RCM-SAR Station 60 Comox

Based at the Comox Marina, Station 60 Comox is a branch of the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue (RCM-SAR) organization.

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The volunteer marine search and rescue organization is an integral part of the Canadian Search and Rescue (SAR) system.

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C-FSXP

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C-FSXP, a 1965 Cessna 172F at the Campbell River airport

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CF-DDR

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CF-DDR, 1946 Fleet model 80 Canuck at the Campbell River airport

The Fleet Model 80 Canuck is a Canadian aircraft featuring two seats in side-by-side configuration. The Canuck was designed for the flight training, personal use and light commercial roles. A total of 225 Canucks were built by two manufacturers during its thirteen-year production run, with the majority being built by Fleet Aircraft between 1945 and 1947.

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 22 ft 4 in (6.81 m)
  • Wingspan: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
  • Wing area: 173.5 sq ft (52.8 sq m)
  • Height: 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
  • Empty weight: 858 lb (389 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,480 lb (671 kg)
  • Power plant: 1 × Continental C-85-12J four cylinder 85 hp (63 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed wooden
  • Maximum speed: 111 mph (179 km/h; 96 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 100 mph (87 kn; 161 km/h)
  • Range: 300 mi (261 nmi; 483 km)
  • Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,658 m)
  • Rate of climb: 550 ft/min (2.8 m/s)
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C-FOPE

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C-FOPE, a 1968 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. III at the Campbell River airport

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Oyster River

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The Oyster River under Duncan Bay Main logging road, near the northern crossing over Highway 19

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and a bit of video…

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Duncan Bay Main

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Duncan Bay Main logging road between Highway 19 and Mt Washington

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Constitution Hill

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and the big picture – linked to a much larger version

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Strathcona – a lack of snow

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February – the trees and mountains should be covered in a thick layer of snow, yet at Strathcona Provincial Park there are only isolated patches of snow.

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Mt Washington – February

February 21 – instead of being packed with skiers, Mt Washington is shut down due to a lack of snow. Warm weather and rain melted the snow pack, and more of the same is expected.

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Mt Washington– after the fire

The remains of three privately owned chalets at Mt Washington after a late night fire – the area does not have fire protection or fire services.

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