What is Signal Smoke?
Signal Smoke Hand-held maritime flare producing coloured smoke during daylight to signal distress location to aircraft or vessels.
Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
How is “Signal Smoke” Used in Practice?
Raft alpha to rescue craft: orange signal smoke deployed and drifting leeward; advise visual confirmation and approach bearing.
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Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Pilots
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Cabin Crew
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What is Signal Smoke?
Hand-held maritime flare producing coloured smoke during daylight to signal distress location to aircraft or vessels.
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