The signal should be held downwind and overhead at what angle when using an open flame?

The signal should be held downwind and overhead at what angle when using an open flame?

• A. 30
• B. 45
• C. 60
• D. 90

Answer: (B)

Holding the open-flame signal at a forty-five degree angle, downwind and overhead, makes the signal clearly visible to observers who are downwind while keeping the flame high enough to clear deck obstacles. The 45-degree angle is a practical middle ground between pointing too low (which can be blocked by structures or smoke) and pointing too high (which can reduce visibility to the target downwind). It also directs the flame toward where observers are most likely to be looking, in the direction that the wind is carrying the signal.

Holding the open-flame signal at a forty-five degree angle, downwind and overhead, makes the signal clearly visible to observers who are downwind while keeping the flame high enough to clear deck obstacles. The 45-degree angle is a practical middle ground between pointing too low (which can be blocked by structures or smoke) and pointing too high (which can reduce visibility to the target downwind). It also directs the flame toward where observers are most likely to be looking, in the direction that the wind is carrying the signal.