1. MISSION AIRCREW CHECK RIDES MISSION AIRCREW CHECK RIDES n Regulations pertinent to conduct of a check ride n Form 91AC Mission Check Ride Procedures n Form 91AC Paperwork Lt. Col. Russ Reichmann, CAP U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

2. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS n FAR Part 91 –A “Must Know” for MPs: “Working Knowledge” for MO’s –Minimum Safe Altitude (91-119) –Airspace (91-126 through 91-133 and AIM) n Bravo, Charlie, Delta n Restricted –Basic VFR Weather Minimums (91-155) n CAPR 60-1 –Chapter 2 General Operation Procedures n General Operating Rules (Para 2-1) n Prohibited Use (Para 2-4) n Crew Duty Limitations (Para 2-15) n Prohibited Equipment (Para 2-17) n Operational Requirements/Restrictions Para (2-19) U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

3. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS n FLWG Supplement 1 –Altitude restrictions (Para 2-18 a) n CAPR 60-3 –Responsibilities (Para 1-4) –Operational Risk Management (Para 1-10) –Legal Issues (Para 1-21) –Prohibited Equipment (Para 1-27) –Crew and Passenger Briefing (Para 4-8) –Debriefing (Para 4-10) U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

4. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS n CAPR 60-4 –Part 1 & 2 - ES ICS Mission Forms n Mission Scanners and Observers must have a good working knowledge of all applicable ICS mission forms. n MS/MO should have personal copies of ALL applicable 60 series regulations and supplements. n MO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MISSION LOG U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

5. FORM 91AC CHECK RIDE FORM 91AC CHECK RIDE n Applicant must conduct prior preparation –Have ALL tasks on MS or MO 101T card completed and signed off. –BE FAMILIAR WITH CAPR 60-1, 60-3, 60-4 (Parts 1 & 2), ANY APPLICABLE SUPPLEMENTS AND FARs. –Obtain FLWG Form 91AC and fill in the ID block. n Check Observer will: –Ensure compliance with uniform, 101 and id card. –Review 101T to verify completion of training requirements –Verify candidates possession of: n Gridded Sectional. n DeLorme Street Map Book. n Note Pad / Kneeboard. n Operational Checklist (highly recommended). n Applicable Mission Forms n E6B or Electronic Equivalent. (observer only) n Plotter (observer only) U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

6. FORM 91AC CHECK RIDE FORM 91AC CHECK RIDE n Check Observer must brief the Mission Pilot in advance on the conduct of the check ride and what is expected. n Form 91AC Mission Aircrew Check Ride Procedures n Oral Review –Mission Base administrative procedures. –Mission flight planning, including preparation of CAPF 104. –Search patterns and procedures. –Air-to-ground/ground-to-air signals (Use of cheat sheet OK). –Use of the standardized chart grid system. –Debriefing procedures. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

7. FORM 91AC CHECK RIDE FORM 91AC CHECK RIDE n In-Flight Portion –A practice ELT MUST be used for electronic search portion. –Emergency procedures will be conducted verbally. –Maneuvers will be conducted at 1,500 AGL or above. n Post Flight: Review and Documentation –Review performance and discuss any comments. –Complete the CAPF 91AC. –Return completed paperwork and forward one copy to the Wing CCO. n This is an evaluation, NOT an instructional session. n Limited instruction may be provided for minor items. n Unsatisfactory check rides must be reported to the Wing CCO ASAP. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

8. MS/MO Training Problem Areas MS/MO Training Problem Areas n Scanner/Observer –Training didn’t follow NHQ Aircrew Training Curriculum. –Areas of training on 101T card signed off without proper demonstration of knowledge (pencil whipped). –Advanced training items actually done on the ground instead of in flight as required. –MO/MS candidate rushed through training. n Quantity instead of Quality –Some Instructors/Evaluators are themselves deficient in basics skills. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

9. RESULTS RESULTS n Scanner/Observer –Lack of knowledge of proper radio usage and procedures. –Inability to use the GPS. –Unable to properly use the DF equipment. –Unable to navigate using electronic and/or non-electronic methods. –Inability to read a Sectional Map. –Lack of knowledge of Lat/Long. –EMBARRASSING SITUATIONS DURING HIGH- PROFILE MISSIONS IN SUPPORT OF OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES!! U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

10. SOLUTION SOLUTION – TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY !! –INSURE PROPER AND THROUGH TRAINING –KNOW AND FOLLOW THE REGS –PRACTICE FLIGHT DUTIES ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH A MISSION PILOT (CAPR 60-1, attachment 9) –RECURRENT FLIGHT TRAINING WITH A CHECK OBSERVER –AS WITH PILOTS, OBSERVER SKILLS ARE PERISHABLE U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

11. FORM 91AC FORM 91AC Check Ride Paperwork U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

12. INFORMATION INFORMATION n Florida Wing Operations Web Site –http://www.flwgoperations.us/ n Florida Wing DOV Web Site –http://www.flwgoperations.us/flwgdov.htm U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

13. QUESTIONS QUESTIONS n FL Wing DOV –LTC Luis Garcia –flwgdov@aol.com or (305) 267-6034 n FL Wing Assistant DOV –LTC Russ Reichmann –chiefchk6@aol.com or (954) 942-9287 n FL Wing Chief Check Observer –CPT Manny Alfero –manny.alfaro1@us.army.mil or (305) 522-1648 U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY