Sorry for not getting back quicker, I have been away from the computer today.

I can't remember the month of the search and rescue practice. It wasn't winter though because I remember that it was warm.

The time of day was late morning, almost noon. I live in West Texas and the terrain was flat with no obstructions.

I quickly learned that the sun and the target needed to be in front of me. It was just too difficult to try and aim if the angles between the plane and the sun were too large.

It was a good test though and a good experience. And from it, I would carry the largest mirror that I could. A glass mirror would probably be even better.

Check and see if you have a Civil Air Patrol squadron in your area and, if you do, give them a call. Maybe they can help.

Randy