CIVIL AIR SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION

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1 CIVIL AIR SEARCH AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION PILOT TRAINING COURSE Phase 1 The Pilot

2 THE PILOT Summary of Topics Introduction to Experience Requirements Training Requirements Duties and Responsibilities

3 Background Info REF: National SAR Manual Chap 1 In 1976 the Gov t. of Canada made the Minister of Defence the Lead Minister for Search and Rescue (LM-SAR). (Confirmed by Cabinet again in 1982 and 1986) The Department of National Defence (DND) became the legally responsible agency to handle Air SAR incidents Has operational command of all DND SAR assets Staffs all JRCC with assistance of Cdn Coast Guard Staffs and controls the SARSAT CMCC Is the interface between and DND at the Operational level Provides ground search parties for Air and Marine incidents

4 Background Info (con t.) Once the Military became legally responsible, others were not permitted to do certain SAR missions unless they followed proper and legally acceptable procedures Gov t of Canada directed National SAR Program (NSP) be established in 1986 National SAR Secretariat (NSS) was established to provide one umbrella for SAR coordination and to facilitate efficient use of SAR resources Interdepartmental Committee on Search And Rescue (ICSAR) also established

5 In 1986 was established It is a National Non-Profit Corporation Initially DND and Transport Canada each funded with $400,000 It was deemed a requirement that they have a Standard of Operations and that they follow the protocols set out in appropriate publications The Air Force trained the members for a couple years

6 With training complete, was to maintain their Operational status, and the Air Force assumed the role of Evaluating every 18 months (not more than 24 months) DND is no longer responsible for hands on training Casara Liaison Officer positions were established at most SAR Squadrons

7 National board of Directors One Director Elected or Appointed by each Member organization Executive Committee President VP Fin/Admin VP Trg/Ops VP Plans/Equip. National Administrator Hired By Board of Directors Member Organization Executive Prov / Terr Director Deputy Director Secretary Treasurer Zone Executive Commander, D/ Commander Secretary Treasurer Training, Safety District / Area / Zone Elected From within Board of Directors Elected / Appointed By and From Zone Executive Elected or Appointed By the Zone Membership General Membership

8 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association () is to support Canada s Search and Rescue (SAR) program and to promote aviation safety.

9 VISION STATEMENT The Civil Air Search And Rescue Association () will continue to evolve and support the Canadian Search and Rescue (SAR) and aviation safety program through leadership, continuous training of its volunteers and education of the general aviation community.

10 Over time, has developed to become a very important and integral part of the National SAR Program Funding is now in the vicinity of $2.5 million per year. Transport Canada funding has remained at $400,000 per year level. DND provides the remaining portion Contribution Agreements (funding) are generally for five years at a time

11 Most use privately owned aircraft and most are four place aircraft on wheels Some Zones do have twin engine a/c Some Zones have IFR capable pilots Some Zones have access to a/c on floats and skis is not permitted to use helicopters uses only aircraft with a Normal Certificate of Airworthiness

12 There are four certified positions within. These are: Search Coordinator Pilot Navigator Spotter A typical flight crew consists of: One Pilot One Navigator Two Spotters Flight crew members have a minimum mandatory currency requirement each year

13 SAR Regions

14 Pilot Qualification Standards Age 18 years A private pilot's license with not less than 150 hours pilot-in-command time and not less than 50 hours on single-pilot non-high performance single-engine land airplanes A current Medical Certificate and Radio License Pilot's capability must be well known by authorized representatives of the Member Organization A new prospective pilot must meet standards of an assessment / evaluation flight with a designated pilot within the previous 3 months prior to making application to as a pilot

15 Pilot Qualification Standards (cont d) Pilots flying light piston multi-engine aircraft, in addition to the single engine requirements, must have a minimum 100 hours of multi-engine time, with not less than 10 hours on make and model and 1000 hours total time For every additional 100 hours of multi-engine time, total time can be reduced by 100 hours Pilots flying retractable gear aircraft must have all single engine aircraft requirements including a minimum of 250 hours total time, with not less than 25 hours on retractable gear aircraft Pilots flying float equipped aircraft must have all single engine aircraft requirements including 100 hours total time on floats with 5 hours on floats within the last 90 days

16 Pilot Qualification Standards (cont d) Pilots flying amphibious aircraft must have all single engine aircraft requirements including 200 hours total time 100 hours float time of which 50 hours must be on amphibious aircraft with 5 hours on amphibious aircraft within the last 90 days Pilots flying ski-equipped aircraft must have all single engine aircraft requirements including 50 hours total time on ski-equipped aircraft

17 Pilot Annual Currency Standards 3 hours of academic training 2. a minimum of 24 hours flying as PIC, made up of - 6 flights of not less than 1 hour each that must be SAR flying, (training or actual), and - the remainder can be actual SAR operations, SAR training, or other flying 3. 3 ELT homings, at least one must be an aural null 4. 4 search patterns appropriate to your area of operation Note: These are minimum requirements.

18 Duties and Responsibilities The Pilot must: 1. attend all pre flight and post flight briefings 2. confirm weather is suitable for safe operations 3. preflight the aircraft, confirm fuel status, documentation correct, cargo secure, ELT homer attached and operating correctly 4. complete a crew safety briefing 5. be responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft

19 Duties and Responsibilities (cont d) The Pilot must: 6. have an understanding of the navigator s planning 7. confirm Bingo Time with the navigator 8. complete a Weight and Balance 9. complete a Nav Canada Flight Plan/Flight Itinerary based on the navigator s information 10. fly the aircraft accurately based on the directions of the navigator 11. keep a good lookout for other aircraft and obstacles

20 Duties and Responsibilities (cont d) The Pilot must: 12. identify the scanning range to the spotters 13. will do all or most of the aircraft radio communications 14. assist the navigator in preparing the NOCL message

21 The Pilot End of Phase 1