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Ranger Competition 2006 |
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My trip back to Pennsylvania also involved attending the 2006 Civil Air Patrol Ranger Competition. Although not sure of what role I would be playing I soon found myself attached to my former squadron as a participant in the morning then as an evaluator that afternoon and evening. |
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The opening formation. |
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Brian Bonner giving instructions to the cadet team commanders. |
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Strange weather produced some interesting cloud formations over the runway at Mid State Airport. |
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On the second day the teams were tested on evacutaing a patient on steep terrain. Here they prepare the person for the ride by immobilizing them on a back board. |
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Ropes and pulleys are used to set up haul systems to make it easier to lift the person up the hill. |
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The litter team begins the ascent to the top. Even helped by the ropes, it's not easy work. |
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