Best Of The Web: Postcrash Advice On Survival Gear

Last November, Maxime Compagnon crashed his Zlin Aviation Savage Cruiser in the Austrian Alps after encountering an unseen cable at 9700 feet. In this video, he describes the circumstances of his accident with a focus on survival equipment that made a difference in difficult circumstances, including a flight helmet, vest and PLB. This week's AVweb blog further analyzes the value of a helmet in certain flight operations.