Channel Island Air Search
www.ci-airsearch.comAbout
CI Air Search is a voluntary service providing a rapid response airborne search and rescue service in Channel Island waters.
We operate on a 24 hour, 365 day basis in all weathers and provide service to the rescue centres of the Channel Islands, the French CROSSMA and CROSSCO centres on the adjoining French coast and, on occasions, the English Coastguards.
We provide a rapid response search capability in the 4,000 square miles of water surrounding the Channel Islands and the adjacent French coast.
This area is notorious for strong tides, changeable weather, large seas and submerged reefs. It is also one of Europe's highest density areas for leisure boaters. A yachtman's paradise but also potentially a yachtman's graveyard.
CIAS aircraft operate in conjunction with Lifeboats, military helicopters and other rescue craft. The Lions' Pride, which was decommissioned after its emergency landing on 3 November 2013, was equipped with search radar, night vision, smoke floats, radio homing and loud hailer system, and an air droppable life raft.
CIAS aircraft are operated by volunteer crew. The operational base is Guernsey Airport, where CIAS has its own purpose built hangar.Categories: Charities, Emergency Services.
