2. Search Pilot Qualification Course Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force

3. Dedication Mountain Fury is dedicated to all the men and women of the Civil Air Patrol who have given their lives so that others may live

4. Course Objectives Instruct Civil Air Patrol pilots to fly safely in mountainous terrain Instruct Civil Air Patrol Mission Pilots to safely and effectively search in mountainous terrain

5. Course Background Specific skills are required to safely and effectively conduct mountain flight operations The Civil Air Patrol frequently conducts flight operations in mountainous terrain CAP pilots require academic and flight training in mountain flight operations The Mountain Fury Process Action Team was convened from experts nationwide to develop CAP mountain search course, training requirements, and associated regulations CAP HQ adopted course and associated regulatory changes

6. Process Action Team Civil Air Patrol Members Major Dave Widrig Major Bob Wright Captain Steve Philipson Captain Bill Cummings Civil Air Patrol Members Major Dave Widrig Major Bob Wright Captain Steve Philipson Captain Bill Cummings Civilian Members Mr. Sparky Imeson Dr. John T. Lowry Civilian Members Mr. Sparky Imeson Dr. John T. Lowry Air Force Members Major Mark Thompson Major Kevin Darroch Air Force Members Major Mark Thompson Major Kevin Darroch

7. Course Content Academic Blocks of Instruction –High Altitude Flying –Mountain Weather –Mountain Flying –Mountain Searching Written Examination Flight Training Support Materials Recurrency Training

8. High Altitude Flying Pressure altitude Density altitude Predicting density altitude Aircraft performance Maximum safe operating altitude Aircraft maneuvering Physiological effects of altitude Personal equipment

9. Mountain Weather Slopes Wind Turbulence Standing Wave Clouds Ceilings Visibility Thunderstorms Weather forecasts

10. Mountain Flying Flying with Mountain Winds Exiting Downdrafts Crossing ridges Canyon Flying Sensory illusions Mountain Airport Operations Night flying Mountain Flying Safety

11. Mountain Searching Route and ELT searching Grid navigation Search strategies Contour searching Steep valley searching Effects of lighting Actions upon target location Crew consideration

12. Written Examination 40 multiple-choice questions Closed-book exam Covers all material presented in ground school Charts needed for reference will be provided Seventy-percent passing score Successful completion required prior to flying phase

13. Flight Training Discover how aircraft performance changes with altitude Learn techniques of mountain flying Learn techniques of mountain search flying Designed to be accomplished in four sorties Specific but flexible training syllabus Flown under the supervision of a Mentor Pilot Grade sheets annotated following each flight Form 91 checkrideConcluded with Form 91 checkride

14. Support Materials Ground school training presentation Written test Videotape Course guide Briefing guide Flight training syllabus Applicable regulations

15. Recurrency Training –Required every two years not involving refresher training –Review instructional material –Satisfactorily complete written examination –Satisfactorily complete Form 91 flight evaluation Refresher/Reinstatement Training –Required every four years –Attend academic training –Satisfactorily complete written examination –Satisfactorily complete Form 91 flight evaluation

16. Definition: Mountain Flying For the purpose of this course, mountain flying constitutes flying and searching in close proximity to precipitous terrain

17. Pre-Flight Preparation Accurate weight and balanceAccurate weight and balance WeatherWeather –Current and forecast weather at departure and destination airports –Current and forecast weather, winds and temperature aloft –Density altitude at departure airport and operating altitudes Aircraft performance dataAircraft performance data –Takeoff and landing distance –Best rate and angle of climb speeds at takeoff and operating altitudes –Maximum safe search altitude, stall speed, turn radius, etc. Thorough preparation is crucial for safe and effective mountain flyingThorough preparation is crucial for safe and effective mountain flying

18. Safety First ! Safety of flight operations in high altitude and mountain operations is paramount To achieve this goal, a CAP mission pilot must know where and when to fly (and not to fly) Consider density altitude, weather, terrain, aircraft performance, and the physiological limits of the crew before and during each flight And always WATCH YOUR AIRSPEED!