SEARCH AND RESCUE
The Search and Rescue (SAR) feature must be purchased and activated before use. Contact a
NOTE:
Garmin-authorized service center for confi guration and a Secure Digital (SD) unlock card. If Search and
Rescue is not enabled, it is not visible on any PFD/MFD page or menu.
Instructions are presented here for quickly and easily incorporating search patterns into a fl ight plan. The
Search and Rescue feature has three basic search patterns (Figure 1) to provide air crews with step by step tracking
procedures for the search and rescue mission.
The three search patterns are a rectangular Parallel Track Search Pattern, a triangular Sector Search Pattern, and
the Expanding Square Search Pattern. All patterns have adjustable parameters. The most effective pattern may
be chosen based on available information about the search object, the weather, and the terrain. Typical fl ight
planning parameters such as time, speed, distance, and fuel remaining are given throughout the search mission
on the fl ight plan pages.
Initial
Turn
(Right)
Initial Leg
Track (360°)
Initial Waypoint
Number of Legs (5)
Parallel Track Search Pattern
SEARCH AND RESCUE SD UNLOCK CARD
The Search and Rescue feature is enabled with a dedicated Secure Digital (SD) unlock card that is inserted
into the top SD card slot on the MFD. If SAR confi guration is enabled, the SAR fl ight patterns are available as
part of an active fl ight plan.
Refer to the G1000 Pilot' s Guide for more information on SD cards.
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Track Spacing
Leg
Length
Figure 1 Search and Rescue Flight Patterns
Garmin G1000 Search and Rescue Pilot's Guide
Initial Turn
1
(Left)
4
Initial Track
2
Initial Waypoint
Leg
Length
5
6
Sector Search Pattern
SEARCH AND RESCUE
3
Expanding Square Search Pattern
End of Leg #10
1
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