Spotter Certification Training
LAST UPDATE: 2004/09/10

Academic training to include:

Search Patterns, Scanning and Signs

Search Height and Visibility vs Speed

Spotting Requirements - CASARA Aircraft - Military Aircraft

Safety Procedures - Aircraft Types - Clothing - Operating Conditions

Recommended:

Restricted Radio License

Crew Resource Management

Basic wilderness survival

Aviation Medicine

First Aid/CPR

Three (3) training flights of not less than one (1) hour each, using 3 different search patterns.

Spotter Academic Test

Spotter Certification Flight and Practical Test

DND Spotter flight, if available