Sorry Hughes500 you clearly do not have the slightest idea what rescue work involves in aviation terms. As Crab points out, training, training and more training is what distinguishes all the volunteer rescue organisations with whom I have worked - and have been on occasions a part of. That is why I entered MY chosen career before I retired to become a 'business man'. SAR helo flying is not a hobby and a final point - 1500m viz? It's only going to be good weather too?