1. CAP Mission Aircrew SAFETY Maj Paul Mondoux Director of Safety NH Wing CAP FAASTeam Portland Office

2. MP Duties & Responsibilities
Primary Responsibility: Pilot the aircraft in a safe and proficient manner, following all CAP and FAA rules and regulations
Second: Remember that you are a pilot, not a scanner
The mission pilot is responsible for incorporating Operational Risk Management and Crew Resource Management principles and practices into each mission.

3. MP Duties & Responsibilities
In addition to these duties, the pilot must perform all the duties of the observer if no qualified observer is on board.
In addition to the duties of Pilot-in-Command:
Responsible for obtaining complete briefings and for planning sorties
Thoroughly brief the aircrew before flight, including a briefing on their responsibilities during all phases of the upcoming flight
Obtain a proper flight release
Enforce sterile cockpit rules

4. MP Duties & Responsibilities
Sterile cockpit rules; all unnecessary talk is suspended and collision avoidance becomes the priority of each crewmember.
Fly search patterns as completely and precisely as possible; report any deviations from the prescribed patterns during debriefing
Monitor the observer and ensure all events, sightings and reports are recorded and reported
Fill out all forms accurately, completely and legibly

5. “IMSAFE”
Illness
Medication
Stress
Alcohol
Fatigue
Emotion

6. Safety — Three Rules NEVER sacrifice safety to save time
CHECKLISTS Use established procedures and checklists
COMMON SENSE You may have to deviate from common procedures — if you do, use common sense and prudent judgment (see Rule #1)
The most dangerous part of a mission is driving to and from the airport or mission base!

7. Safety In/Around Aircraft
No smoking
Keep clear
Fire on the ground
Moving and loading the aircraft
Entry/Egress - normal and emergency
Seat belts and shoulder harnesses (<1,000’)
Fuel management – you have an interest in making sure you don’t run out of fuel. The pilot should brief the crew on how much fuel will be needed and where you’ll refuel, if necessary.

8. Safety during Taxiing Taxiing – all crewmembers assist the pilot
Prevent collisions with other aircraft and vehicles
Help the pilot find and stay on the taxiway (bad weather, low visibility, night on an unlighted airport)
Be familiar with airport signs and markings
Runway markings are white and taxiway markings are yellow

9. Trainees & Inexperienced Crew
Extra time on briefing, duties & responsibilities
When not to interrupt (sterile cockpit)
Inexperienced crew (or not proficient):
Extra time on briefing
May have to assume some duties
Check 101T cards
Flight line marshallers may be cadets or seniors on their first mission
Be alert and have your crew stay alert

10. What is your most important survival tool?
Survival and Urgent Care
What is your most important survival tool?

11. Your attitude! Having a positive mental attitude is often the difference between life and death in a survival situation. Be mentally prepared to survive in the wilderness for the rest of your life, or it might be the rest of your life!

12. Preparation
Carry a survival kit in the aircraft and be sure all crew members know what is in the kit and how to use it. Inspect contents periodically
Rhoda’s Rule states, “If you cannot walk from the end of the runway to the terminal without getting cold then you are not dressed properly!”
Consider the weather over the worst conditions you are flying over
Carry your cell phone (fully charged)

13. Remember...
A little planning and a few pieces of equipment could be the difference between life and death! Prepare for the area and conditions you will operating in and update your survival kit seasonally. Finally, remember your most important tool is your WILL TO SURVIVE!

14. NER Safety Policy

15. NER Safety Policy imbedded PDF FILE

16. NH Wing Policy
All NHWG Current Pilots must review the National safety letter the Sentinel monthly if available and an aviation related article of choice. Safety briefs are mandatory for all Current Pilot’s and must be recorded on-line on the NHWG Safety Web Site. Failure to comply will result in a flight release being denied until the Pilot complies. On-Line Compliance form FRO’s upon request for a flight release will determine if the Pilot has complied with the monthly Safety brief requirement by asking if they have in-putted the data for the month. It is the responsibility of each Pilot to comply with this regulation and to enter the data into the on-line system monthly. If at a later time the FRO should determine that there is no entry in the database for the current month the Pilot will be grounded until they comply and a notice will be sent to the Wing Commander. On-line Report

17. MISHAP REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
As required by CAPR 62-2, all mishaps of any type (accidents/incidents and reportable bodily injuries) will be reported immediately via telephone to the Wing Commander or his / her designated representative and to the Wing Safety Officer.
In addition, aircraft accidents will be reported to the Region Commander, Region Safety Officer, State Director, Wing Operations Officer and Wing Aircraft Maintenance Officer. CAPR 62-2 Policy Letter, Attch. # 1 should be referenced for a current list of names and contact numbers for these individuals.
2. All CAPF 78 reports are to be completed on-line in eservices but only after notification of the Wing Commander or his / her designated representative and to the Wing Safety Officer. and have been advised for the member to complete the CAPF 78.

18. CAPF 78 reports
on-line in eservices

21. CAPSAFE Articles
Operation CAPSAFE is the Safety Department’s tool for receiving safety input from the CAP membership nation-wide. The program is intended to solicit safety suggestions for both air and ground operations. Every member, senior or cadet, is encouraged to submit tips and suggestions. Each month, the best suggestions in each category (air ops, ground ops) will receive a promotional item. Start thinking about Safety tips and suggestions you may have that will enhance the safety of CAP operations and activities.

22. Send your suggestions to us by e-mail at: capsafe@cap
Send your suggestions to us by at: or by surface mail to:
NHQ CAP/SE
105 South Hansell Street
Maxwell AFB, AL