Search and rescue and investigation
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Search and rescue (Annex 12)
States provide SAR services through rescue coordination centres. A pilot who sees an aircraft or ship in distress should keep it in sight, report its position and follow the RCC's instructions.
Ground-to-air visual signals, laid out large on the ground, include V (require assistance), X (require medical assistance), Y (yes), N (no) and an arrow (proceeding in this direction).
IN THIS LESSON
- Security (Annex 17)
- Accident investigation (Annex 13)
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