Originally Posted by
rotorspeed
What is the UK SAR safety record over say the last 25 years? Do those working within it feel particularly vulnerable with current practices, equipment and systems? Who externally would be competent to carry out an effective and valid review?
IMHO the SAR Aviation Communities are doing an OUTSTANDING job all over the world in order to Save Others! All the Crews are usually very dedicated and professional. If you consider them flying AWSAR day/night even in 0/0 weather conditions at low level, there haven't been that many major incidents or accidents during last 10 years, or? So, let's wait for the Final Accident Report before starting wild speculations and blaming SAR Communities for poor practices!