Sun, Jul 03, 2011
Aero-Linx!
Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough,
if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows
us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not
that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often
hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts
confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this
is done on the Internet.
The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat
sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to
ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the
sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new
spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into
cyber-aero-space for awhile.
Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via
Aero-Linx.
Suggestions for future Aero-Linx
segments are always welcome, as well.
Aero-Linx: The Coast Guard
Aviation Training Center
The Coast Guard Aviation Training Center (ATC) in Mobile,
Alabama is a multi-mission unit, acting as the Coast Guard's
aviation and capabilities development center, as well as an
operational air station. Training is conducted to qualify Coast
Guard pilots in the HU-25 "Guardian", the HH-60 "Jayhawk", the
HH-65 "Dolphin" , the HC-130 Hercules, the HC-130J Hercules, and
the HC-144 "Ocean Sentry." All pilots initially trained at ATC
return once a year for a one week proficiency course in their
designated airframe. ATC Mobile evaluation center, responsible for
ensuring that Coast Guard aviation forces are using the best
equipment and tactics to successfully complete all required
missions. Operations Division, flying the HC-144A Ocean Sentry, is
a segment within the ATC command that conducts traditional Coast
Guard air station missions including search and Rescue, Homeland
Security, and Environmental Protection. The Operation Division
operates under the tactical control of the Eight Coast Guard
District and has area of responsibility that extends from the
Louisiana/Texas boarder to the eastern edge of the Florida
panhandle.
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