THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
MIASARS is a volunteer and not-for-profit organization providing air search and rescue services to the public in the mid-island region of Vancouver Island.
We are pilots, navigators, spotters, ground homing specialists,search coordinators, electronic specialists, radio operators, and administration staff. We are trained to work as spotters on military aircraft, and to carry out searches using light aircraft and ground vehicles.
We are dedicated to providing air search support services and to the promotion of Canada’s Search and Rescue Program across Canada. Our volunteers, who receive no remuneration, are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist those in need of search and rescue.
MIASARS NEWS
ZULU Time explained
An interesting article from "flightradar24" explaining the mysteries and rationale behind ZULU (UTC) Time; https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/zulu-and-utc-the-story-behind-aviations-time-zone/?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email
COVID ~ Updated
Given the recent escalation in COIVID-19 cases across BC, PEP Air has cancelled, postponed or moved on-line all non-essential training. Group indoor in-person training & meetings remain 'unsafe'. Alternative platforms, Zoom, Skype etc, should be [...]
C295 Walkaround Tour
For those that have flown in the old Buffalo aircraft this will stretch you imagination and mind ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LcYDpmDpEo&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2xcvmoBNx_ilUp39m7JH50tUfyevjiJizD4ycAoTAA2uNEZDpmw11E_5s