Can You Survive a Plane Crash Until Search and Rescue Arrives?

If you enjoy our content and want to help us to continue creating; consider buying us a couple gallons of AvGas: Ko-fi.com/glenshangar Ultimate Aircraft Survival Kit & Emergency Planning for Pilots Could you survive a remote plane crash while waiting for Search and Rescue? In this video, Glen from Glen’s Hangar performs a complete survival audit, breaking down the essential gear, mental training, and emergency procedures every pilot needs before flying over wilderness areas like Northern Ontario or Quebec. What You’ll Learn in This Survival Audit: Pre-Flight Survival Training: Why first aid and wilderness survival skills are "perishable" and need regular refreshers. Emergency Radio & ELT Tips: Why you should declare an emergency early and manually activate your ELT at altitude. The "Stay With the Plane" Rule: Why walking to safety is often a mistake in remote bush flying. Aviation Survival Kit Deep Dive: A look inside a 21lb waterproof survival bag, including: High-energy food (canned fish vs. freeze-dried meals). Redundant fire starting (waxed lint, flint, waterproof matches). Shelter & Warmth (Bivvie sacks, candles, and "Quinzy" snow shelter tips). Water purification and signaling (mirrors, strobes, and whistles). Aircraft as a Resource: Using your fuel, tools, and the cabin itself as survival assets. Gear Mentioned & Recommended: Garmin InReach (Satellite Communication) Nanuk Hard Cases (First Aid & Gear Protection) Scepter Cans (Military-grade water and fuel storage) Siege Stove (Titanium folding wood stove) Whether you’re a weekend VFR pilot or a seasoned backcountry flyer, being prepared is the difference between a close call and a tragedy. Pre-flight Preparation: The importance of first aid training, filing flight plans, and dressing for the terrain (not the cabin temperature). Emergency Communication: Encouraging pilots to use the radio early (Pan-Pan vs. Mayday) and the critical tip of manually activating your ELT while still in the air to give search and rescue a head start. The Resourceful Aircraft: Treating the plane itself as a major resource for shelter, fuel (for fire), and tools. Survival Kit Audit: A detailed walkthrough of your 21lb survival bag, featuring redundant fire starters, canned fish for high energy, a "siege stove," water purification, and signaling tools like mirrors and strobes. The Golden Rule: Staying with the aircraft rather than attempting to walk to safety in remote wilderness. Join the Conversation: What’s in your survival bag? Would you carry bear spray or a firearm for bush flying? Let us know your region and your must-have gear in the comments! #AviationSurvival #PilotSafety #BushFlying #SurvivalKit #SearchAndRescue #GeneralAviation #GlensHangar #EmergencyPreparedness 💬 Let me know in the comments: What do you carry in your aircraft? Where do you fly? What would you add or remove from this kit? ✈️ Subscribe for more real-world general aviation stories, vintage aircraft ownership, and thoughtful flying conversations. Glen's Hangar is a channel dedicated to aviation, DIY maintenance, and Canadian travel. From cockpit views and IFR flight experiences in a Cessna 172 to behind-the-scenes looks at iconic brands like Canada Goose, I document the journey of a pilot and explorer. On this channel, you’ll find: Aviation: Flight vlogs, aircraft maintenance, and pilot perspectives. Explore Canada: Discovering unique locations, local industries, and hidden gems. The Hangar: Hands-on projects and mechanical insights. New videos every week—hit subscribe and fly along! Sky-high adventures and ground-level discoveries. Join Glen at Glen's Hangar for a look inside the world of general aviation, Cessna 172 missions, and unique explorations across the Great White North. From the cockpit to the factory floor, there’s always something new to discover. Blue skies and tailwinds! Other products that I've used to rebuild C-FMVU - solid companies that I enjoyed working with: EarthX Lithium Battery: https://earthxbatteries.com/glenshangar Dynon Avionics: https://www.dynoncertified.com/ Six Pack Aero: https://sixpackaero.com/ WingX: https://www.wingxstol.com/html/produc... Pro Pilot Autopilot By Trio Avionics: https://www.thestcgroupllc.com/pages/... ElectroAire electronic ignition: http://www.electroair.net Helix folding bike: https://helix.ca ⚠️ NOTE: These videos are edited for time and entertainment. Editing removes context and can remove safety checklists in the interest of time. Do not use these videos for, or in lieu of flight training.⚠️ #CanucksUnlimited #GlensHanger