BUILDING CAP’S TEAM... FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW Aircraft Operations & Stan/Eval Joe Piccotti Chief, Aircraft Operations Susan Parson National Stan/Eval Officer CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES

Providing safe, effective, and efficient, standardized guidance to those who fly in the Civil Air Patrol. Civil Air Patrol Aircraft Operations 2

Key Personnel Current Status Year in Review 60-1 Changes Stan/Eval Trends Training Safety Concerns Aircraft Operations Overview 3

Joe Piccotti, NHQ/DOV NHQ Chief of Aircraft Operations Susan Parson, CAP/DOV Nat’l Standardization & Evaluation Officer Col Carlton Sumner, CAP/DOT NHQ Chief of Training / Balloon Prog. Mgr. Col Jack Buschmann, CAP/DOVG Nat’l Glider Program Manager Aircraft Operations Key Personnel 4

Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters Operations Staff John Malcolm Joe Chuck Norm Jean Terry Lori Wayne Ruth LaShonda

Status, Aircraft Upgrades & MX CAP Pilots Total Active Flyers Mission Pilots Powered Aircraft Fleet New planes purchased (Cessna-206s) (Cessna-172s) Consolidated MX 100% of wings enrolled! 52 wings/550 aircraft 6 Aircraft Operations Current Status

Gippsland GA-8 (16) Cessna 172 (204) Cessna 206 (35) Cessna 182 (324) Primary Powered Aircraft Models of the CAP Fleet Cruise speed kts Range NM Aircraft Operations Current Status

CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (CONUS) Aircraft Operations Current Status Overhead any location w/in 2 hrs of mission approval!

Aircraft Operations Current Status Overhead any location w/in 2 hrs of mission approval! CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (Alaska)

Aircraft Operations Current Status Overhead any location w/in 2 hrs of mission approval! CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (Hawaii)

Aircraft Operations Current Status Overhead any location w/in 2 hrs of mission approval! CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (Puerto Rico)

Gliders: There are 46 serviceable gliders in the fleet 28 Blanik L-23s 5 Schleicher ASK21s 1 Schweizer 2-22E 1 Schweizer Schweizer 2-33s Aircraft Operations Current Status

CAP Glider Locations Aircraft Operations Current Status

Making Progress! WMIRS 2.0 Projected Released: 1 Oct 14 Form 108 Audit Program Enhancements 1 Oct 14 Takeoff & Landing Proficiency Flight Profile 22 Oct 14 May be used to update Takeoff & Landing Currency Fleet-wide Aircraft Checklist Program Revisions 5 Jan 15 Standardized by Model vs Tail No. Checklist Version Date (CVD) now included on each. 14 Aircraft Operations Current Status

* Flying hour comparison directly affected by bud get. 15 Aircraft Operations Year in Review 1 Oct–11 Aug AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison1 Oct–11 Aug AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison Mission TypeFY14FY15% Diff Air Defense1,0771, % Drug Interdiction4,1636, % Range Support % Route Survey %-3.2% SAR1, %-7.5% DSCA/DR % Surrogate Predator1, % Other/HLS2,7191, % Training25,15228, % Maintenance6,2736,6385.8% Cadet Orientation11,89012,6056.0% Total55, %

Possible New Missions? Sundown or boat patrols for lakes & ocean shorelines for cities & counties Animal surveys & wildlife tracking for states & universities More fire patrol missions for states or military Traffic monitoring missions for states Low level route surveys for military bases GIIEP missions with the National Guard Patient Airlift Services & Angel Flight Pilots N Paws (Transporting Rescue Dogs) Project Lifesaver (Locates lost or wondering persons with Alzheimer’s Disease, Autism, Downs Syndrome, etc.) Aircraft Operations Year in Review

Glider Program Status Number of CAP Gliders: 46 flying & 9 (requiring repairs) 4 active glider Region Centers of Excellence (RCOE) Utilization: approx 200 launches/glider (annually) Sorties in WMIRS (now includes non-CAP gliders ) 17 Aircraft Operations Year in Review FY14FY15% Diff Glider Flights (Sorties)*8,0407, % CAP Glider Guidance Glider Program Procedures – CAP Manual Located “Aircraft Ops/CAP Pilots” webpage *14 August 2015 data

Glider Program Glider Prog. Procedures Manual – Consolidated Guidance Glider operations guidelines Tow Plane Launch Instructions Winch & Auto Tow Training Requirements Glider Checklists – Provided 18 Aircraft Operations Year in Review SSA/CAP MOA Soaring Society of America (SSA) Sharing of resources Joint meeting attendance SSA provides mentors for CAP Located “Aircraft Ops” web page

The following personnel participated in the entire summit: Colonel Larry Ragland, CAP NHQ/XO Mr. John Desmarais, CAP NHQ/DO Mr. Gary Schneider, CAP NHQ/LG Mr. Joe Piccotti, CAP NHQ/DOV Colonel Jack Buschmann, CAP NHQ/DOVG Lt Col Nate Healey, CAP-USAF/DOV Colonel Dan Leclair, NER-NER Colonel Jim Linker, NER-NER Major Robert Semans, PCR-NV Major Ted Brousseau, SER-FL The following personnel participated in some sessions and otherwise supported the summit: Major General Joseph Vazquez, CAP/CC Brigadier General Larry Myrick, CAP/CV Colonel Michael Tyynismaa, CAP-USAF/CC Lt Col Joe Gaddis, CAP-USAF/DO Mr. Steven Trupp, CAP NHQ/CP 19 Aircraft Operations Glider Summit 2014

20 Aircraft Operations Glider Summit 2014 Primary Purpose of CAP Glider Program: Recruiting & Retention Aerospace Education Continue Glider Program goals in priority order: 1.Cadet Orientation Flights (target 50% of sorties) 2.Cadet Flight Academics 3.Other flight training for cadets 4.Proficiency and flight evaluations for senior members supporting cadet orientation flights and flight training; senior member flight training. (target 25% of sorties) Discussed how to measure & track critical areas & total flying. Displayed on Commander’s Dashboard. (target 25% of sorties combined) }

Glider Summit Results: The glider team is continuously reviewing the Glider Program Procedures for improvements. Worked with the leadership team to determine how best to deliver glider guidance… accomplished in a procedures manual. Retained the value of a consolidated document and ensured practical requirements. Made clear what is regulatory verses optional. Aircraft Operations Glider Summit 2014

Glider Summit Results: Determined that the availability of Glider Orientation Ride Pilots is adversely and unnecessarily impacted by the current CAPR 60-1 requirement for gliders pilots to have “100 flights as PIC or be a qualified CFIG” as previously stated in paragraph 3-7, d. (page 19). Approved by CAP National/CC and implemented on 19 Dec 14. CAPR 60-1, 3-7, d. (page 19) modified, via a page insert, to reflect the following recommended change: (4) For gliders have 100 flights as PIC or be a hold at least a FAA commercial glider certificate qualified CFIG. 22 Aircraft Operations Glider Summit 2014

23 Glider Summit Results: Determined that excessively rigid tow pilot trainer requirements, of the 100 tow min, adversely and unnecessarily impacted instruction and participation in the CAP Glider Program. Approved by CAP National/CC and implemented on 11 May 15. (GPPM, Page 19, top paragraph, 2nd sentence modified) Tow pilot trainers will have a minimum of tows of experience, be FAA tow current within the past 12 months, and be designated by the wing or higher commander in Ops Quals. Aircraft Operations Glider Summit 2014

24 Glider Summit Results: Determined that efficiency and interoperability can be enhanced in the CAP Glider Program with the following: CAPM 60-1G (Glider Procedures Manual) – Published! Confirmed that various procedural operations are being utilized during winch tow operations across the country in the CAP Glider Program, which are not conducive to interoperability in the glider program. Standardized Winch Tow Procedures – In development! Aircraft Operations Glider Summit 2014

Green Flag (Surrogate Predator Ops) Locations GF East: Barksdale AFB, LA GF West: Nellis AFB, NV Ramping up aircrew numbers Now directly under NHQ/DO Developing standardized structures and Ops Enhanced interoperability between GF East & West To be transitioned to wing supervision & oversight NHQ Green Flag Office dedicated to GF support 25 Aircraft Operations Current Status

Milestones: CAPM 60-1G (Glider Procedures) - Published CAPR 60-1 (Flight Management) – Revised CAPF 5 (Pilot Flight Evaluation Form) – Revised CAPF 5B (Balloon Flight Eval Form) – Published Flight Release Officer Qual Course - Updated Flight Release Officer Refresher Course - Added Soaring Society of America-CAP MOA – Cont. Aircrew Professionalism Information - Added Exams - Updated 26 Aircraft Operations Year in Review

CAPR 60-1 Last Revision Dated: 3 May 2014CAPR 60-1 Wing Supplements to CAPR 60-1 on Web All supps to previous CAPR 60-1 expire within 6 months Must be revised & re-approved IAW CAPR 60-1 Submit for approval as MS Word document via Coordinate with the CAP Region, LR, XO prior to NHQ Supps must not conflict with HHQ directives Supps must not be less restrictive than the parent reg. Supps may provide additional requirements or clarification to the parent regulation 27 Aircraft Operations CAPR 60-1 Changes

Page Insert (19 December 2014) 3-7. Classification of CAP Pilots. d. CAP Cadet, Teacher and ROTC/JROTC Orientation Pilots. (4) For gliders have 100 flights as PIC or hold at least an FAA commercial glider certificate. (requirement was reduced from: “be a qualified CFIG.” to provide for greater participation.) 28 Aircraft Operations CAPR 60-1 Changes

Resources Available to CAP Pilots: Web Page “Aircraft Operations” A.K.A.: “CAP Pilots” webpage Access at: Easy Navigation Stan/Eval Information Pilot & Flight Training information FAA sites, AOPA courses, Weather, & more! WMIRS ( Web Mission Information Reporting System) Standardized Sortie Generation & Flight Release Ops Qual Real-time qualification data 29 Aircraft Operations Stan/Eval Tools for Pilots

30 Aircraft Operations Stan/Eval Hot News Tip of the Month Aircraft Ops CAPR 60-1 Info Stan/Eval Familiarization Training Glider Info Balloon Info Green Flag FAA Info Weather Safety

Taxi/Ground Movement Mishaps May occur due to inattentiveness or other human factors related distractions. Be sure to: Remove the towbar Look out the windows! Know where you are going Be aware of all obstacles, then move or avoid them! 31 Aircraft Operations Stan/Eval Safety, Training & Evaluation Emphasis Item:

Standardized Flying Rules are critical to safe Ops! Mishaps may occur due to: Disregarded Rules Risky Behavior Ignoring Rogue Operators Lack of Corrective Actions Vigilant (CCs + Stan/Eval + Instructors + Safety Officers + FROs) = Safe Ops Standards must be promoted and enforced! Complete “DOV Officer Listing” is located in Ops Quals Ops Quals/Reports/DOV Listing (in dropdown Box) 32 Aircraft Operations Stan/Eval

CAPF 5 Pilot Flight Evaluations: Measured using FAA & CAP standards Enhance Safety through Compliance Provide Trend Data Purpose of Ground Eval Portion Test s pilot’s knowledge of rules, documentation, local ops & emergency procedures. Purpose of Flight Eval Portion Tests pilot’s ability to perform specific flight maneuvers and fly the aircraft safely. 33 Aircraft Operations Stan/Eval

Flight Evaluations given: 1192 Satisfactory Flight Evaluations: 1161 Success Rate: 97%  No Trends Identified Unsatisfactory Focus Areas Pilotage & Dead Reckoning Stalls: Power-On & Power-Off Normal & X-wind Approach & Landings Short-field Takeoffs (13 Aug 15 data shown above) 34 Aircraft Operations Stan/Eval

Education Resources! Aircraft Operations Online education – Available on: Aircraft Ops “CAP Pilots” Webpage Safety & Risk Management Online education – Available on: CAP’s Safety Management System (SMS) 35 Aircraft Operations Training

36 Aircraft Operations Training New Education! CAPM 60-1G (Glider Program Procedures Manual) 1 Jul 15 Flight Release Officer (FRO) Qual Course (Updated) 4 Jun 15 CAPF 5 Check Pilot Guide (updated) 26 Feb 15 Takeoff & Landing Proficiency Flight Profile 22 Oct 14 Upgraded Ground Handling Course, online 24 Aug 14Upgraded Ground Handling Course

Documentation: prompt & complete in WMIRS & Ops Quals. WMIRS Updated: Mechanic Flight & Maintenance Engine Run/Taxi – Misc MX The “Enter Misc MX Time” link is on the Aircraft Log page: (Support Tab  Reports  Aircraft Log) 37 Aircraft Operations Training Ops Quals Updated: “Military Flight Physical “ option provided on FAA Requirements Page!

Documentation: receipts & reimbursement CAP Form 108s: Upload the actual receipt within one day of purchase. Ensure all info is included on the receipt for processing. Circling key Info helps!!! (Date, Tail #, Gallons, & Fuel $) 38 Aircraft Operations Training Required on Receipt: Vender Tail # Date Gals Fuel $ Fuel

Correct CAPF 108 Receipt 39 Aircraft Operations Training Required on Receipt: Vender Tail # Date Gals Fuel $ Fuel

Incorrect CAPF 108 Receipt 40 Aircraft Operations Training Required on Receipt: Vender Tail # Date Gals Fuel $ Fuel

Recent Mishaps – Basic Overview: Tire Failures – Caused by landing with parking brake on. Tire Failures – Excessive side-load during crosswind landing. Tire Failures – Excessive braking during landing. Departed Runway– Occurred during crosswind landing. Wing Tip Damage – Improperly tied down when gust occurred. Wing Tip Damage – Taxied into other aircraft. Wing Tip Damage – Contacted runway during takeoff. Prop Strike – Taxied into rubber cone. Tail Strikes – During landing after ballooning & excessive flares. Fuselage Damage – Seat belt hanging outside door during flight. Hangar Rashes – Striking hangar doors, walls, etc. Bird Strike – Discovered during post-flight inspection. 41 Aircraft Operations Safety Concerns

“Doveryai, no Proveryai“ (Trust but Verify) - Russian Proverb - Russian Proverb X-Wind Landings: Check the wind sock! / Other runway? Avoid Hangar Rash…Ask Yourself Continuously: “Where’s my wing tip?” / ”Where’s the hangar door?” Use of inexperienced members to move aircraft may present higher risk. Taxi Mishaps: Just say “NO!” … If you are not sure of the taxi surface or proximity of obstacles, don’t guess! Stop, look, verify…Use your crew if necessary, but do not proceed until you are absolutely sure it is safe to do so. 42 Aircraft Operations Safety Concerns

Ground & Taxi Mishaps National Commander Emphasis Item! CAPR 60-1, para 2-7a. states the following: “Any pilot operating a CAP aircraft who is involved in a mishap that can be classified as an incident or accident (as defined in CAPR 62-2, Mishap Reporting and Review) is automatically grounded at the moment a mishap occurs, or immediately upon landing if airborne.” All mishaps must be reported! Take precautions to avoid ground and taxi mishaps! 43 Aircraft Operations Safety Concerns

Minnesota Wing: Aircraft movement guide lines. Perpendicular termination line. Rear chock fixed to the floor. Taxi lines painted to provide nose wheel alignment. This “Best Practice” is available on Ground Handling Mishap Solutions from: 44 Aircraft Operations Safety Concerns New Mexico & Virginia Wings : Aircraft Ground Handling - checklist, video & PPT. Available on “CAP Pilots” webpage & LMS at:

Aviators Model Code of Conduct (AMCC) Developed by a team of aviation professionals and drawing upon decades of research and experience, the Code recommends operating practices to enhance the quality and safety of your flight operations. Pilot conduct impacts the entire aviation community, including its safety culture. A code of conduct can help achieve new levels of proficiency. Located on the CAP Pilots webpage: Aviators Model Code of Conduct (PDF) Flight Instructors Code of Conduct (PDF) Glider Aviators Code of Conduct (PDF) Seaplane Pilots Code of Conduct (PDF) Aviators Model Code of Conduct (website) Passenger Briefing Materials (AMCC) 45 Aircraft Operations Aircrew Professionalism Resources

Detect a Problem? 46

Learn from the mistakes of others…you won't live long enough to make all of them yourself. 47

In God We Trust, Others We Monitor 48

Let’s be Careful Serving Our Communities 49

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