OTTAWA -- The federal government says Canada will spend $2.3 billion to replace the military's ancient search-and-rescue planes with 16 new aircraft from European aerospace giant Airbus.The Airbus C-295 will replace the air force's existing planes, Public Procurement Minister Judy [...]
CASARA was well represented at YCD's Open House, November 22nd. Participants were Jim, Sandra, Arthur, Wolfgang & Martin (behind the camera!). Both the public and YCD's Operational team were interested to learn more about our Search and Rescue role(s), to [...]
Dave Ireland from PEP Air was present at Central Cariboo SAR's monthly operation meeting, and presented them with a Special Appreciation Award.
Here's an interesting use of ELT technology by Ground SAR in their increasing support of "lost" dementia patients; http://www.cheknews.ca/search-rescue-device-can-save-time-lives-234085/
This incident is a tragic reminder of one of our roles and why training & certification currency are so vital. Multi-agency cooperation north of Anahim Lake to rescue survivors after plane crash #RCAF #SAR #ThatOthersMayLive On Monday morning 442 Transport [...]
The following article was shared by PEP Air on their Facebook page: http://www.boldmethod.com/blog/learn-to-fly/systems/what-to-know-about-flying-with-your-ELT/
This afternoon, September 14, 2016, Kym Trask took over as the new Provincial Training Officer of PEP Air (CASARA). Kym brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new roll. Let's show our continuing support.
PEP Air's 2016 Summer newsletter is now available. This edition contains 4 separate references to MIASARS recent activities; North American Masters Trophy, Military Spotter Training, EMBC Coastal Response Training Exercise, Vancouver Island Zone Evaluation, Of the Zone Evaluation, Alton [...]
