SAR Sequence

• Three phases (levels) of emergency
  • Uncertainty phase (INCERFA)
  • Alert phase (ALERFA)
  • Distress phase (DETRESFA)

• Navigational assistance
• Impaired efficiency or incapacitation of pilot
• VFR in IMC/night flight and over water emergencies

• Initial search procedures

• SAR alerting phase

• In-flight emergency assistance

• Rescue planning

• Formal search procedures

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