Productive Week
Thanks to the good efforts of John L, pilot, and spotters Edie, Dora, Arthur and Claire CASARA Nanaimo was able to attain currency for two Navs, Dallen & Martin, and one Spotter Dave L. Images are from Saturday's flight [...]
Thanks to the good efforts of John L, pilot, and spotters Edie, Dora, Arthur and Claire CASARA Nanaimo was able to attain currency for two Navs, Dallen & Martin, and one Spotter Dave L. Images are from Saturday's flight [...]
In 2016, Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue SAR member, Nick Kerr, undertook a project to have the federal government recognize SAR volunteers with a national service medal. Through his hard work and the assistance of Cariboo-Prince George Conservative MP, [...]
Nav Training has been very active this week, w/c Feb 20th. Spotters have also been busy. Total of 4 flights originating from both Nanaimo & Qualicum. Special thanks to respective pilots John & Warren without whom this would not have [...]
Big thank you to the BC Government for their demonstration of support to SAR volunteers in "mirroring" the existing Federal Tax Credit, starting in 2017. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017TRAN0026-000295
Interesting combination of technologies being used by GSAR. Drones & Infrared. Take a look at the video. Subject seen at 49secs and waves back at 2mins. https://www.facebook.com/kamloopssar/videos/264891623942735/ While CASARA is not into night flying the use of Infrared has possibilities. [...]
Two training flights were flown, one each day, January 30th & 31st. Each flight being just over 2 hrs. Primary goal being to work toward the currency of new navigators. Doug kindly piloted all the flights. Martin, Edie & Isle [...]