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1
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When searching for a lost person from the air, what clues should you look for?
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- tracks
- signals
- smoke/fire
- colour contrasts
- movement
- odd angles of light
- debris
- shiny objects
- anything that appears out of the ordinary
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2
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What is the most important element of scanning, in an air search?
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The ability to concentrate and maintain interest in the task.
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3
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How are sightings from an aircraft reported to the pilot and other team members?
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State bearing & approximate range.
Bearings are in terms of the hours of a clock.
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4
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Name some signals to keep an eye out for on the helicopter when looking at the ground?
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- smoke (fire)
- flames (fire)
- coloured smoke
- single torch tree
- flares
- sunlight reflection
- messages printed on snow, field or sand
- parachutes
- broken tree tops
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5
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How long is the maximum visual efficiency of an air observer?
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2-3 hours.
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6
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What type of spotting will the helicopter pilot be doing in an air observation mission.
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The pilot does not spot, only flies the helicopter.
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7
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What is the primary responsibility of an Air Observer?
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To identify clues from the air and report their location
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Q: What is the most important element of scanning, in an air search?
A:
The ability to concentrate and maintain interest in the task.
Q:
How are sightings reported from an aircraft?
A:
State bearing & approximate range.
Bearings are in terms of the hours of a clock.
Q: In air search, what is the most important part of scanning?
A: Maintaining interest.
Q: Name some signals to keep an eye out for on the helicopter when looking at the ground?
A:
- smoke (fire)
- flames (fire)
- coloured smoke
- single torch tree
- flares
- sunlight reflection
- messages printed on snow, field or sand
- parachutes
- broken tree tops
Q: How long is the maximum visual efficiency of an air observer?
A: 2-3 hours.
Q: What do you need to know in a helicopter emergency?
A:
the location of
- the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
- the fire extinguisher
- the survival kit
- the first aid kit
