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Chapter 4 Techniques of Observation
Introduction
This chapter describes techniques of observation employed by Auxiliary flight crewmembers.
In this Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Title
See Page
A
Air Observation
4-3
B
Air Observer Sector Search Assignments
4-5
C
Scanning Procedures
4-9
D
Vessel Recognition
4-13
E
Sea State Evaluation
4-23
Section A. Air Observation
Introduction
Air observation is one of the key elements of an effective aviation mission.
A.1. Observers
For SAR and patrol activities, the real payload for the search aircraft is the observer, (whether rated as pilot, observer, or air crew). While the pilot is a contributor to the observations, the PIC’s main task is to safely control and navigate the aircraft. The effectiveness of the search or patrol team can be no greater than the effectiveness of the observers.
All crew members, including the pilot, scan a search area assigned to them. Pilots should consider utilizing equipment available to lessen the workload of navigating the aircraft, such as aircraft trim and autopilot.
A.2. Training and Experience
Effective and efficient observation requires training and experience. Air observer scanning techniques must be accomplished in a systematic way to assure a high degree of coverage of the search or patrol area. Air observers must know what to look for. Objects look different from the air than they do from the surface. Moreover, if a crash or sinking is involved, the objects of the search will usually appear quite different from the original subject of the search. In addition, once the search object or suspected search object has been sighted, the air observer must know how to maintain surveillance of the object while communicating its relative position to the pilot so that the aircraft can be maneuvered into the most advantageous position.
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