1. Copyright 2002- 2003 by Russ Reichmann FORM 5 / FORM 91 CHECK RIDES FORM 5 / FORM 91 CHECK RIDES n Regulations pertinent to conduct of a check ride n Form 5/5G Check Ride Procedures n Form 91 Mission Check Ride Procedures n Miscellaneous Flight Ops Information n Form 5/91 Paperwork Requirements Lt. Col. Russ Reichmann U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY Copyright 2002-2003 by Russ Reichmann Copyright 2002-2003 by Russ Reichmann. All rights are reserved. Alteration of this presentation in any way is forbidden without the express written permission of the author

2. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS n FAR Part 61 & 91 n CAPR 60-1 –Chapter 2 General Operation Procedures n General (Para 2-1) n Prohibited Use (Para 2-4) n Authorized Passengers (Para 2-6) n Aircraft Information File (Para 2-14) n Duty Limitations (Para 2-15) n Crosswind Limitations (Para 2-16) n Prohibited Equipment (Para 2-17) n Emergency Procedures Restrictions (Para 2-18) n Operational Requirements/Restrictions (Para 2-19) U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

3. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS –Chapter 3 - Pilot Qualifications n Pilot Qualifications (Para 3-2) n Pilot Aircraft Qualifications (Para 3-3) n CAP Form 5/5G Flight Checks (Para 3-5) –Check Pilots: n Standardization and Evaluation Program (Para 3-7) –The Stan/Eval Program is implemented at the Wing Level and above. –CAPR 60-1 IS PART OF CAP FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN ADDITION TO FAR’S U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

4. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS n CAPR 60-3 –Responsibilities (Para 1-3) –Operational Risk Management (Para 1-10) –Legal Issues (Para 1-21) –Prohibited Equipment (Para 1-27) –Specialty Rating Requirements and Performance Standards (Para 2-3) n NHQ memo stating Mission Pilot hour requirement (200hrs) n SAR/DR Pilot - 175 Hours PIC/50 Hour Cross Country (Trainee) n Transport Mission Pilot - 100 Hours PIC/50 Hours Cross Country –Crew and Passenger Briefing (Para 4-8) –Debriefings (Para 4-10 U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

5. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS n CAPR 60-4 –Part 1 & 2 - ES ICS Mission Forms n Mission Pilots must have a good working knowledge of all applicable ICS mission forms. –Part 2 - ES Training Forms n Requirements for issue of 101T Specialty Cards. n Training required to become qualified in a specialty. –Applicant must DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE of the required tasks. –A Form 91 is the LAST task performed AFTER the required training and mission signoffs. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

6. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS n Southeast Region Supplement –Pilots operating powered aircraft must fly a minimum of 1 hour proficiency per month. –Check Pilots and Mission Check Pilots must attend the NCPSC every two years. n Wing Supplement (if applicable) U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

7. FORM 5 CHECK RIDE FORM 5 CHECK RIDE n Applicant must conduct prior preparation –Provide proof of proficiency flying with an instructor/or self within 90 days as per FAR 61.57(a)(1) & CAPR 60-1, Attachment 5. –Complete CAPR 60-1 Written Exam (Powered or Glider). –Obtain necessary forms (including personal copy of CAPR 60-1, SER and any applicable Wing Supplements). –Complete aircraft questionnaire for each applicable powered aircraft or glider as outlined in table 3-1. –BE FAMILIAR WITH CAPR 60-1 AND FAR’s. n Be in proper uniform & have flight release. –Applicant MAY NOT take a Form 5 with same Check Pilot more than 2 years in a row without the approval of the Wing Commander. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

8. FORM 5 CHECK RIDE FORM 5 CHECK RIDE n Applicant is PIC during flight unless agreed to in advance (i.e. Safety Pilot). Applicant should receive instruction prior to Form 5/5G Check Ride to be FAA Current. Form 5 Check Rides should not be performed during actual or training SAR/DR/CN missions. n Check Pilot will: –Review all paperwork (certificates, medical, etc.) –Ensure it is filled in by applicant in appropriate areas. –Check pilot fills in verification area in back of form. n Conduct ground evaluation –Review CAPR 60-1, FAR’s, Weather, Flight Planning, etc. –AROW (Airworthiness, Registration, Operating Limitation, Weight and Balance). –Develop a mock flight route (performance, fuel required, etc). U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

9. FORM 5 CHECK RIDE FORM 5 CHECK RIDE n Conduct flight evaluation –Check ride will be done to applicable PTS. –Instrument portion should be conducted by CFII. n Post Flight –Review performance based on applicable PTS. –Complete all paperwork. n REMEMBER, the Private Pilot PTS is the MINIMUM allowable level of performance. Maneuvers must be done at 1500 feet AGL or above as per the PTS. n THIS IS AN EVALUATION - NOT INSTRUCTION n Unsatisfactory check rides must be reported to the Wing DOV ASAP. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

10. FORM 91 CHECK RIDE FORM 91 CHECK RIDE n Applicant must conduct prior preparation –Be current and qualified IAW CAPR 60-1 and FAR’s. –Be currently qualified in aircraft used for the mission. –BE FAMILIAR WITH CAPR 60-1, 60-3, 60-4 (Parts 1 & 2) AND FARs. –Obtain necessary forms. n Mission Check Pilot will: –Ensure compliance with uniform, id card, flight release. –Review all paperwork (certificates, medical, etc.) –Ensure form is filled in by applicant in appropriate areas. –Verify current Form 5 Check Ride in aircraft to be used. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

11. FORM 91 CHECK RIDE FORM 91 CHECK RIDE n Form 91 Mission Check Ride Procedures –Oral Review n Mission procedures, mission planning, search patterns, etc. –In-Flight Portion n Applicant is pilot in command. n Mission check pilot shall observe all flight maneuvers. n A practice ELT MUST be used for electronic search portion. n Emergency procedures must be performed verbally by non-CFI mission check pilots. Mission flight maneuvers are to be conducted with safety as priority. Maneuvers will be conducted at 1,500 AGL or above. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

12. FORM 91 CHECK RIDE FORM 91 CHECK RIDE n Post Flight: Review and Documentation –Review performance and discuss any comments. –Complete the CAPF 91. –Return completed paperwork and forward one copy to the Wing DOV. n This is an evaluation, not an instructional session. (Limited instruction may be provided for 1 or 2 minor items) n Unsatisfactory check rides must be reported to Wing DOV ASAP. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

13. PILOT AUTHORIZATIONS n All pilot authorizations must be designated in writing and signed by the current Wing Commander or his/her designee. n Cadet Orientation Pilot –Be qualified as per CAPR 60-1 and FAR’s. –Be very familiar with CAPP 52-7. –Recommend completion of NHQ online Cadet Orientation written test. –Have a high level of proficiency and fly on a regular basis –Be approved by the Check Pilot during Form 5/5G. n Would you trust this pilot to fly child? n Would you trust this pilot to fly YOUR child? –If not, why would you trust them to fly someone else’s child? U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

14. PILOT AUTHORIZATIONS n Instructor Pilot –Be qualified as per CAPR 60-1 and FAR’s. –Complete Instructor specific Form 5/5G and be endorsed as being qualified for instructor pilot. n Check Pilot and/or Mission Check Pilot –Be qualified as per CAPR 60-1 and FAR’s. –Must receive a recommendation by a Chief Check Pilot or Mission Check Pilot designated by Wing DOV. –Must attend and successfully complete the NCPSC prior to being designated. –Mission Pilots must have flown at least 25 missions prior to applying for Mission Check Pilot. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

15. NATIONAL AIRCREW TRAINING CURRICULUM n Composed of a trainer and student modules n Includes training and testing materials for all aircrew specialties n Vehicle to conduct training to the current standards of CAPR 60-3 & 60-4 n Curriculum POCs are listed on CAP NHQ ES web site U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

16. FLWG TRENDS FLWG TRENDS n Form 5/91 Checkrides –Members with 10 - 12 hours (or less) of flying within the last 12 calendar months. –Members routinely performing only minimum FAA requirements for currency. –15 to 20% of pilots do not have a personal copy of CAPR 60-1. –20 to 30% of candidates arriving for check ride not prepared. –40 to 50% demonstrate marginal performance. n In FY 02, 3367 Form 5 check rides were reported to NHQ. 92 were failures. (2.7%) n The national average for initial FAA Private Pilot check ride failures is approximately 10%. n 2nd half FY 02 - 503 Form 91 check rides. 4 failures. (<1%) U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

17. RESULTS RESULTS –50 Aircraft Mishaps in FY 02 –53 total aircraft were damaged n 22% of the entire CAP fleet was involved! –11 NTSB Reportable Accidents n 2 Aircraft Destroyed –6 fatalities (5 CAP members & 1 customer) n 9 Aircraft Sustained Substantial Damage –3 serious injuries –2 minor injuries –11 uninjured U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

18. RESULTS RESULTS n CAP Was At Fault In 45 Of The 50 Mishaps –14 Taxi –13 Landing –6 Parking –4 Pilot/Crew Inattention –3 Maintenance Related –2 Out of Fuel (3 additional OTF caused no damage) –2 Unknown - Fatal (very low altitude was a factor) –1 Take Off –2 Non-CAP Personnel –2 Weather Related (5 aircraft damaged by high winds) –1 Bird Strike U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

19. SOLUTION SOLUTION –PILOT PROFICIENCY !! –KNOW AND FOLLOW THE REGS - BOTH FAA AND CAP –FLY AND PRACTICE FLIGHT MANEUVERS ON A REGULAR BASIS (CAPR 60-1, attachment 7 and/or 9) –RECURRENT FLIGHT TRAINING WITH CFI –FAA WINGS PROGRAM –Remember, Pilot Proficiency is NOT optional in CAP... it’s MANDATORY ! U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

20. SOLUTION SOLUTION U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY PRACTICE OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT

21. SOLUTION SOLUTION –CHECK PILOTS –CAP’s FIRST line of defense against aircraft mishaps! –Mission Check Pilots –Another vital link in the chain. –Mission Qualified Instructor Pilots –Instructor Pilots –ALL must work diligently to improve operational flight safety and prevent mishaps. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

22. FORM 5 / 91 FORM 5 / 91 Check Ride PaperworkRequirements U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

23. INFORMATION INFORMATION n SER Web Site –http://ser.cap.gov 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

24. QUESTIONS QUESTIONS n SER Director of Operations –LTC Dave Lehtonen –dlehtone@bellsouth.net or (407) 254-6736 n SER Deputy Director of Operations –COL Walt Schamel –wsschamel@aol.com n FL Wing DOV –LTC Russ Reichmann –chiefchk6@aol.com or (954) 942-9287 U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY