Search And Rescue Flashcards
Search and rescue is annex
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When should the RCC be informed
Immediately when the a/c is considered to be in a state of emerg phase
First a/c on the scene and is not a SAR vessel - SAR
Pic shall take charge of any activities of all a/c arriving
Unable to establish comms - hand over to an a/c capable of establishing and maintaining comms
A/c in SAR shall transmit precise instructions by any means on
Ships at sea - HF maritime distress - 2182khz
Coastal waters - VHF channel 16
No comms but you want to direct a vessel
Circle the craft area - cross the ships track - rock wings or opening or closing throttle/ changing prop pitch
Acknowledge of signals
Daylight - rock a/c wings
Darkness - flash l/d lights on and off twice
Lack of signals = not understood