I'm sure given the significance of the aircraft the RCAF and RAF will be providing some form of duckbutt during the crossing. I don't think this is all that risky, I assume the legs are pretty similar in length to what the Lanc makes when heading to Abbotsford? I met a retired USAF Herc pilot in Goo...

The main issue with the Coast Guard is that they would fall under TC regulations for ops unless legislation were changed, overtime would also be problematic.

Our wx limits are extremely low for FW operations.

Yultoto spot on comments!

SAR is the ugly step child of the RCAF, being at a MAG base your comments ring loud and clear.

I would have to say the Form and Nav phases of Moose Jaw rank fairly high in the Harvard. But from pure enjoyment and excitement SAR in the C-130 is pretty unique and amazing lots of great scenery, crummy weather and great adventures - I can't believe I get paid some days. Boxtop to Alert was pretty...

Long time lurker etc etc, First off, why is everyone so romantic about the Buff? Great plane but it's time has passed lets get over it. Viking in all it's glory would be out of its breadth in developing a new Buff and even then as previously mentioned by others it would be a shambles - nuff said Bei...