Air Search is a group of volunteer pilots and observers who fly together in support of KVSEG, the Kent Voluntary Sector Emergency Group, and the emergency services. The aircraft’s flying time and costs are donated by the volunteer pilots.
Eyes in the sky
Air Search works with Kent County Council and the emergency services as part of KVSEG. Its main role is to provide ‘eyes in the sky’ that help the emergency services and local authorities carry out their humanitarian, community and statutory work, alongside many other professional and voluntary agencies.
Many members have been vetted and serve as Community Policing Volunteers (Aviation), and there are places for more recruits.
Pilots and observers wanted
Air Search always needs volunteers: pilots with their own or group-owned aircraft, and enthusiasts who can be trained as observers.
- Pilots learn search and observation techniques.
- Observers, often aviation enthusiasts, learn about flying, observation and photography (a smartphone is often as good as a camera), fly on practices and missions, and enjoy the comradeship of the group.
Training at Rochester
Training sessions are usually twice a month in the PAFRA clubhouse at Rochester: desktop exercises, or airborne exercises when the weather suits.
Get in touch
If you have the time and the inclination, get in touch to hear more: call 07788 565314.