Section D. Initial Procedures

 
Introduction
 This section describes the initial procedures Auxiliary flight crew teams should take when carrying out SAR missions.
 
D.1.  Mission Assignment
 A Coast Guard air station or other designated call-out authority will provide SAR assignments to Auxiliary aircraft facilities.  In order to become qualified as a first pilot or aircraft commander, the Auxiliary pilot must have demonstrated proficiency in search patterns and other SAR operations.  An Auxiliary flight check including SAR procedures is required of first pilots and aircraft commanders every two years.
 
D.1.a.  Compliance with Directions
 The directions of the SMC or the OSC should be followed provided they do not pose a hazard to the aircraft or crew.  If the PIC is unwilling or unable to comply with them, the SMC must be immediately notified of that decision.
 
D.1.b.  Local Knowledge
 In many instances, Auxiliary pilots have accumulated local knowledge concerning patterns and geographical features which may affect the success of a search.  This knowledge, plus the capabilities of the aircraft should be used to make recommendations to the Operational Commander.
 
D.1.c.  Mission Planning and Organization
 A search request may allow time for a ground briefing, which will clearly provide the best mechanism for mission planning and organization.  The crew may, however, be asked to initiate a SAR case after becoming airborne, perhaps even while engaged in another type of mission.  In this case, several considerations must be evaluated by the PIC before accepting the mission.
 
D.1.c.1.  Evaluation of Flight Conditions
 The pilot must be aware of and evaluate the following flight conditions:
. Time aloft

. Fuel remaining

. Forecast weather

. Crew fatigue

Depending on these conditions or other circumstances, the pilot may decline the mission, may accept the mission, or may indicate that he will first have to refuel and then proceed.
 
D.1.c.2.  Understanding the Flight Route
 The flight route is important.  Non-pilots requesting an Auxiliary aircraft response may not fully understand details of controlled airspace.
 

 
D.1.c.3.  Terminology Familiarity and Information Collection
 The flight crew must be familiar with the type of directions that will be given by the Coast Guard radio operator and be able to plot a commence search point (CSP) and corner points on a sectional and on VFR terminal area charts.  Terms such as center point or central point may be used; bearings may be given in true or magnetic degrees.  The assigned crew should write down the following:
　
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