Factors and Information needed before flying a search pattern

Started by deepblue1947, July 19, 2017, 05:56:30 PM

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deepblue1947

Before flying a search pattern, what information do you need from the IC before flying the mission and pattern? 

Thank you
MG

etodd

Quote from: deepblue1947 on July 19, 2017, 05:56:30 PM
Before flying a search pattern, what information do you need from the IC before flying the mission and pattern? 


Are you a MP?

Its a long list, to be divided up and overlap between you and the MO and MS:


  • What are you looking for? Lost person, downed plane?
  • What area is to be searched on your sortie? Coords, etc.
  • What type of search pattern should you fly?
  • A weather briefing is always nice.
  • A safety and sortie plan meeting with your MO and MS would be a good thing.
  • 50 other items .....


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deepblue1947

Thank you etodd.  It was a badly worded question on my part.  I have done some research and no further response is necessary,

MG