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Air Law

Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC): A center responsible for ensuring the

effective organization of air rescue services within a specified area.

Search and Rescue (SAR): The service, any measure or use of a vehicle for

search and rescue provided to aircraft in distress and to those in distress from

aircraft.

This service, measure, or vehicle need not be designated or equipped for this

purpose but can be used effectively in connection with search and rescue
operations for distressed aircraft.

Pilot-in-Command: The person responsible for the operation and safety of the

aircraft during flight.

Distress: A situation where an aircraft or vessel is threatened by serious and

imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.

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1.6.3 Procedures in case of accident, search and rescue

1.6.3.1 Observation of an accident

When an aircraft commander observes that another aircraft or a surface vessel
is in distress, the commander, unless unable to do so or unless circumstances

deem it unreasonable or unnecessary, must:

A. Keep the distressed vehicle in sight until the aircraft commander’s

presence is no longer required or until they are no longer able to

remain near the distressed vehicle.

B. Take actions to help determine the position of the aircraft commander

if it is not known with certainty.

C. Provide as much of the following information as possible to the Rescue

Coordination Centre or the air traffic service:

- Type of distressed craft.

Flight Theory PPL(A)(UL)/LAPL Henning Andersen, Midtjysk Flyveskole© 2025 98