
Search and Rescue (SAR) Patterns
SAR-6
IDU-450 EFIS Software Version 8.0H (Rotorcraft)
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Ed Nov 2018
Figure SAR-6: Rising Ladder Pattern Parameters
Table SAR-2: Rising Ladder Pattern Parameters
Parameters Increments
(Range)/Direction
Notes
Initial Turn
Left or Right
Initial Track
Outbound from previous
waypoint in 1° increments
Magnetic or True
Leg Length
0.5 NM (1NM to 100NM)
Leg Spacing
0.25NM (0.25 to 25NM)
Number of Legs
1 to 50
Figure SAR-7: Rising Ladder Pattern-Turn, Leg, and Track
Parameters
Figure SAR-8: Expanding Square Pattern-Individual Leg Selected
INIT TURN: LEFT
LEG LENGTH:
15.NM
INIT TRACK: 360°
LEG
SPACING:
3.00NM