MART Vol. II MO/MP - NESA - Civil Air Patrol

• Starting Waypoint (483´ AGL tower approximately eight nm west ofSeymour, N 38º 59´ W 86º 10´).• Spacing (1 nm).• Direction of Travel (due north, 000º).8.6 Sector search (a point-based search)The sector search is another visual search pattern that can be used after theapproximate location of the target is known. This pattern should be planned onthe ground because it involves multiple headings and precise leg lengths. Thepilot will fly over the suspected location and out far enough to make a turn, fly aleg that is equal to the maximum track spacing, then turn back to fly over the pointagain. This pattern continues until the point has been crossed from all the anglesas shown in Figure 8-6.S maxS meanFigure 8-6The sector search has two advantages:• It provides concentrated coverage near the center of the search area• It provides the opportunity to view the suspected area from many angles,so terrain and lighting problems can be minimized.8.7 Contour searchAs previously discussed, flying in mountainous terrain requires specialtraining (i.e., Mountain Fury). This search pattern (Figure 8-7) is presented forinformation only, but it may be effectively used for hills and other similar terrainthat is not considered high altitude terrain.149