1. 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 U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY Lt. Col. Russ Reichmann

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) –AFROTC O-ride pilots MUST have Commercial Certificate 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 THE FAR’S U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

4. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS n CAPR 60-3 –Responsibilities (Para 1-4) –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Performance Standards (Para 2-3) –Crew and Passenger Briefing (Para 4-8) –Debriefings (Para 4-10 n CAPR 60-4 –Has been rescinded. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

5. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS n Southeast Region Supplement n Currently under revision n FLWG Wing Supplement n Check Pilots/Mission Check Pilots required to attend NCPSC every three years n Prior to a Form 5 Pilots must fly a minimum one hour proficiency in a CAP type aircraft. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

6. FORM 5 CHECK RIDE FORM 5 CHECK RIDE n Applicant Responsibilities: –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 on-line written exam (80% or better) within previous 90-days. –On-line written exam for cadet orientation pilot, when requesting COP privileges. n Including AFROTC section if he or she is qualified and wants to fly in the program. –Provide print out of M.I.M.S input for validation by check pilot. –Provide blank CAPF 5 with identification information filled in and signed on back. –Aircraft questionnaire for each aircraft qualified in. n This is not just a copy of the previous years form, but a newly filled out aircraft questionnaire. n This is intended to be a review of each aircraft authorized in for CAP privileges. –Completed FLWG Form 12. –All paperwork ready for check pilot when meeting with check pilot. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

7. FORM 5 CHECK RIDE FORM 5 CHECK RIDE –Be in proper uniform & have flight release. –If applicant is already a CAP pilot, he or she will get the flight release. –If this is the applicants first form 5, or if their Form 5 is expired, the check pilot will get the 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 DOV. 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 and MUST be FAA Current. Form 5 Check Rides should not be performed during actual or training SAR/DR/CN missions. n Check Pilot Responsibilities: –Verify M.I.M.S information for later validation. –Verify FLWG Form 12 data against log book and other documents. –Enter date at top right of Form 5. –Insure applicant has signed page two of Form 5. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

8. FORM 5 CHECK RIDE FORM 5 CHECK RIDE –Verify all student forms and documents –Medical –Pilot certificate(s) and CFI if appropriate –BFR –Aircraft questionnaire’s –60-1 online quiz –Cadet orientation online quiz, if appropriate –Enter all types of aircraft applicant has submitted completed aircraft questionnaires for in “comments” section of form 5. n Conduct flight evaluation –Check ride will be done to applicable PTS. –Instrument portion (on reverse) must be conducted by CFII. 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. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

9. FORM 5 CHECK RIDE FORM 5 CHECK RIDE n THIS IS AN EVALUATION - NOT INSTRUCTION –The applicant must prove proficiency in all aspects of the Form 5 to meet the level of the certificate being exercised. n Unsatisfactory check rides must be reported to the Wing DOV ASAP. This should be done by phone or email. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

10. FORM 5 CHECK RIDE FORM 5 CHECK RIDE n Post Flight –Review the applicants performance with him or her and discuss any comments or questions. –Complete the Paperwork n Verify again that ALL paperwork is filled out properly and signed where necessary –Form 5, Aircraft Questionnaires, FLWG Form 12, etc. n If a flight review is given during Form 5, input the required FAA wording in both the pilots log book and on the remarks section of the Form 5. n Only check “Initial” type of check when a Form 5 is first given, or it’s the first for a new aircraft. Otherwise, check “Annual Standardization.” n If computer generated Form 5 is used, it still MUST have original signatures and initials. n Validate MIMS entries as soon as possible after the check ride. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

11. FORM 5 CHECK RIDE FORM 5 CHECK RIDE n Recurring Form 5 Paperwork Problems –Date missing from upper right of Form 5. –Boxes in “type of check” not checked. –Member did not sign Form 5. Insure this is accomplished before the Form 5 begins. –Aircraft authorized to fly not indicated in the comments section. –Not writing FAA wording in the comments section when giving a BFR. –Not using initials in certification boxes on the back. –Using check marks instead of “S” “V” and “U” on Form 5. –Marking “V” (verbal) for required flight maneuvers. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

12. FORM 91 CHECK RIDE FORM 91 CHECK RIDE n Applicant responsibilities: –Be current and qualified IAW CAPR 60-1 and FAR’s. –Be currently qualified in aircraft used for the mission. –Have a working knowledge of CAPR 60-1, 60-3, and the FARs. –Obtain necessary forms and fill out ID block. n Mission Check Pilot responsibilities: –Ensure compliance with uniform, id card, flight release. –Review all paperwork (certificates, medical, etc.) –Verify Form 91 is filled in by applicant in appropriate areas. –Verify applicant has a current Form 5 in the aircraft to be used. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

13. 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 the 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

14. 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 by phone or email. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

15. 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. –Complete NHQ online Cadet Orientation written test. n AFROTC requires a Commercial pilot certificate. –Have a high level of proficiency and fly on a regular basis n Cadet orientation pilots will only be authorized if they prove they have sufficient recent flying time! An average of 1 hour per month (or less) IS NOT adequate and should not be signed off. –Be approved by the Check Pilot during Form 5/5G. n Would you, without question, trust this pilot to fly child? n Would you, without question, 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

16. 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. n Passing the NCPSC does NOT mean the applicant will automatically be appointed on Wing orders. –Mission Pilots must have flown at least 25 numbered mission sorties as PIC before applying for Mission Check Pilot. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

17. NATIONAL AIRCREW TRAINING CURRICULUM n Composed of 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. n Training materials are available on the CAP NHQ Emergency Services web page. n These training and testing materials MUST be used for training ALL aircrew positions. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

18. TRENDS TRENDS n Form 5/91 Checkrides –Members with 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 From 1-1-03 to 6-30-04, 5361 Form 5 check rides were reported to NHQ. 163 were unsatisfactory. (3.0%) n The national average for initial FAA Private Pilot check ride failures is 10 to 11%. n Same period - 1554 Form 91 check rides. 20 unsat. (1.2%) n From 1-1-05 to 6-30-06, 279 Form 5 check rides done in FLWG. ONLY SIX (6) were unsat. (2.1%) U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

19. RESULTS – FY 02-05 RESULTS – FY 02-05 –161 Aircraft Mishaps –164 total aircraft were damaged 30% of the entire CAP fleet was involved! –23 NTSB Reportable Accidents n 5 Aircraft Destroyed –11 fatalities (10 CAP members & 1 customer) n 18 Aircraft Sustained Substantial Damage –7 serious injuries –3 minor injuries –24 uninjured U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

20. RESULTS – FY 06 RESULTS – FY 06 (1 Oct 05 to 28 Aug 06) (1 Oct 05 to 28 Aug 06) –26 Aircraft Mishaps –2 NTSB Reportable Accidents n 18 Aircraft Sustained Substantial Damage –1 fatality –3 serious injuries –4 minor injuries U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

21. RESULTS – FY 02-05 RESULTS – FY 02-05 U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY –CAP was at fault in 137 of the 161 mishaps –48 Landing –32 Taxi –30 Parking [110 - 80% of CAP fault, 68% of total] –11 Pilot/Crew Inattention –6 Maintenance Related –4 Unknown - Fatal (Very low altitude was a factor in at least 2) –2 Out of Fuel (3 additional OTF caused no damage) –3 Take Off (1 Fatality) –1 Non Parking Ground Movement (parade) –9 Bird Strikes –6 Weather Related (9 aircraft damaged by high winds) –5 Mechanical Related –2 Non-CAP Personnel –1 Mid-Air –1 Unknown – Probable Sabotage to the Aircraft

22. 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 9-1 through 9-6) –RECURRENT FLIGHT TRAINING WITH CFI –FAA WINGS PROGRAM –Remember, Pilot Proficiency is NOT optional in CAP... it’s MANDATORY ! – –The authorization to operate CAP aircraft is a privilege, not a right. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

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

24. 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

25. SOLUTION SOLUTION –CAP Pilots MUST be held to the standards during a check ride –FAA Private Pilot PTS (Form 5) –National Aircrew Training Curriculum ( Form 91) U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

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

27. QUESTIONS QUESTIONS n FL Wing Director of Operations (DO) –LTC Luis Garcia –lgarcia@flwg.cap.gov or 305-308-7327 n FL Wing Chief of Training and Evaluation (DOT) –LTC Russ Reichmann –rreichmann@flwg.cap.gov or 954-242-7802 n FL Wing Chief of Standardization and Evaluation (DOV) –Maj Ray Harvey –rharvey@flwg.cap.gov or 954-755-1173 U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY