should have food and water for each occupant of your airplane io last at least three days, winter clothing for each occupant, a med› ical kit to stabilize crash injuries, and signaling devices. Your food supply might be as simple as granola bars, but camp supply!otit- • • lets will have other~options. You can pick up water in plaStic bot-'·~, ties at a food store. To survive after nn off airport landing; you’ must stay warm and dry, so good winter clothing like parkas and • • boots will be necessary. Remember that even though it may be summer in the valleys, the mountain tops will still get quite cdld at night. A medical kit should contain basic supplies like bandages and pain relievers. If any of your party takes prescription drugs, you should consider carrying a supply of them. Signaling devices can be as simple as a military style signaling mirror (the glass type), which is highly effective, or a standard aircraft-band hand- held transceiver. 

## Oxygen Use 

In most cases, you will be flying at altitudes below those which regulations require oxygen use. However, you should review the symptoms of hypoxia and if you are susceptible to it because of smoking or other conditions, have supplemental oxygen on board and use it. 

## Deteriorating Weather Enroute 

A particularly difficult situation for most pilots to deal with is weather that deteriorates enroute. The urge to continue is very strong, with the thought that it will get better if we just continue a little farther. However, continuing is often the worst thing you can do. When the weather begins to deteriorate, begin to consider what your options are. Your flight planning should have included planning for alternate routes or airports and those should be exer› cised before getting into poor weather. Divert to an alternate air› port or return to your departure airport and reconsider the weather conditions. 

If the weather closes off all other possible options, the best thing to do might be to make an off airport landing. Making a landing under control while you still have enough visibility to select a good site is preferable to continuing into poor weather and crashing into terrain that you can’t see. 

## Engine Failure 

Sudden engine failure should be planned for and practiced during 

