VFC Saturday Coffee & Doughnuts

  • 2025-06-07
  • 09:30 - 11:30
  • VFC Members' Lounge

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This Month's Special Presentation:

Down....but NOT Out
An Introduction to Canada's Search & Rescue System

The summer flying season is upon us and over the next 3-4 months VFC pilots and aircraft will be exploring BC and points beyond.  But wait....

What happens if  you have an issue during your flight and find yourself on the ground, away from civilisation and immediate assistance?

Consider: 

  • You've filed a flight plan;
  • You've got a transponder; and
  • You've got an ELT.

How do these precautionary steps work to get you help, and what do you do until help arrives?  Here's your chance to find out. 

Our special guests this month are Major Greg Clarke, OIC of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Victoria, and Sgt Eric Dunn, a Search and Rescue Technician attached to JRCC.

Major Clarke & Sgt Dunn will take us through how the SAR system works, how to interact with the SAR system and finally, should the unthinkable happen, what you can do when you're on the ground waiting for help to arrive.