You have abandoned ship and after two days in a life raft you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — use visual distress signals in conjunction with the EPIRB

Combining active electronic transmission via an EPIRB with visual distress signals maximizes detection probability across different sensory spectrums for searching aircraft. Visual flares confirm exact pinpoint coordinates once the aircraft hones in on the electronic distress signal.