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Full

ThrottleMonthly e-newsletter of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, Arizona Wing, Civil Air Patrol

Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix, Arizona2005 National Squadron of Dist inction Celebrating 50 years of service in 2007

Lt. Col. Ken Ramage, Squadron Commander Vol. 1, No. 4 December 2006

CAPs 65th anniversary is Dec. 1

Performing Missions For America Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant)

InsideFull Throttle Burger Burn among Cadet events 3 Cadets awarded promotions 3

Getting to know: Capt. Bill Sander 4

6 members complete SLS or CLC 5 Remember squadron in year-end giving 5

Safety first: Radio-reporting form 6 Proficiency, flight hours needed 7

See December-February Quarterly TrainingSchedule (QTS) for upcoming events

Party-ticket sales end Dec. 2Officers and Cadet parents have only

until Saturday, Dec. 2, to obtain tickets forthe Deer Valley Composite SquadronChristmas/holiday party from 6 to 10 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Phoenix ElksLodge No. 335, located at 14442 N. 32ndSt. Tickets are $22 per person.

For details, contact Lt. Paula Ramage [email protected].

Friday, Dec. 1, is a day of special significance for the CivilAir Patrol (CAP) and its more than 60,000 members the65th anniversary of the founding of what was to become theofficial civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.

After its establishment in 1941 just six days prior to the at-

tack on Pearl Harbor CAP aircraft flew move than a half-

million hours during World War II and rescued hundreds of

crash victims. CAP pilots also attacked in excess of 50 enemysubmarines and sank two of those vessels. In fact, a German na-

val commander later confirmed U-boats were withdrawn fromU.S. coastal waters because "...of those damned little red-and-

yellow planes!"

CAP became the official U.S. Air Force civilian auxiliary on

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Squadron to observe 50th in 07

A Civil Air Patrol aircraft is

depicted attacking a German

U-boat during World War II.


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(Continued from page 1)May 26, 1948. Today, CAP no longer engages in combat operations but still serves America in

times of need under the guidance of its motto: Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant).The organizations three primary missions are:

Emergency Operations Includes search-and-rescue and disaster-relief missions as well asHomeland Security operations. The organization conducts up to 95 percent of all inland

search-and-rescue mission in the United States.

Cadet Program Teaches young men and women teamwork, moral leadership, aerospaceeducation, technical skills, and military history.

Aerospace Education Educates Cadets and the generalpublic about aviation and aerospace principles.

Officers and Cadets as well as the community can takepride in the CAPs many accomplishments. Congratulations

on your involvement in this volunteer organization.In addition, members of Deer Valley Composite

Squadron 302 eagerly can look forward to another ob-servance of note May 20, 2007 the 50th anniversary ofthe squadrons founding. Anyone who knows the where-abouts of former squadron members is encouraged to pro-

vide any contact information to Lt. Paula Ramage [email protected] so those individuals can be invited tocelebratory events.

Watch future issues ofFull Throttle for details of the up-

coming Golden Anniversary celebration of Deer Valley

Composite Squadron 302.

Full ThrottleFull Throttleis the monthly e-newsletter for CAP

Officers, Cadets and friends of Deer Valley Compos-ite Squadron 302, Arizona Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Itsmission is to bolster communication with and amongCAP Officers and Cadets, enhance awareness ofsquadron activities, and share news and informationabout the squadron and its personnel.

Story suggestions and submissions can be for-

warded by the 15th of the month preceding publica-tion to Lt. Jerry Porter, Squadron Public Affairs Offi-cer, at [email protected].

To guarantee receipt of the newsletter, readersshould ensure their e-mail addresses and other con-tact information remain current with the squadron andon e-services at www.capnhg.gov.Vol. 1, No. 4 December 2006

Full Throttle December 2006 Page 2

CAP founding 65 years ago is noted

MAY YOUR

HOLIDAYS BE

FILLED WITH

LOVE, PEACE,

FAMILY AND

FRIENDS!


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Cadets of Deer Valley CompositeSquadron will be celebrating the holidaysand accomplishments of the past year witha Burger Burn from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Fri-day, Dec. 8, at the home of Cadet parentMichelle Branch, 39209 N. Second Place,Desert Hills. Take I-17 north to CarefreeHighway, go east on Carefree Highway toNorth Seventh Street and turn north to Desert

Hills Drive. Turn west on Desert Hills Drive

to North Second Place and turn south. TheBranch home is the third house on the left.

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There will be no cadet meetings onMondays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, because ofthe holidays. Regular meetings will be con-ducted on Mondays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, and

resume for 2007 on Monday, Jan. 8.

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Cadets, Officers and parents are en-couraged to invite young people 12 to 21

who might be interested in Civil Air Patrolmembership to Cadet Orientation that be-gins at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at squadronheadquarters. A new orientation period be-gins on the first Monday night of each monthand continues for six weeks to eight weeks.

Requests for additional information can be

directed to Capt. Casey Young, Deputy

Cadet Notes

Burger Burn among upcoming eventsCommander for Cadets, at

[email protected].~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Cadets are reminded to sign up duringMonday meetings for upcoming orienta-tions flights.

Cadets are awardedgrade advancements

Congratulations to these Cadets fromDeer Valley Composite Squadron 302whose studies and perseverance haveearned them promotions to the followinggrades:

To Cadet Chief Master Sergeant and

Squadron First Sergeant: Jessica Bayne

To Cadet Senior Master Sergeant:

Trevor Kuntz

To Cadet Technical Sergeant: JeremyElders, Aaron Masengale and BenFerson

To Cadet Staff Sergeant: BenjaminLeon

To Senior Airman: Clifford BranchIII and Garrett Eaves

To Airman: John Houck

StudyTest

Promote


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Getting to knowAircraft Maintenance Officer dropped into see what Civil Air Patrol was all aboutEnsuring the airworthiness of Deer Valley Composite

Squadron 302s airplane is the responsibility of Capt. BillSander, Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Officer.

Following are questions and answers to acquaint Officersand Cadets with this highly qualified staff officer:

Q: What led to you join the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and when? Capt. Sander: I started looking for a volunteer organization

where I could use my flying skills for the benefit of others. For

many years, I was aware of the CAP building at Deer Valley

Airport and finally dropped in to see what it was all about. I

joined sometime in the mid-1990s, I think.Q: What do your duties involve?

Capt. Sander: As Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Iam responsible for compiling a list of problems with the air-

plane and ensuring those problems are resolved by scheduling the airplane for maintenance

at an FBO (fixed base operator), such as Atlantic Aviation here at Deer Valley Airport. If

necessary, the maintenance officer will perform a test flight to ensure the work was donecorrectly. I also am one of Squadron 302's three check pilots - the other two are Capts. BillRogers and Attila Szokol. We administer the annual Form 5 and bi-annual Form 91 checkrides that CAP requires. These check rides are an opportunity for our pilots to strut theirstuff. It also is a pretty good learning experience for our check pilots (grin).

Q: In what other positions have you served the squadron? Capt. Sander: Squadron Operations Officer.

Q: How long have you been a pilot, and what are your flight qualifications?

Capt. Sander: I started flying when I was in high school which was some 48 years ago and through the years have accumulated approximately 6,700 hours as well as 25,000 take-

offs and landings, which thankfully are evenly divided! I have a commercial pilot licensewith instrument and single and multiengine ratings. I also am a flight instructor.

Q: What is the most memorable mission you have flown as a CAP member? Are there anyother experiences of note?

Capt. Sander: Thats atough question because

most of the missionshave been interesting.

Aside from the search-

and-rescue missions, Iwould have to say the

F16 intercept missions

(in which the squad-


Capt. Bill Sander


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6 members complete Wings SLS or CLC

Fun-loving groupkeeps Sander involved(Continued from page 4)

rons plane is intercepted as part of a

training exercise for U.S. Air Force fighterpilots) have been the most exciting.

Q: What keeps you interested and in-

volved as a CAP member?

Capt. Sander: Squadron 302 in particularhas a dedicated and fun-loving group ofindividuals who are trying to make a dif-

ference. I enjoy working with them.

Q: What, if any, military experience do

you have?

Capt. Sander: I served in the U.S. Navyfor four years, three of which were spent

aboard a destroyer based on the West

Coast.

Q: What is your current occupation?

Please describe your career. Capt. Sander: I retired five years ago af-

ter a 36-year career in the field of techni-cal publications with a major avionics

manufacturer.

Q: What are your hobbies? Capt. Sander: Ham radio, computer pro-

gramming and power naps!

Remember Squadron 302in your year-end givingAs 2006

draws to a

close, Civil

Air Patrol(CAP) mem-

bers, parents,

grandparentsand friends

have the opportunity to support Deer Valley

Composite Squadron 302 with year-end

charitable contributions that can reap benefitsduring Aprils tax season.

Because CAP is a 501(c)3 non-profit or-

ganization, charitable gifts and CAP-relatedexpenses such as dues and mileage to and

from meeting and activities qualify as tax

deductions to the extent allowed by law.Please make checks for contributions pay-

able to CAP Squadron 302 and note the pur-

pose appropriately. Checks can be dropped

off at squadron meetings or mailed to DeerValley Composite Squadron 302, 932 W.Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

Your support of the squadron now and

throughout the year is appreciated.

Congratulations are extended to sixmembers of Deer Valley Composite Squad-ron 302 who completed either Level IISquadron Leadership School (SLS) or theLevel III Corporate Learning Course(CLC) during two days of weekend train-ing offered in early November by the Ari-zona Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

Completing SLS were squadron members

Capts. Casey Young and Ken Young and2/Lts. Darryl Duncan and Lee Fala. SLS isa requirement for the Certificate of Profi-

ciency and provides CAPs adult members

with a basic understanding of CAP operations

at the squadron level and how those opera-tions affect CAP's national missions. Addi-

tionally, members learn more about CAP cus-

toms, core values and communications. Case

studies, discussion and group assignments areintegral facets of the SLS.

Squadron members completing the CLC

were Capt. Maurice Dejonekheere and1/Lt. Bob Ure. CLC discusses squadron-Wing relationships and how Wing-level op-

erations help to accomplish CAP's three mis-sions of aerospace education, emergency ser-

vices and cadet programs.


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Safety first

Reporting form benefits communication


Editors Note:Following is the second of

several articles to be included in upcomingissues ofFull Throttle discussing useful

forms and other references for operational

use by new and experienced flight crews.

by Maj. Tim Beckwith

Squadron Safety OfficerShown on page 8 is the Required Report-

ing form for radio communications when fly-ing on missions. Here are several comments

on the need and background for this valuable

form, including why it is important: The normal practice on both training and

government-authorized missions is to

track critical times and events of eachflight (sortie). The primary purpose is

SAFETY so the Incident Commander and

his or her staff can

track and account foryou and your crew.

Search efforts will fol-

low failed reporting times.

Procedures require this radio-communica-tions structure but also involve the use of

automated, real-time, FM (radio) packetflight following of your aircrafts flight

track over the ground via GPS signals. The

use of this information is important to beable to critique your flight to see where

you actually were as compared to where

you thought you were if there is a differ-

ence. This is used in training so when thereal thing happens, we are better able to do

our job correctly. Our flights have a lesser margin for safety

than normal flying, so extra precautions

are needed for all facets of our operation.

This applies to the required structure andprocedures to assure a professional, mean-

ingful and safe flight every time. Thats

why we constantly practice and train.

This applies to missions for search and

rescue (SAR), counter drug (CD) andother U.S. Air Force-tasked operationssuch as low-level route checks, find the

parts flights on gunnery ranges, transport

missions, etc. Also included are state-

assigned missions and Immigrations andCustoms Enforcement (ICE) flights.

Communication by radio is fairly simple

but does require learning the basics andpracticing. Listening to radio traffic on a

monitor or at mission base if not crowded

is helpful, but the best way is to take theCivil air Patrol (CAP) communicators

training and then fly and operate the ra-

dios. You can do this without first takingthe communicators course because the

mission pilot or another

qualified crew member

can oversee your use ofthe CAP radio. However,

the actual training courses

will provide better understanding of the

radio-communication process if you takethe courses first.

When communicating during a sortie, al-

ways check with your pilot before you use

the radio. It is mandatory you do this be-cause the pilot might be using the regular

airplane radio to talk to or be listening for

Air Traffic Control (ATC) radio commu-nications. (The FAA radios always are

more critical and take precedence over

concurrent use of the CAP radios.) This is

critical to flight safety youll learnthrough experience when this is more

likely, such as when approaching an air-

port to land or when taking off. Yet, thepilot often is listening and talking not only

within five miles of the airport but also

further out from the airport in order to


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Form notes four phases of flightwhen communication is required(Continued from page 6)

keep track of his situational awareness regarding other airplanes to see and avoid and tocomply with ATC instructions. This also happens when flying in other more congested areas

such as over or around Sky Harbor or Tucson International airports. Using the sterile cockpit

rule helps only talkif neededfor search business and helping point out locations of other

airplane traffic. Just be aware you must check with the pilot before using any aircraft radios.

Note the four phases of the sortie that require communications take off, entering the search

grid or area, time departing the grid and landing time at your destination. Note each phase

except the last requires you to estimate the time your plan will put you at your next reportingtime. If you do not call in when expected, you will receive the full attention of the Mission

Base staff because you will be considered overdue. This can shut down or divert other air-

craft from their assigned flights. Therefore, if youll be five minutes or more past your ex-pected time, you must call and advise Mission Base. The best time to do this is 15 minutes or

more before the reporting time so your flight

plan at Mission Base can be updated.When you fly on missions, youll learn to

appreciate the large amount of radio traffic.

Because of this, we need to keep the radio

transmissions to the minimum required. Use

of radio phraseology is important. Practicewill help you to manage this, but never let

the process interfere with the purpose of us-ing the radio to communicate. If you are un-

sure or confused, just relax and use plain old

English. Hopefully, this will be during train-ing exercises. Thats why we practice.

Pilots for Deer Valley Composite Squad-ron 302 are requested to place special em-phasis on building their proficiency time as

well as logging actual flight time during De-cember on the squadrons Cessna 182 air-plane.

Monthly targets are 17 hours of actualflight time to build toward the 200-hour an-

nual requirement and 10 hours each month of

actual pilot-proficiency hours.

Emphasis needed pilot proficiency, flight hours Through Nov. 25, a total of nine hours of

actual flight time was logged for the

month and 37.9 hours for the October-

December quarter. A total of 13.1 hourswill be needed during the month of De-

cember to meet quarterly requirements.

Actual pilot-proficiency hours throughOct. 25 totaled 4.4 hours compared to the

monthly target of 10 hours. To meet the

quarterly objective, 16 hours of profi-ciency flight will be needed in December.


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To The ColorsMembers of Deer Valley Com-

posite Squadron 302s Cadet

Color Guard presented the col-ors on Veterans Day at Palm-

croft Baptist Churchs Auto Ex-

travaganza. Shown from left are

C/TSgts. Ben Ferson, JuanAvalos and Jeremy Elders and

C/SrA Clifford Branch III.(Photo courtesy of Michelle

Branch.)

Deer Valley

Composite Squadron

302~ ~ ~ ~ ~Celebrating 50 years

of service in 2007

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And YOU

are part of its legacy!

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