Winching from the eyes of an Aircrew Officer. In training scenarios such as this, the first thing that is conducted is a thorough high level reconnoitre of the scene, where the pilot flies over and around the vessel to assess the scene and allow the crew to discuss hazards and possible transfer points. With a winching scenario such as this, a weighted bag is used to control the movement of the winch hook as it is delivered to the vessel ensuring a safe and controlled transfer process. In this sc

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We had the pleasure of hosting a group of F-35 pilots and Aircrew Life Support (ALS) fitters from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for their Post Ejection Sea Survival training. Conducted every two years, the course provides context and excellent on-the-job training (OJT) for F-35 ALS and prepares pilots for emergency water landings to ensure they can safely and calmly egress and survive in such situations. It includes drills with parachutes and jumping from a ledge into the water, life raf