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What should you do before using pyrotechnic distress flares?
Be in distress. The second thing you should do is to be sure nothing flammable will be set afire by them.
What is a common feature of distress flares?
highly visable
What should you do before using distress flare?
Be in distress. The second thing you should do is to be sure nothing flammable will be set afire by them.
What do solar flares discharge?
Solar flares discharge radiation and charged particles.
Are solar flares predictable?
Not exactly. They are detectable when they occur, before the Sun revolves to place them in a position that may affect the Earth.
What should you do before using pyrotechnic distress flares?
Be in distress. The second thing you should do is to be sure nothing flammable will be set afire by them.
What safety measures should be taken before using distress flares?
Read the manufacturer's instructions
What is the proper procedure for using visual distress signal flares?
display only when immediate or potential danger exists
What is the proper procedure for using held visual distress signal flares?
Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
What is proper procedure for using handheld visual distress signal flares?
display only when immediate or potential danger exists
What is procedure for using hand held visual distress signal flares?
display only when immediate or potential danger exists
What is the proper procedure for using a hand held visual distress flares?
Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
Two modern ways of signaling distress while sailing?
By radio or distress flares
What is a common feature of distress flares?
highly visable
What metal is used in distress flares?
Copper
What is the proper procedure for using a hand-held visual distress signal flares?
Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
What does Orange smoke indicate coming from a boat?
Orange flares are distress signals used mainly in daylight, as the smoky orange shows up better than red distress flares.
