Feb 2009 Safety Briefing Lt Col Larry Brockshus MN Wg/SE

This Month Are You Really a Check Pilot or Are You Just Along For the Ride? Are You Really a Check Pilot or Are You Just Along For the Ride? Brrrrr--- It’s Cold Out There! Brrrrr--- It’s Cold Out There! Pre and Post Flight Actions Pre and Post Flight Actions

Are You Really a Check Pilot or Are You Just Along For the Ride? Are you part "owner" of the expensive equipment our nation has entrusted us with? Are you part "owner" of the expensive equipment our nation has entrusted us with? Unfortunately some of our members have let us down Unfortunately some of our members have let us down

1 June 2007 until 31 December CAP aircraft damaged due to pilot error 81 CAP aircraft damaged due to pilot error 40 had check pilots/instructor pilots /mission check pilots as crew members 40 had check pilots/instructor pilots /mission check pilots as crew members –16 were PIC –Some of had more than one check/instructor pilot on board

Mishaps with instructors Involved in 33 accident or incidents Involved in 33 accident or incidents – Runway excursions, blown tires, tail strikes, hard landings, high flares, etcetera –27 could have been prevented by the check pilot or IP taking charge of the situation 13 involved in taxi incidents 13 involved in taxi incidents 8 involved: propeller ground damage ladders hit, chocks and rocks picked up, taxiway lights hit, cones hit, etc 8 involved: propeller ground damage ladders hit, chocks and rocks picked up, taxiway lights hit, cones hit, etc

Instructors Ensure CAP pilots are trained to a higher standard than general aviation Ensure CAP pilots are trained to a higher standard than general aviation CAP check pilots / instructors have the responsibility for safe operations CAP check pilots / instructors have the responsibility for safe operations If a problem is developing, take charge If a problem is developing, take charge Step up to the plate Step up to the plate –take full responsibility for training our pilots for training our pilots –be a positive role model –protect CAP assets –prevent injuries and save lives

Avoid the hanger rash You are not superman…you do not have to put the aircraft into the hangar by yourself You are not superman…you do not have to put the aircraft into the hangar by yourself Get help or tie the aircraft down Get help or tie the aircraft down Watch the wings and tail for clearance Watch the wings and tail for clearance Consider painted lines to help guide the aircraft Consider painted lines to help guide the aircraft

Brrrrr--- It’s Cold Out There! Top 10 reasons why we don’t we bring along a coat Top 10 reasons why we don’t we bring along a coat 1.It is a short drive 2.I ride to the meeting in a warm car and go into a warm meeting place 3.It messes up my clothes 4.No one will be able to see my good looking uniform 5.It is out of fashion 6.It makes me look fat 7.The hood ruins my peripheral vision 8.My kid stole it 9.There is no room for it in the cock pit 10. I’m from Minnesota…Its not cold

Bring a coat What would you do if… What would you do if… –the car were to be disabled –you had to evacuate the building –make an off field landing –your cadets were looking at your example Commanders, remind and require those under your command to bring appropriate outwear Commanders, remind and require those under your command to bring appropriate outwear

Pre and Post Flight Actions Insufficient pre and post flight inspections continue as trends in aviation incidents Insufficient pre and post flight inspections continue as trends in aviation incidents Why do a preflight? Why do a preflight? –Note potential problems which could be a factor on a subsequent flight –Make sure you are ready to go  healthy and rested, medications, stress –All paper work on board  AROW documents  CAP regulations  Current charts, approaches

Most common infractions Exceeding time limits Exceeding time limits –inspection dates –the hobbs/tach times for required maintenance –VOR check Make sure there is sufficient time on the aircraft to complete your sortie and then fly to maintenance! Make sure there is sufficient time on the aircraft to complete your sortie and then fly to maintenance! Keep the plane current for ANY contingency. Keep the plane current for ANY contingency.

Do a thorough preflight Use the preflight check list Use the preflight check list Contains key items listed to be checked for the safe operation Contains key items listed to be checked for the safe operation The checklist is there for your safety The checklist is there for your safety

Do a thorough post flight on the aircraft Do a thorough post flight on the aircraft Do a walk-around Do a walk-around Check for any damage to the aircraft. Check for any damage to the aircraft. –things can break during flight Do not leave a surprise for the next pilot! Do not leave a surprise for the next pilot! If there is damage to the aircraft, follow reporting procedures in CAPR 62-2 If there is damage to the aircraft, follow reporting procedures in CAPR 62-2 –We are just looking for trends that may prevent future incidents Report infractions immediately to the aircraft POC. Report infractions immediately to the aircraft POC.

Be Safe