010.11 SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) Flashcards by David vanGarderen | Brainscape

Q

The abbreviation ‘RCC’ means (…).

A

The abbreviation ‘RCC’ means (Rescue Coordination Centre).

A unit responsible for promoting efficient organization of search and rescue services and for coordinating the conduct of search and rescue operations within a search and rescue region

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Search and rescue services shall be available (…).

A

Search and rescue services shall be available (24 hours a day).

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Those portions of the high seas or areas of undetermined sovereignty for which search and rescue services will be established shall be determined on the basis of (ICAO/EASA/regional air navigation) agreements.

A

Those portions of the high seas or areas of undetermined sovereignty for which search and rescue services will be established shall be determined on the basis of (regional air navigation) agreements.

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Contracting states shall establish a RCC (if they are adjecent to a sea/at every international airport/at every ATS facility/in every SAR region).

A

Contracting states shall establish a RCC (in every SAR region).

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Explain the SAR operating procedures for the PIC who arrives first at the scene of an accident.

A

It shall take charge of on-scene activities of all other aircraft subsequently arriving until the first search and rescue aircraft reaches the scene of the accident

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Whenever a distress transmission is intercepted by a pilot-incommand of an aircraft, the pilot shall, if feasible:

a) acknowledge the distress transmission;
b) (…);
c) (…);
d) inform the appropriate rescue coordination centre or air traffic services unit of the distress transmission, giving all available information; and
e) at the pilot’s discretion, while awaiting instructions, proceed to the position given in the transmission.

A

Whenever a distress transmission is intercepted by a pilot-incommand of an aircraft, the pilot shall, if feasible:

a) acknowledge the distress transmission;
b) (record the position of the craft in distress if given);
c) (take a bearing on the transmission);
d) inform the appropriate rescue coordination centre or air traffic services unit of the distress transmission, giving all available information; and
e) at the pilot’s discretion, while awaiting instructions, proceed to the position given in the transmission.

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A pilot who arrives first at an area where an accident has happened, before search and rescue aircraft arrive shall (…), until a SAR unit arrives on-scene.

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A pilot who arrives first at an area where an accident has happened, before search and rescue aircraft arrive shall (take charge of on-scene activities of all other aircraft subsequently arriving), until a SAR unit arrives on-scene.

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

Information received that aircraft is in this direction

For use by rescue units

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

Have divided into two groups. Each proceeding in direction indicated

For use by rescue units

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

We have found all personnel

For use by rescue units

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

We have found only some personnel

For use by rescue units

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

Nothing found. Will continue to search

For use by rescue units

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

Operation completed

For use by rescue units

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

We are not able to continue. Returning to base

For use by rescue units

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

No or Negative

For use by survivors

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

Proceeding in this direction

For use by survivors

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

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State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

Require medical assistance

For use by survivors

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

Q

State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

Require assistance

For use by survivors

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

Q

State the meaning of the ground-air visual signal in the attachment and if it is used by survivors or rescue units.

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

A

Yes or Affirmative

For use by survivors

source: https://www.pilot18.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Pilot18.com-ICAO-Annex-12-Search-and-Rescue.pdf

Q

The colour identification of the contents of droppable contrinaers and packages containing survival equipment should have to the following code for medical supplies and first-aid equipment: (…).

A

The colour identification of the contents of droppable contrinaers and packages containing survival equipment should be to the following code:

RED: medical supplies and first-aid equipment (red cross/blood is red)

BLUE: food and water (water is blue)

YELLOW: blankets and protective equipment (survival blankets often gold/yellow colour)

BLACK: miscellaneous equipment

Q

The colour identification of the contents of droppable contrinaers and packages containing survival equipment should have to the following code for food and water: (…).

A

The colour identification of the contents of droppable contrinaers and packages containing survival equipment should be to the following code:

RED: medical supplies and first-aid equipment (red cross/blood is red)

BLUE: food and water (water is blue)

YELLOW: blankets and protective equipment (survival blankets often gold/yellow colour)

BLACK: miscellaneous equipment

Q

The colour identification of the contents of droppable contrinaers and packages containing survival equipment should have to the following code for blankets and protective equipment: (…).

A

The colour identification of the contents of droppable contrinaers and packages containing survival equipment should be to the following code:

RED: medical supplies and first-aid equipment (red cross/blood is red)

BLUE: food and water (water is blue)

YELLOW: blankets and protective equipment (survival blankets often gold/yellow colour)

BLACK: miscellaneous equipment

Q

The colour identification of the contents of droppable contrinaers and packages containing survival equipment should have to the following code for miscellaneous equipment: (…).

A

The colour identification of the contents of droppable contrinaers and packages containing survival equipment should be to the following code:

RED: medical supplies and first-aid equipment (red cross/blood is red)

BLUE: food and water (water is blue)

YELLOW: blankets and protective equipment (survival blankets often gold/yellow colour)

BLACK: miscellaneous equipment

Q

During daytime, a pilot confirms that he understood the instructions from ground signalling by (…).

A

During daytime, a pilot confirms that he understood the instructions from ground signalling by (rocking the aircraft’s wings).

Q

During hours of darkness, a pilot confirms that he understood the instructions from ground signalling by (…).

A

During hours of darkness, a pilot confirms that he understood the instructions from ground signalling by (flashing on and off twice the landing lights or navigation lights).