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I didn't mean to imply that you Dad had lost his skills with age, I just thought the department would have a mandatory retirement age. When I left I was 59 and there wasn't anyone much over 65 that I can remember. I am about eight years behind your Dad and still fly and shot well, however I...

LA County Sheriffs Dept had its' own aircraft and full time regular deputies for pilots when I was with OCSD. OCSD did operate their own copters. When I was there they purchased the first two which were used Boeing 500's. They have since been replaced by Eurocopter AS350 B2 ("A" Stars)

Good for him, I am surprised that they didn't force him out due to his age. Many of the guys I served with aged or medical issued out. Many left during Carona's time.

Yes, Lazer Village combat course was a blast as was the regular qualifying range. One of my duties involved selecting the combat gear for duty wear. After much research and going through Gunsite in Arizona I recommended and we choose Black Nylon Assault Systems shoulder (under left arm holster)...

I remember your Dad well, good guy. I had a triple bypass in late 96 and was on medical leave waiting for enough time to pass to regain my flying privileges. When I heard Sheriff/Coroner Brad Gates was going to retire I choose to retire also and give someone else the opportunity to move up from...

If you have adequate harness length the other issue will be clearance with the back of the EDM 700 with the connectors plugged in and the control yoke mechanism behind the panel when the controls are pulled full aft. Generally, you can't place instruments that are as deep as a JPI 700 in the...

I 'm sure we did. Many of the local photo missions were done by slower more open aircraft. We had an L5 and a Super Cub both out of Fullerton that were best for this kind of mission. Personally, I flew an A36 Bonanza so most of my missions were cross county. About the longest distance I went out...

Some are more of an auxiliary type but some such as Orange County under then Sheriff Brad Gates (1975-1999) were much more professional. Requirements for membership in OCSD Aero Squadron were, own or have access to aircraft that is operated at your expense except Sheriffs department paid for...

I was with the OCSD Aero Squadron from 1984 thru 1997 and retired as Operations Sgt. Who is your dad?