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Before flying over uninhabited land, what survival gear does the AIM say to bring?

Gear for that climate and terrain, and know how to use it.

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  1. Gear suited to the climate and terrain ✔
  2. Only the aircraft's required ELT
  3. Only a flare gun

Why: The AIM advises carrying survival equipment that fits the climate and terrain you will cross, and knowing how to use it. Over water, survival depends on crew proficiency and good water survival equipment.

Huh, didn't know that: The AIM says a yellow cross on a crash site means it has already been reported and identified.

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Answer: Gear suited to the climate and terrain. The AIM advises carrying survival equipment that fits the climate and terrain you will cross, and knowing how to use it. Over water, survival depends on crew proficiency and good water survival equipment.

  1. AIM 6-2-7, Search and Rescue (Survival Equipment) www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap6_section_2.html
    it is wise to take and know how to use survival equipment for the type of climate and terrain.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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