You have abandoned ship and after two days in a liferaft 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

Visual distress signals like flares, smoke, or pyrotechnics should be utilized concurrently with active electronic beacons when an aircraft approaches. This combined approach maximizes the probability of visual sighting while electronic equipment handles long-range positioning.