To go from basic infantry to SAR tech is an accomplishment, to then switch to pilot is unheard of. Kudos to this man on his dedication and service to our country.
Great content. I work on the Cormorant program dealing with all the IT infrastructure & software required to maintain these AC, along with the HUMS systems used for gathering real time usage/flight data.
Thanks very much for the kind words! It's super cool that you work in the Cormorant program. It's an impressive aircraft and will be even better once the CMLU comes to fruition! 🙂 I really appreciate you watching and hope you subscribe to the channel 🙂
As an IT guy who would rather be working in the aerospace industry than manufacturing, but has been in the career long enough to probably want to stick to IT-related things - what was your path to getting to that point? The 40,000 foot view is fine, I know everyone's life is different...
@@Rosseloh I can’t say there was any grand plan to my IT career or even targeting the aerospace industry. I just ended up working for a solid company and eventually moved into this position. If you want to move into this space just find out what companies are doing work in this space and see if you can get in somewhere.
The last couple of rescues in the Juan de Fuca straight were done by the American coast guard, in clearly Canadian waters. I get that you want the first responder, whoever can get there more quickly. However our guys need the practice and those experiences in bumpy waters don't happen every day. Technical rescue is one of those skills you need to be practicing every week to maintain proficiency. I love the idea of our Canadian military being in involved in this.
These things are big, loud, & unmistakble when they are flying around here. One just looks up, sees them, and then wonders "who got themselves in trouble this time?".
Crazy we have been using this AC for so many years in a SAR role without FLIR, you would think it would be an easy bolt on, look at how the Griffin was fitted out for Afghanistan in such a short time. It's hard to understand why such an essential piece of kit that could save lives has to wait for such a cumbersome procurement process to be available. Fully understand the rest of the upgrades taking time but the FLIR should have been achievable sooner, I mean pretty much every police helicopter is using it and have been for years.
I echo your sentiments wholeheartedly! It's astonishing that that capability hasn't been implemented prior to the mid-life upgrade. I have always commented how a news helicopter has has more sensor capability than the RCAF's SAR helicopters. A sad statement if there ever was one -- but I also appreciate that a news organization is private and more nimble than a government entity. In the end, it's all about priorities and funding. It's unfortunate that a lot of the population is not aware of such issues, or is apathetic and maybe ignorant of the archaic procurement system that exists, which I'll argue needs a total overhaul. It takes will, and the sad reality is people on all sides of the political isle talk about it but do little.
@@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala Agreed, I mean of all the kit I would assume is onboard any SAR AC it's FLIR. The CP-140 has it, maybe that AC should be involved in coastal SAR. I think it is disrespectful of our highly skilled SAR members to send them out without this basic tool and obviously very wasteful WRT hours spent in searches where the FLIR could quickly locate missing individuals especially at night and over highly treed areas, just sad really.
@@johnf6545 I agree with you, John. It's a basic sensor capability that should be standard kit today. Thankfully this issue is in soon to be in the rear-view mirror as the Cormorant is getting it, and the Kingfisher (and CP-140 Aurora, and CH-148 Cyclone) have it. The Aurora and Cyclone have a different mission set as I'm sure you know, but do have secondary SAR functions. Sadly the SAR Griffon fleet does not have an EO/IR sensor, but the type has fielded it as you correctly mentioned. I think the issue there is a trade off in terms of weight as SAR Techs need to deploy with a considerable amount of equipment. Have you seen this video on the channel... it shows just how much SAR Techs carry, and how they do triage. Let me know what you think 🙂 ua-cam.com/video/G_1H0WHN93U/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
@@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala Hey Joety, nice vid on the SAREX, I bet those folks are really looking fwd to the upgrade. Would have been nice to see how the searches went onboard the different AC to get a feel for how many passes were required on the different platforms to get a positive identification. Keep up the great work, really enjoying the videos!
@@johnf6545 Thank you as always for the very kind words -- will always do my best! I'm glad you enjoyed the video(s) and I agree, I would have loved to be on all those AC to get that perspective, but alas it is hard to get on them when they are working these exercises. I'm not sure if you saw this video, but it is part of my SAREX series, and it's a slightly different perspective being a fixed-wing aircraft (CC-130J) -- and this one I got on! 🙂I hope you like it! ua-cam.com/video/JnwRNKFRZJQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
My office is not far from the airport and base in Gander. When these big bird go over…or even near the building you sure know what it is. You can hear it coming a long way off.
Yup we got taken on these helicopters. Hard to get parts for poor quality and dealing with the manufacturer is terrible to deal with.30 years working on helicopters in all areas here.
They do have a mandate for Search and Rescue, but that's not the primary mission of their big ships or helicopter fleet. It would take a whole different crewing and training model to make that happen (for the Canadian Coast Guard helicopters in particular).
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We are much different than the United States Coast Guard is , Canada has a non military Coast guard
Yes’ thank you so much this will be very useful and I would very much appreciate your support in my rescue. Thank you again! 1649 16th at Florence Oregon USA. I have been and will stay ready for your arrival. In person communication only unfortunately and please! Thank you! 🙏
You will see a lot "thicker" men in the US military. They have pretty much dropped most fitness requirements once you are in unless you are a "boot on the ground" and even some of them are overweight.
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To go from basic infantry to SAR tech is an accomplishment, to then switch to pilot is unheard of. Kudos to this man on his dedication and service to our country.
I was impressed too! Super nice guy! I was thankful for the time he spent with me.
The military has a way of finding talent no matter where it comes from and using it where it best belongs. Impressive craft and an impressive guy.
Great content. I work on the Cormorant program dealing with all the IT infrastructure & software required to maintain these AC, along with the HUMS systems used for gathering real time usage/flight data.
Thanks very much for the kind words! It's super cool that you work in the Cormorant program. It's an impressive aircraft and will be even better once the CMLU comes to fruition! 🙂 I really appreciate you watching and hope you subscribe to the channel 🙂
As an IT guy who would rather be working in the aerospace industry than manufacturing, but has been in the career long enough to probably want to stick to IT-related things - what was your path to getting to that point? The 40,000 foot view is fine, I know everyone's life is different...
@@Rosseloh I can’t say there was any grand plan to my IT career or even targeting the aerospace industry. I just ended up working for a solid company and eventually moved into this position. If you want to move into this space just find out what companies are doing work in this space and see if you can get in somewhere.
@@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala already subscribed! 😀
Glad to see that you made it through the pilot journey Kent and ended up right where you should have. 😅
I agree! His story is an awesome one that I was proud to film.
Great stuff! Incredible machine. Nice to hear from the pilot.
Thank you for watching! 🙂
Oh yeah, Leonardo makes neat kit. Wish I could fly!
Absolutely brilliant, well done!!
Thanks very much for watching and the kind words! I do my best to shoot unique content for my videos. Your support means a lot!
The last couple of rescues in the Juan de Fuca straight were done by the American coast guard, in clearly Canadian waters. I get that you want the first responder, whoever can get there more quickly. However our guys need the practice and those experiences in bumpy waters don't happen every day. Technical rescue is one of those skills you need to be practicing every week to maintain proficiency. I love the idea of our Canadian military being in involved in this.
These things are big, loud, & unmistakble when they are flying around here. One just looks up, sees them, and then wonders "who got themselves in trouble this time?".
LOL... I think the same when I see them.
Used to live near Port Renfrew on V.I. and saw these helo's all the time, like you said they will never sneak up on someone, very loud...
@@frasersgrove4838 Yup, loud, and in my opinion, cool too! 🙂
Hey Kent, did you get the car running?
Crazy we have been using this AC for so many years in a SAR role without FLIR, you would think it would be an easy bolt on, look at how the Griffin was fitted out for Afghanistan in such a short time. It's hard to understand why such an essential piece of kit that could save lives has to wait for such a cumbersome procurement process to be available. Fully understand the rest of the upgrades taking time but the FLIR should have been achievable sooner, I mean pretty much every police helicopter is using it and have been for years.
I echo your sentiments wholeheartedly! It's astonishing that that capability hasn't been implemented prior to the mid-life upgrade. I have always commented how a news helicopter has has more sensor capability than the RCAF's SAR helicopters. A sad statement if there ever was one -- but I also appreciate that a news organization is private and more nimble than a government entity.
In the end, it's all about priorities and funding. It's unfortunate that a lot of the population is not aware of such issues, or is apathetic and maybe ignorant of the archaic procurement system that exists, which I'll argue needs a total overhaul. It takes will, and the sad reality is people on all sides of the political isle talk about it but do little.
@@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala Agreed, I mean of all the kit I would assume is onboard any SAR AC it's FLIR. The CP-140 has it, maybe that AC should be involved in coastal SAR. I think it is disrespectful of our highly skilled SAR members to send them out without this basic tool and obviously very wasteful WRT hours spent in searches where the FLIR could quickly locate missing individuals especially at night and over highly treed areas, just sad really.
@@johnf6545 I agree with you, John. It's a basic sensor capability that should be standard kit today. Thankfully this issue is in soon to be in the rear-view mirror as the Cormorant is getting it, and the Kingfisher (and CP-140 Aurora, and CH-148 Cyclone) have it. The Aurora and Cyclone have a different mission set as I'm sure you know, but do have secondary SAR functions. Sadly the SAR Griffon fleet does not have an EO/IR sensor, but the type has fielded it as you correctly mentioned. I think the issue there is a trade off in terms of weight as SAR Techs need to deploy with a considerable amount of equipment.
Have you seen this video on the channel... it shows just how much SAR Techs carry, and how they do triage. Let me know what you think 🙂
ua-cam.com/video/G_1H0WHN93U/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
@@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala Hey Joety, nice vid on the SAREX, I bet those folks are really looking fwd to the upgrade. Would have been nice to see how the searches went onboard the different AC to get a feel for how many passes were required on the different platforms to get a positive identification. Keep up the great work, really enjoying the videos!
@@johnf6545 Thank you as always for the very kind words -- will always do my best! I'm glad you enjoyed the video(s) and I agree, I would have loved to be on all those AC to get that perspective, but alas it is hard to get on them when they are working these exercises.
I'm not sure if you saw this video, but it is part of my SAREX series, and it's a slightly different perspective being a fixed-wing aircraft (CC-130J) -- and this one I got on! 🙂I hope you like it!
ua-cam.com/video/JnwRNKFRZJQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
The fact these don't have IR & Thermal sensors already is infuriating!!
I am in total agreement with you. WAY over due!
They fortunately are undergoing upgrades to be mounted with IR/Thermal cameras.
My office is not far from the airport and base in Gander. When these big bird go over…or even near the building you sure know what it is. You can hear it coming a long way off.
Always cool to see! =)
Yup we got taken on these helicopters. Hard to get parts for poor quality and dealing with the manufacturer is terrible to deal with.30 years working on helicopters in all areas here.
Where were you a tech on the Cormorant? I hope you are a present of past technician to make that bold statement.
@@oneastrailsmy thought exactly: he’s probably just an armchair critic with nothing good to say.
That is a biiig chopter.
$30000/hour to keep it in the air if i remember correctly 😮
I'll have to look into that, but I'm pretty sure that number is not accurate as the CF-18 doesn't even cost that much per hour.
I still think Coast Guard should do search and rescue mission
They do have a mandate for Search and Rescue, but that's not the primary mission of their big ships or helicopter fleet. It would take a whole different crewing and training model to make that happen (for the Canadian Coast Guard helicopters in particular).
We are much different than the United States Coast Guard is , Canada has a non military Coast guard
THEN WHY IS IT'S BUDGET TIED IN WITH MILITARY BUDGET. IT COUNTS FOR GDP IN MILITARY FUNDING
@@lloydkuepfer1599I’d love to see you complain about that when an RCAF SAR asset has to come save your sorry butt someday.
This man is looking thick! He must eat a ton of meat. ❤
Yes’ thank you so much this will be very useful and I would very much appreciate your support in my rescue. Thank you again! 1649 16th at Florence Oregon USA. I have been and will stay ready for your arrival. In person communication only unfortunately and please! Thank you! 🙏
You will see a lot "thicker" men in the US military. They have pretty much dropped most fitness requirements once you are in unless you are a "boot on the ground" and even some of them are overweight.