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Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby AlphaBravo » Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:33 am

I was thinking of joining the Berkshire SAR (Search and Rescue) team, as it would be an intresting thing to do and to learn new skills.
http://www.sebev.co.uk/

I will first need to get my driving licence and a car though...


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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby Saitek » Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:22 pm

I was thinking of joining the Berkshire SAR (Search and Rescue) team, as it would be an intresting thing to do and to learn new skills.
http://www.sebev.co.uk/

I will first need to get my driving licence and a car though...


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I don't, but would like to. Like you I have neither car nor license.
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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby BFMF » Thu Feb 02, 2006 6:08 pm

I always thought it would be fun to be a part of a search and rescue operation, especially if it involved downed aircrafts.
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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby Jared » Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:31 pm

A worthy type of thing to get into buddy, keep us up to date if this pans out for you in the future.. ;)
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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby Mobius » Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:58 pm

I was thinking about joining the Coast Guard or Civil Air Patrol if they don't let me into the Air Force, I would love to help people with my flying.  There are lot's of opportunities out there to do similar things. :)
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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby highfive » Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:42 am

Your only young once - Do It! I have a friend Bill who is a crop duster. One of very few in our state. He is a very seasoned pilot with well over 8,000+ hours logged. He also flys FS2004 and finds it very frustrating. He says it much easier to fly in realilty than in simulators. This is a guy who spends probably 90% of his time under 2,000 ft. and 50% under 200 ft doing some very demanding flying.

Because FS's in general have only been around for a relatively short period of time your generation has a distinct advantage. All the ground work / time in simulators can really help you when it comes to really flying (his words not mine).

While you can why don't you contact them and find out as much you can (where they fly, pre-flight procedures, navigation, etc.) it would be the best homework you could ever do. When you get your licence you will be way ahead of the curve. I'm twice your age and unfortunately I'm not going back :P. If I could do it again I would have tried a lot harder to get in the air - for real ;)!

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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby Woodlouse2002 » Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:21 am

Somehow I don't think it'll involve much flying. Mostly looking for bewildered OAPs and lost children. Still, could be interesting.
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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby packercolinl » Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:54 am

How old are you? For various reasons E Services as far as I know have an age limit.

Regardless of that,it is an excellent choice of community service. You'd be surprised how many people all over the world offer themselves to the service of their community and yet you would never know if you stood next to them.

Truly selfless people

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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby AlphaBravo » Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:29 pm

Im 17, but it doesnt say an age limit.. Though you must be able to drive (for obvise reasons) and the driving age here is 17.

By the time i have done my lessons, passed and got a car i will be 18 (bday august) anyway....


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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby ozzy72 » Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:43 pm

One of my good friends (and colleagues) Kinga (she of the magnificent boobs) does search and rescue with her labrador in the event of disasters etc. They've been abroad a couple of times now. It is a worthwhile and rewarding job. Oh and if you manage to get over for a job here you'll probably meet Kinga (and her chest) which REALLY does make it all worth it ;) ;D

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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby C » Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:14 pm

I always thought it would be fun to be a part of a search and rescue operation, especially if it involved downed aircrafts.


Mmm, as Woody says, it would be a little different on our little island. SAR in the event of an aircraft incident would be covered by the RAF/RN/Coastguard, although in most places the police/fire/ambulance service would be there first, probably directed straight to the location by London or Scottish air traffic's Distress and Diversion cells.
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Re: Does any one do anything like this?

Postby Fozzer » Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:50 pm

One of my good friends (and colleagues) Kinga (she of the magnificent boobs)......  Kinga (and her chest) which REALLY does make it all worth it ;) ;D
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...ooohhh...boobies.... :-*...!

.....although in most places the police/fire/ambulance service would be there first, probably directed straight to the location by London or Scottish air traffic's Distress and Diversion cells.


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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby BFMF » Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:07 pm

Mmm, as Woody says, it would be a little different on our little island. SAR in the event of an aircraft incident would be covered by the RAF/RN/Coastguard, although in most places the police/fire/ambulance service would be there first, probably directed straight to the location by London or Scottish air traffic's Distress and Diversion cells.


Ok, but i'm not on your side of the pond ;)
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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby C » Sat Feb 04, 2006 5:01 am


Ok, but i'm not on your side of the pond ;)


Lol ;D You should visit sometime... Jump on a C-5 over to Mildenhall! :)
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Re: Does any one do anythink like this?

Postby BFMF » Sun Feb 05, 2006 2:59 am

Lol ;D You should visit sometime... Jump on a C-5 over to Mildenhall! :)


If I could figure out how to fly on US military flights, I think it would be fun ;)
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