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Q: 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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How are sightings reported from an aircraft?
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State bearing & approximate range.
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Bearings are in terms of the hours of a clock.
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Q: In air search, what is the most important part of scanning?
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A: Maintaining interest.
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Q: Name some signals to keep an eye out for on the helicopter when looking at the ground?
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* smoke (fire)
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* flames (fire)
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* coloured smoke
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* single torch tree
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* flares
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* sunlight reflection
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* messages printed on snow, field or sand
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* parachutes
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* broken tree tops
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Q: How long is the maximum visual efficiency of an air observer?
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A: 2-3 hours.
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Q: What do you need to know in a helicopter emergency?
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the location of
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* the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
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* the fire extinguisher
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* the survival kit
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* the first aid kit

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