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BUILDING CAP’S TEAM ... FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

Aircraft Operations & Stan/EvalAircraft Operations & Stan/Eval

Joe PiccottiJoe PiccottiChief, Aircraft OperationsChief, Aircraft Operations

Susan ParsonSusan ParsonNational Stan/Eval Officer National Stan/Eval Officer

CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES

Providing safe, effective, and efficient, standardized guidance to those who fly in the

Civil Air Patrol.

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• Key Personnel

• Current Status

• Year in Review

• 60-1 Changes

• Stan/Eval

• Trends

• Training

• Safety Concerns

Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsOverviewOverview

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• Joe Piccotti, NHQ/DOV• NHQ Chief of Aircraft Operations

• Susan Parson, CAP/DOV• Nat’l Standardization & Evaluation Officer

• Col Carlton Sumner, CAP/DOT• NHQ Chief of Training / Balloon Prog. Mgr.

• Col Jack Buschmann, CAP/DOVG• Nat’l Glider Program Manager

Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsKey PersonnelKey Personnel

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Status, Aircraft Upgrades & MXStatus, Aircraft Upgrades & MX• CAP Pilots

• 9600+ Total• 2800+ Active Flyers• 1700+ Mission Pilots

• Powered Aircraft Fleet - 550

• New planes purchased• 2014 - 11 (Cessna-206s)• 2015 - 21 (Cessna-172s)

• Consolidated MX• 100% of wings enrolled! • 52 wings/550 aircraft

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Aircraft OperationsAircraft Operations Current Status Current Status

Gippsland GA-8 (16)

Cessna 172 (204)

Cessna 206 (35)

Cessna 182 (324)

Primary Powered Aircraft Primary Powered Aircraft Models of the CAP FleetModels of the CAP Fleet

Cruise speed 110-135 ktsCruise speed 110-135 ktsRange 520-730 NMRange 520-730 NM


CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (CONUS)CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (CONUS)


Overhead Overhead any any location location w/in 2 hrs w/in 2 hrs of mission of mission approval!approval!



CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (Alaska)CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (Alaska)



CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (Hawaii)CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (Hawaii)



CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (Puerto Rico)CAP Powered Aircraft Locations (Puerto Rico)

Gliders:

•There are 46 serviceable gliders in the fleet

• 28 Blanik L-23s

• 5 Schleicher ASK21s

• 1 Schweizer 2-22E

• 1 Schweizer 2-32

• 11 Schweizer 2-33s


CAP Glider LocationsCAP Glider Locations


Making Progress!

• WMIRS 2.0 Projected Released: 1 Oct 14

• Form 108 Audit Program Enhancements 1 Oct 14

• Takeoff & Landing Proficiency Flight Profile 22 Oct 14• May be used to update Takeoff & Landing Currency

• Fleet-wide Aircraft Checklist Program Revisions 5 Jan 15• Standardized by Model vs Tail No.

• Checklist Version Date (CVD) now included on each.

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* Flying hour comparison directly affected by budget.15

Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsYear in ReviewYear in Review

• 1 Oct–11 Aug AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison1 Oct–11 Aug AF Mission Flying Hour ComparisonMission Type FY14 FY15 % Diff

Air Defense 1,077 1,030 -4.4%

Drug Interdiction 4,163 6,096 46.4%

Range Support 84 365 334.5%

Route Survey 633 613 -3.2%

SAR 1,610 1490 -7.5%

DSCA/DR 542 34 -93.7%

Surrogate Predator 1,033 823 -20.3%

Other/HLS 2,719 1,335 -50.9%

Training 25,152 28,855 14.7%

Maintenance 6,273 6,638 5.8%

Cadet Orientation 11,890 12,605 6.0%

Total 55,176 59884 8.5%

Possible New Missions? Possible New Missions? • Sundown or boat patrols for lakes & ocean shorelines for

cities & counties

• Animal surveys & wildlife tracking for states & universities

• More fire patrol missions for states or military

• Traffic monitoring missions for states

• Low level route surveys for military bases

• GIIEP missions with the National Guard

• Patient Airlift Services & Angel Flight

• Pilots N Paws (Transporting Rescue Dogs)

• Project Lifesaver (Locates lost or wondering persons with Alzheimer’s Disease, Autism, Downs Syndrome, etc.)


Glider Program• Status

• Number of CAP Gliders: 46 flying & 9 (requiring repairs)

• 4 active glider Region Centers of Excellence (RCOE)

• Utilization: approx 200 launches/glider (annually)

• Sorties in WMIRS (now includes non-CAP gliders)

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FY14 FY15 % Diff

Glider Flights (Sorties)* 8,040 7,087 -11.8%

*14 August 2015 data

Glider Program• Glider Prog. Procedures Manual – Consolidated Guidance

• Glider operations guidelines• Tow Plane Launch Instructions • Winch & Auto Tow Training Requirements

• Glider Checklists – Provided

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• SSA/CAP MOA • Soaring Society of America (SSA)• Sharing of resources• Joint meeting attendance• SSA provides mentors for CAP• Located “Aircraft Ops” web page

The following personnel participated in the entire summit:• Colonel Larry Ragland, CAP NHQ/XO

• Mr. John Desmarais, CAP NHQ/DO

• Mr. Gary Schneider, CAP NHQ/LG

• Mr. Joe Piccotti, CAP NHQ/DOV

• Colonel Jack Buschmann, CAP NHQ/DOVG

• Lt Col Nate Healey, CAP-USAF/DOV

• Colonel Dan Leclair, NER-NER

• Colonel Jim Linker, NER-NER

• Major Robert Semans, PCR-NV

• Major Ted Brousseau, SER-FL

The following personnel participated in some sessions and otherwise supported the summit:

• Major General Joseph Vazquez, CAP/CC

• Brigadier General Larry Myrick, CAP/CV

• Colonel Michael Tyynismaa, CAP-USAF/CC

• Lt Col Joe Gaddis, CAP-USAF/DO

• Mr. Steven Trupp, CAP NHQ/CP 19

Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsGlider Summit 2014Glider Summit 2014

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• Primary Purpose of CAP Glider Program:

• Recruiting & Retention

• Aerospace Education

• Continue Glider Program goals in priority order:

1. Cadet Orientation Flights (target 50% of sorties)

2. Cadet Flight Academics

3. Other flight training for cadets

4. Proficiency and flight evaluations for senior members supporting cadet orientation flights and flight training; senior member flight training. (target 25% of sorties)

• Discussed how to measure & track critical areas & total flying.

• Displayed on Commander’s Dashboard.

(target 25% of sorties combined)}

Glider Summit Results:• The glider team is continuously reviewing the

Glider Program Procedures for improvements.

• Worked with the leadership team to determine how best to deliver glider guidance… accomplished in a procedures manual.

• Retained the value of a consolidated document and ensured practical requirements.

• Made clear what is regulatory verses optional.


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Green Flag (Surrogate Predator Ops)

• Locations

• GF East: Barksdale AFB, LA

• GF West: Nellis AFB, NV

• Ramping up aircrew numbers

• Now directly under NHQ/DO

• Developing standardized structures and Ops

• Enhanced interoperability between GF East & West

• To be transitioned to wing supervision & oversight

• NHQ Green Flag Office dedicated to GF support25

Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsCurrent StatusCurrent Status

Milestones:

• CAPM 60-1G (Glider Procedures) - Published• CAPR 60-1 (Flight Management) – Revised• CAPF 5 (Pilot Flight Evaluation Form) – Revised• CAPF 5B (Balloon Flight Eval Form) – Published• Flight Release Officer Qual Course - Updated• Flight Release Officer Refresher Course - Added• Soaring Society of America-CAP MOA – Cont.• Aircrew Professionalism Information - Added• Exams - Updated

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• CAPR 60-1 Last Revision Dated: 3 May 2014

• Wing Supplements to CAPR 60-1 on Web• All supps to previous CAPR 60-1 expire within 6 months

• Must be revised & re-approved IAW CAPR 60-1

• Submit for approval as MS Word document via E-mail

• Coordinate with the CAP Region, LR, XO prior to NHQ

• Supps must not conflict with HHQ directives

• Supps must not be less restrictive than the parent reg.

• Supps may provide additional requirements or clarification to the parent regulation

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Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsCAPR 60-1 ChangesCAPR 60-1 Changes

http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/R060_001_E70E3BAE1C0D4.pdf

Page Insert (19 December 2014)

• 3-7. Classification of CAP Pilots.• d. CAP Cadet, Teacher and ROTC/JROTC

Orientation Pilots. • (4) For gliders have 100 flights as PIC or hold

at least an FAA commercial glider certificate.

(requirement was reduced from: “be a qualified CFIG.” to provide for greater participation.)

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Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsCAPR 60-1 ChangesCAPR 60-1 Changes

Resources Available to CAP Pilots:• Web Page “Aircraft Operations”

• A.K.A.: “CAP Pilots” webpage• Access at: www.capmembers.com• Easy Navigation• Stan/Eval Information• Pilot & Flight Training information• FAA sites, AOPA courses, Weather, & more!

• WMIRS (Web Mission Information Reporting System)• Standardized Sortie Generation & Flight

Release

• Ops Qual• Real-time qualification data

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• Hot News• Tip of the Month• Aircraft Ops• CAPR 60-1 Info• Stan/Eval• Familiarization• Training• Glider Info• Balloon Info• Green Flag• FAA Info• Weather• Safety

• Taxi/Ground Movement Mishaps• May occur due to inattentiveness or

other human factors related distractions.

Be sure to:• Remove the towbar• Look out the windows!• Know where you are going• Be aware of all obstacles, then move or avoid them!

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Safety, Training & Evaluation Emphasis Item:

Standardized Flying Rules are critical to safe Ops!

• Mishaps may occur due to:• Disregarded Rules • Risky Behavior• Ignoring Rogue Operators• Lack of Corrective Actions

• Vigilant (CCs + Stan/Eval + Instructors + Safety Officers + FROs) = Safe Ops• Standards must be promoted and enforced!

• Complete “DOV Officer Listing” is located in Ops Quals• Ops Quals/Reports/DOV Listing (in dropdown Box)32


CAPF 5 Pilot Flight Evaluations:• Measured using FAA & CAP standards• Enhance Safety through Compliance• Provide Trend Data

• Purpose of Ground Eval Portion• Test s pilot’s knowledge of rules,

documentation, local ops & emergency procedures.

• Purpose of Flight Eval Portion• Tests pilot’s ability to perform specific

flight maneuvers and fly the aircraft safely.

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• Flight Evaluations given: 1192• Satisfactory Flight Evaluations: 1161• Success Rate: 97% • No Trends Identified• Unsatisfactory Focus Areas

• Pilotage & Dead Reckoning• Stalls: Power-On & Power-Off• Normal & X-wind Approach & Landings• Short-field Takeoffs

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Education Resources!

• Aircraft Operations• Online education – Available on:

Aircraft Ops “CAP Pilots” Webpage

• Safety & Risk Management• Online education – Available on:

CAP’s Safety Management System (SMS)

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New Education!• CAPM 60-1G (Glider Program Procedures Manual) 1 Jul

15• Flight Release Officer (FRO) Qual Course (Updated) 4 Jun

15• CAPF 5 Check Pilot Guide (updated) 26 Feb 15• Takeoff & Landing Proficiency Flight Profile 22 Oct 14• Upgraded Ground Handling Course, online 24 Aug 14

Documentation: prompt & complete in WMIRS & Ops Quals.

WMIRS Updated:• Mechanic Flight & Maintenance Engine Run/Taxi – Misc MX• The “Enter Misc MX Time” link is on the Aircraft Log page:

(Support Tab Reports Aircraft Log)

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Ops Quals Updated:“Military Flight Physical “ option provided on FAA Requirements Page!

Documentation: receipts & reimbursement CAP Form 108s:• Upload the actual receipt within one day of purchase.• Ensure all info is included on the receipt for processing.• Circling key Info helps!!! (Date, Tail #, Gallons, & Fuel $)

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Required on Receipt:• Vender• Tail #• Date• Gals Fuel• $ Fuel

Correct CAPF 108 Receipt

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Incorrect CAPF 108 Receipt

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Recent Mishaps – Basic Overview:• Tire Failures – Caused by landing with parking brake on.

• Tire Failures – Excessive side-load during crosswind landing.

• Tire Failures – Excessive braking during landing.

• Departed Runway– Occurred during crosswind landing.

• Wing Tip Damage – Improperly tied down when gust occurred.

• Wing Tip Damage – Taxied into other aircraft .

• Wing Tip Damage – Contacted runway during takeoff.

• Prop Strike – Taxied into rubber cone.

• Tail Strikes – During landing after ballooning & excessive flares.

• Fuselage Damage – Seat belt hanging outside door during flight.

• Hangar Rashes – Striking hangar doors, walls, etc.

• Bird Strike – Discovered during post-flight inspection.

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Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsSafety ConcernsSafety Concerns

““Doveryai, no Proveryai“ Doveryai, no Proveryai“ (Trust but Verify)(Trust but Verify) - Russian Proverb- Russian Proverb

• X-Wind Landings: Check the wind sock! / Other runway?• Avoid Hangar Rash…Ask Yourself Continuously: • “Where’s my wing tip?” / ”Where’s the hangar door?”

• Use of inexperienced members to move aircraft may present higher risk.

• Taxi Mishaps: Just say “NO!” … If you are not sure of the taxi surface or proximity of obstacles, don’t guess! • Stop, look, verify…Use your crew if necessary, but do

not proceed until you are absolutely sure it is safe to do so.

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Ground & Taxi Mishaps

• National Commander Emphasis Item!• CAPR 60-1, para 2-7a. states the following:

“Any pilot operating a CAP aircraft who is involved in a mishap that can be classified as an incident or accident (as defined in CAPR 62-2, Mishap Reporting and Review) is automatically grounded at the moment a mishap occurs, or immediately upon landing if airborne.”

• All mishaps must be reported!• Take precautions to avoid ground and taxi

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Minnesota Wing:• Aircraft movement guide lines.• Perpendicular termination line.• Rear chock fixed to the floor.• Taxi lines painted to provide nose wheel alignment.

This “Best Practice” is available on http://www.capmembers.com/safety/best_practices/

Ground Handling Mishap Solutions from:

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New Mexico & Virginia Wings:

Aircraft Ground Handling - checklist, video & PPT.Available on “CAP Pilots” webpage & LMS at: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.LMS.Web/Quiz/quiz_start.aspx?qid=284

Aviators Model Code of Conduct (AMCC) • Developed by a team of aviation professionals and

drawing upon decades of research and experience, the Code recommends operating practices to enhance the quality and safety of your flight operations.

• Pilot conduct impacts the entire aviation community, including its safety culture. A code of conduct can help achieve new levels of proficiency.

• Located on the CAP Pilots webpage:• Aviators Model Code of Conduct (PDF) • Flight Instructors Code of Conduct (PDF) • Glider Aviators Code of Conduct (PDF) • Seaplane Pilots Code of Conduct (PDF) • Aviators Model Code of Conduct (website) • Passenger Briefing Materials (AMCC) 45

Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsAircrew Professionalism ResourcesAircrew Professionalism Resources

Detect a Problem?Detect a Problem?

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Learn from the mistakes of others…you won't Learn from the mistakes of others…you won't live long enough to make all of them yourself.live long enough to make all of them yourself.

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In God We Trust, Others We MonitorIn God We Trust, Others We Monitor

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Let’s be Careful Serving Our CommunitiesLet’s be Careful Serving Our Communities

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Aircraft OperationsAircraft OperationsSummarySummary

• Key Personnel

• Current Status

• Year in Review

• 60-1 Changes

• Stan/Eval

• Trends

• Training

• Safety Concerns

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