CAP Searching for pilot in Mexico?

[RiverAux]

I was a little surprised to see that one of those old AF-style insignias on the tail on one of the GA-8 (with a CAP triangle in the middle).  I had thought those were too Air Forcey for us now. 

[Thom]

I was a little surprised to see that one of those old AF-style insignias on the tail on one of the GA-8 (with a CAP triangle in the middle).  I had thought those were too Air Forcey for us now.

I'm not sure if the CAP Roundel is part of the paint jobs on newly delivered aircraft, does anyone know?

I do know it still appears on many CAP aircraft, though those may have been painted years ago.

Personally I like it and believe it ought to be prominent on all of our aircraft, but that's just my opinion.


Thom Hamilton

[JohnKachenmeister]

As much as I like the jokes (they are pretty funny) I am really interested in the backstory of this.  How did we end up being the search party, in another country?  Why wouldn't the AF take this one on its own?  Or perhaps border patrol? 

I think it is really neat that we're crossing the border to do this, but there doesn't seem to be much in terms of news on our end.

Have there been missions where we've done something like this before?  How about into Canadian Territory?

Are you actually a CAP member?

I can't believe that any CAP member would not realize that the USAF simply does not have the SAR capability of the CAP.  Neither does the Border Patrol, and in any case the Border Patrol is a little busy right now.

[Flying Pig]

  In regards to the Border Patrol, they have BORSTAR which are very capable, very skilled SAR and tactical teams.  Not to mention they have a solid capabilities in regards to fixed wing and helicopter assets. to complete the mission.  Of course they dont have hundreds of Cessna 182's, keep in mind there are only a hand full of CAP planes even participating.   If the guy is found in MX, the mexican officials will do the rescue.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/border_patrol/special_oper/borstar/borstar_history.xml

[RiverAux]

We've apparently been asked to help as part of a larger team and evidently responded with what was requested.  What more can be asked of us?

[RiverAux]

Apparently the search is over.  http://www.themonitor.com/news/mcallen-30561-called-missing.html

[Nick]

Apparently the search is over.  http://www.themonitor.com/news/mcallen-30561-called-missing.html

The state of Tamaulipas is going to resume searching with their one search helicopter. I feel better already.

[cap235629]

I am proud to say that our squadron contributed an aircrew and our plane to this search.  Pretty cool!!!

[PhotogPilot]

I am proud to say that our squadron contributed an aircrew and our plane to this search.  Pretty cool!!!

I flew your plane on a high bird sortie during this mission, steam guage 182T's are a bit rair, and yours was a nice one. Great flying a/c.

[cap235629]

I am proud to say that our squadron contributed an aircrew and our plane to this search.  Pretty cool!!!

I flew your plane on a high bird sortie during this mission, steam guage 182T's are a bit rair, and yours was a nice one. Great flying a/c.

we also have the newest version of the Becker installed, the only one in the fleet at this time.  It is SDIS and Photo window installed, but we all know the issues with the SDIS, the only thing it doesn't have is archer and the new predator stuff.  Now if we can only upgrade the manual autopilot, (still waiting for the "patch" to make one work) Yes it is a nice airframe.  The plane came back filthy by the way  but we are in the process of rectifying that.  Come by the squadron sometime and bring a toothbrush!!!!

[Flying Pig]

So whatever happened with this Search?

[RiverAux]

called off.  No find.