purpose, pocket-sized Duct tape, 5×7-foot Reflective Blanket which can double as a tarp
Water and Fire: Storm proof matches, water purifying AquaTabs, and a collapsible plastic cup
First Aid: Chapstick, sunscreen, Tecnu skin cleanser for poison ivy and oak oils and Cala-Gel anti-itch lotion, bug repellant band, and nitrile gloves
Rescue: Glow sticks, a signaling mirror, and a paracord bracelet with compass, whistle, and flint striker

Multi-tool Shovel

This multi-tool shovel attaches to the bag in its own sheath. This shovel has sharp and serrated blade sides, a ruler, wrench and nail puller, a can/bottle opener, and additional cording.

Aviation Survival Checklist Deck

The Aviation Survival Checklist Deck is a reference guide made up of 22 informational 4 x 6 cards with simple-to-follow checklists to help keep you on target until help arrives. Topics include first aid, fire, water, shelter, basic knots, and mental toughness tips!

Lightspeed Aviation

Lightspeed Aviation is a leading manufacturer of premium aviation headsets and helmet products. Since the first product was introduced in 1996 at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI., the company has established a reputation for leading innovation in the aviation headset marketplace with a number of “first to market” advances, technologies, and features. In 2022, the company launched a new category of aviation products called “Safety Wearables”. Layering life-saving technologies on top of their award-winning audio and ANR platform, Lightspeed ushered in a new era of aviation safety. With this, the company continues to live its mission of “creating products that protect and save lives”. Additionally, Lightspeed is a passionate supporter of initiatives to encourage the next generation of pilots through its support of programs like Young Eagles and Ray Scholars. The company is proud to have participated in helping countless young people experience everything from a discovery flight to getting a Pilot Certificate.