Survival Equipments

Question 1

What type of flares are used for survival equipment?

Answer 1

They are double ended flares that produce bright orange smoke for daylight use or a steady burning red flame for night use.

Question 2

How can the night end of the flare be identified?

Answer 2

The night end can be identified by the cap with three raised studs or by the ring attached to it or by the studs on its neck.
For night use STEADY burning RED flame

Question 3

What is the first step to operate the flare?

Answer 3

Identify the required end and pull off the cap to expose the firing ring.

Question 4

What direction should the flare be directed?

Answer 4

The flare should be directed downwind.

Question 5

How do you ignite the flare?

Answer 5

Raise the firing ring and press it over the side of the casing to break the seal, then pull the ring sharply.

Question 6

When should you use the flare?

Answer 6

Use the flare only when you can see or hear an aircraft or ship and fire them downwind.

Question 7

How can the day end of the flare be identified?

Answer 7

The smoke end has a smooth cap, and for day light use Bright orange smoke