pell city squadron - apr 2012

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Vol. 3, No. 4 April 2012

nside this issue:

ommanders

orner

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alendar 2

fety 3

andards and Eval 4

niors Corner 5

ofessional

evelopment

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d You Know? 9

lunteer Magazine

adet Staff

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evelopment

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adet Corner 12-

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COMMANDERS CORNER . . .

From the Commander:

Time for growth

As the temperatures start to warm, we can see thebeginning of a new growing season.

Do we ever wonder if we are growing?

We should always be growing. Personal orprofessional growth is very important to us as individuals and as an organizationGrowth keeps us active. Growth keeps us up to date. Growth keeps us involved

Where are opportunities for growth? They are all around us. There are severalupcoming CAP Professional Development activities in addition to our regularsquadron training. The CAP Professional Development Weekend, South EastRegion Staff College, NESA, or the NCPSC are a few upcoming activities. Ther

are several online courses on the CAP website that are challenging andrewarding. The Aerospace Education or Yeager test is one example. There aother options that are also available. You could take on additional responsibilitieat the Squadron or Wing level. You could work to get qualified in a new aircraft.You could work on an additional FAA rating.

There are many opportunities out there to grow. Dont miss the growing season

Most people practice until they get it right. That is not enough.We need to practice until we dont get it wrong.

Jim GosnellCommander AL-118

Squadron

Commander

Maj. Jim Gosnell

eputy Commander for

Cadet Programs -

Capt. Cindy Bennett

To serve America by developing our Nations youth; accomplishing

local, state and national emergency and humanitarian missions; andeducating our citizens on the impact of aviation and space.

- CAP Mission Statement

nd Lt. Elizabeth Shurbutt,PAO and Newsletter

[email protected]


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

2 3 4 5Cadet Mt.18:00PT at LakesideParkSeniors Mt.18:30

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9Happy

Birthday,Roy Smith

10Happy

Birthday,Alan Furr

11 12Happy

Birthday,Ron TurnerCadet Mt.18:00

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5 16IncomeTaxes Due

17 18HappyBirthday,RichardBurke

19Cadet Mt.18:00

Seniors Mt.18:30

20HappyBirthday,JonathanWatkins

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rthday,rrod Finlay

23 24 25 26Cadet Mt.18:00

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9appyrthday,aniel Iddins

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April 2012April 2012

Calendar . . . Page

Cadet Schedule and Uniform for April 2012:April 5 PT, Safety Brief, Practice Drill at Lakeside Park- (UniformP.T.)

April 12 Leadership (Dress Blues)April 19 Character Development (BDUs)

April 26 Aerospace (BDUs)

April 20-

22WESS

WESSVigilant Warrio

WESS


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Safety . . . Page 3

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Reminder: Read the newsletter and receive a Safety Briefing Credit.

Please email Ron Harlan at - [email protected]

We all know March to be the month with strong winds and the time to get out your kites. But, as with much ofour folklore, March is not the windiest month. No, April actually exceeds the average winds in March by 25%according to my Google of this phenomenon. So I dont feel that Im too late in talking about polishing our skills incross-wind landings. I was fortunate to fly quite a lot in March, and I will have to admit that I was challengedrepeatedly with strong crosswind components. Our flying is predominantly done into and out of single runwayairports so our probability of encountering a significant crosswind is actually fairly high. I read a lot of aviationpublications as I am sure you do too. I recently ran across an article by Chris Hope, an experienced andextremely well qualified instructor on cross wind landings and I would like to share some of his insights oncrosswind procedures.

All of us had cross-wind landings mastered at one time. And, if you fly a plane with the third wheel at the backend instead of the front end, you have never lost that skill. But I find from the flight reviews I conduct, that manypilots have let that skill drift away (similar to the way we let the centerline drift away on short final.) So here aresome techniques that you might have heard and forgotten, or that you might have heard slightly differently, tohelp you get the plane aligned with the centerline of the runway, and to keep it on the centerline while on final andthrough and after touchdown.

Since this column is looking at crosswind landings, lets assume that you can figure out the glideslope andairspeed parts of the pattern, and look only at centerline placement, and aircraft alignment.

When I talk about looking at the runway, the runway picture I am talking about is the entire centerline. I wantto visually line up the far end of the runway with the near end of the runway. Then I want the point on the airplane

nose that is in front of my eyes (not the center of the cowling) lined up with both the near end and far end of therunway. It is nonsensical to talk about lining up with the approach end of the runway. No matter where you are inspace, if you are flying to a single point, you are lined up with that point. You are only lined up with the runwaycenterline if you have all three points lined up.

Some pilots like to fly in a crab all the way down the final approach course, and then align the aircraft with therunway at the last instant. And some pilots like to align the aircraft with the centerline as soon as they roll out theturn from base to final. Both systems work, but both have some drawbacks.

Looking first at the crab-on-final-and-kick-it-out-at-the-end technique. Plus side the airplane is incoordinated flight all the way down the final approach course. No slips, no skids and therefore no extra powerrequirements. Also, this is the same technique you use in flying rectangular courses. Down side lots of changesto the airplane at the last minute to get the plane pitched correctly and on centerline and maintaining the runwayalignment. It can be done, and it is beautiful when it works well. But there is definitely some quick movement

going on here.Now lets look at the infamous wing-low method. Plus side-we can get the correct rudder and aileron figured

out when still away from the runway. Down side we are in a slip, which is a drag producer, which requires anincrease in power. But I generally teach my students to use this technique initially because I believe the plussesoutweigh the minuses. From the time you roll out on final, if you are lining up the far and near ends of the runwayover the point on the cowling, the changes in the flare will be minor. But, yes, you probably need a bit more poweron final to overcome the drag.

So as you are beginning to flare, continue to look all the way down the runway, watching for the aircraft driftand for the nose to slowly turn (usually left). And consciously tell yourself that you will probably need more aileronand rudder at the end so you can ready for it. Dont be nervous about touching down first on the up -wind mainwheel. Count yourself as an expert the first time it happens. Just leave the controls in (and increasing) all the waythrough the rollout and you will start to see the centerline right in front of you, straight ahead. Happy landings, flysafe!

Whichever method you are accustomed to, April will be a great month to practice your technique. If you feel youneed a little refresher on the whole concept, grab one of our CFIs and go out and find a crosswind!

Fly Safe, Ron Harlan,118 Safety Officer


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Standards and Eval. . . Page

Turning FinalThis will be my last article as the squadron standards & evaluation officer. Col. Lynn has asked me

move to the position of Wing Stan/Eval (DOV) officer. I have seen the pilots in this squadron progressover the years from the 172 to the 182 and ultimately to the 182T with the G -1000 navigation package.Most of our pilots have made the transition to the 182T, and I know some are still working diligently tomake the transition. Some of our pilots have earned instrument ratings while others have continuedtheir progress to obtain the commercial certificate.

A few years ago I wrote an article on my thoughts regarding the difference between a pilot and anaviator. Today, I still believe that a true Aviator never loses the desire to keep learning more aboutaviation. Our pilots / aviators would not be a part of the CAP if they were not true aviators. The same istrue for our cadets and senior officers, they all seem to want to keep learning more about their areas ofinterest. This squadron has grown to be one of the best composite squadrons in the wing. Theleadership and the dedication of its members is nothing short of amazing. We have always responded the mission when we are tasked. We train and prepare for the mission. Even though I have been mostinvolved in the training of the squadron pilots I have also seen all the squadron members strive tobecome qualified and then to maintain their readiness. Thank all of you for your efforts and dedication tothe CAP and to this squadron.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our new squadron Stan/Eval officer:

Capt. Tommy Grimes. Tommy brings a wealth of knowledge to the pilots of the squadron. He iscurrently renewing his CFI certificate and acquiring his instrument instructor certification. I have knownTommy for over 20 years. Capt. Grimes is a true aviator and will help the pilots of the squadron maintatheir proficiency and currency. Do not hesitate to give Tommy a call if you are going flying, believe mewhen I say you will learn something from Tommy when flying with him as he has aviation experiences inmultiple types of aircraft ranging from Cessna 150s to multimillion dollar corporate aircraft. Pleasewelcome Capt. Grimes to the squadron Stan/ Eval position.

Major Chris C. IddinsAL Wing Assistant DOV

Safety Beacon - Official Safety Newsletter of theCivil Air PatrolApril Issue

Click on the link below to see the latest copy of this newsletter:http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/Safety_Beacon_April_2012_640E7FA042679.pdf

Share the JoyOne of our responsibilities as Pilots is to share the joy we have of aviation with

others in a safe manner. In the CAP one of the opportunities we have to do that isby giving Cadet Orientation Rides (O-Rides). These are aircraft flights that last

about one hour following a syllabus that has been approved. Each Cadet is allowed five funded Powered Flights, and five funded Glider Flights. If you have no

had the pleasure of giving the First Flight to a Cadet you are truly missing agreat experience.Major Jim Gosnell


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Seniors Corner . . . Page

Attention all SENIORS !!!

The first quarter or the year sure went fast. Scanner training is just about complete and we will soon start reviewingthe Observer material. Below is the schedule for the next quarter. Please work on your SQTR sheets and complettasks that must be done on line, such as the IS100, IS700 and CAP 117 ES parts 1 and 2 ! Also please check outthe new Professional Development site due to be release the first week of April and see whats needed for your nePD level.

We still need qualified pilots to fly Cadets. If you are available, please contact us. We are making progresin reaching this years flight time goal and now with the good weather, we can have a few high timemonths. We are about 80 hours behind. By the time you read this, CAP161 should have just received its100 hour annual. Fresh and ready for the summer!

Hope to see everyone at the meeting next week. If anyone has any questions, please email me [email protected] and let me know.

David L Taylor1st LT, Senior Deputy Commander205-470-9801 - [email protected]

Date 18:30-18:45 18:45-18:50 18:50-19:10 19:10-20:30

5-Apr-12 PD Review Scanner AC

19-Apr-12 Scanner AC

3-May-12 PD Review Safety BREAK Observer AC

17-May-12 & Observer AC

31-May-12 Mentor Discussion Observer AC

14-Jun-12 PD Review Observer AC

28-Jun-12 Observer AC


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Professional Development . . . Page 6

Professional Development WeekendApril 2729, 2012

Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL

The Professional Development Weekend Registration is now open. You can access the registration via theALWG web site at http://alwg.us/ It is important that you sign up and indicate whether you plan to stay on base aMaxwell AFB. We will have a gathering on Friday evening April 27th for those arriving that evening. We willbegin bright and early on Saturday morning April 28th and go until late afternoon and will plan a get-together onthat evening. Sunday morning the 29th we will again start early and hopefully be completed by midday and onour way home.

FYI there is NO fee for attending the courses. There is a cost for housing on the base but is minimal and mealsare extremely reasonable on base. We will provide more details on housing later.

The Squadron Leadership School (SLS), Corporate Learning Course (CLC), UCC (Unit Commanders Course)and Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC) are all critical courses in the professional development programs of theCAP. It impacts promotions, PD levels and specialty tracks and is important that each of you make the effort toattend. I am personally very excited about our Directors of the programs this year as they are all very capable anexperienced CAP members who will make the courses interesting and informative.

One of the privileges of participating in the Civil Air Patrol is the opportunity to participate in advanced training asan officer through a variety of advanced courses and schools. These courses and schools are taught by experi-enced CAP members who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their presentations.

Our next Professional Development Weekend is April 28-29, 2012 at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL. We willconduct the Squadron Leadership School (SLS), Corporate Learning Course (CLC), the newUnit CommandersCourse (UCC) and Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC) course on that weekend.

For promotion from 1st Lt. to Captain one must complete SLS. For promotion from Captain to Major one mustcomplete CLC. To obtain the Master Rating in Cadet Programs Officer specialty track one must complete the TLCcourse and serve as a staff officer involved in the planning and instructing during the TLC course.

We will have the opportunity to have several of our most recognized and knowledgeable squadron commandersconducting the UCC. Our Wing Senior Command Staff are strongly encouraging each Squadron Commander andVice-Commander to participate in the newUCC. We plan to not only introduce this new course but use the oppotunity to discuss many of the new reporting requirements and internet based systems we must use in CAP. If youwant to learn what the senior and composite squadrons are doing that have successful programs, growing andgarnering a lot of attention for their efforts you want to attend this training.

In addition, one must serve as a staff member of SLS/CLC/UCC/TLC to advance from Major to Lt. Colonel. Thosewho advance must give back and the best and most important way is by teaching and mentoring.

The importance of learning how to function as a squadron commander, a duty officer and as a memberof a team it is important to attend these courses to learn and to contribute your specific expertise tomake our squadrons, our Wing and CAP Regionally and Nationally better organizations. We take seri-ously our course offerings and we work hard to provide the best learning environment possible.

Specific information of these three courses is listed below:


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Squadron Leadership School (SLS) is designed to enhance a senior members performance at the squadron level and toincrease understanding of the basic function of a squadron and how to improve squadron operations. Prerequisites for at-tendance are completion of Level I and enrollment in one or more specialty tracks. Upon completion of the school, membersshould be able to understand the basic expectations associated with being a CAP member; commit to serving as a staff of-ficer or NCO; develop an appreciation for the essential role squadrons play in CAP; acquire practical knowledge necessaryfor serving as a staff officer; and comprehend the leadership attitudes and skills necessary for serving effectively as a squadron staff officer.

Corporate Learning Course (CLC) is an option after completing Squadron Leadership School to learn about squadron op-erations. The term corporate in the title of this course refers to CAPs status as a nonprofit humanitarian corporation char-tered by the United States Congress in 1946. Accordingly, wing-level operations carry out the major duties and responsibili-ties of the corporation for each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The CLC is designed to explain how a wingoperates in each of CAPs major mission elements and how mission support functions support these mission elements.Armed with this knowledge, senior members can learn how they and their respective organizations can best support the wingand fulfill the corporate role of CAP. Upon completion of the course, members should be able to identify the function of thethree mission elements of the wing, explain how the wing operates to carry out the missions of Aerospace Education, CadetPrograms, Emergency Services, explain how the mission support functions support the three mission elements of the wing,be able to analyze situations where core values impact the operation of the wing, discuss member roles in promoting corpo-rate accountability and responsibility and the integration of Core Values into operations at all levels, compare and contrastleadership and management and describe situations in which each would be used.

The newUnit Commanders Course (UCC) standardizes the training of squadron and group commanders throughout CAP.These commanders are the people responsible for administering programs and managing the volunteer members in the fieldUCC discusses the traits and skills new unit commanders will need to develop to effectively manage their units. Topics in-clude recruiting and retention, command responsibility and accountability, safety, how to work with families, management,leadership, communication, and elements of successful units and leaders. UCC is designed around a core/elective format. Aattendees complete a core of lessons and a variety of lesson electives. Our wing can tailor the courses to meet the uniqueneeds of our commanders.

Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC) course is the centerpiece of the Cadet Programs Officers specialty track. It preparesseniors to lead cadets at the unit level. This course focuses on the Senior member leader. To foster the learning environ-ment that encourages open discussion among seniors, cadets are prohibited from participating in TLC. This program is re-quired to obtain the Master rating in the Cadet Program Officers specialty track along with participation as a staff memberpreparing and teaching in the course.

We will be posting up the appropriate information for signing up for these courses very shortly. Members shouldplan to arrive on Friday evening April 27 unless one lives close by the Maxwell AFB and opts to drive. We willstart classes promptly at 0800 with registration opening at 0700 each day. Our planning in previous PD events arto pack as much as possible into the training on Saturday and finish earlier on Sunday to allow members to traveback home at a reasonable time.

Standby for additional information to be posted on the ALWG web site http://alwg.us/ within the next week for registration information.

Capt. Rick Kilgore , Director of Professional DevelopmentAlabama Wing CAPALWG CAP(o) 205/824-3635 - (f) 205/824-3677 - (c) 205/901-6460


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SOUTHEAST REGION STAFF COLLEGEJuly 8-14, 2012McGhee Tyson

Knoxville, Tennessee

For those who are planning ahead, the Southeast Region Staff Col-lege will be held July 8-14, 2012 at McGhee Tyson ANGB, TN outsideof Knoxville this year.

The CAP Region Staff College is designed to provide selected seniormembers with the ability to better execute the duties and responsibili-

ties associated with CAP command and staff positions. RSC providesstudents with in-depth studies of management, leadership, and com-munications skills, and shows how CAP's missions are accomplishedat the region level. Seminar discussions, case studies, and practicalexercises are integral parts of the RSC program.

RSC lasts for 40 classroom hours in a laboratory/seminar environ-ment, with the school itself lasting from 5-7 days. It is in some of the

finest facilities in the Southeast at the McGhee Tyson Air NationalGuard Base. This school is only held annually within our SoutheastRegion.

We will provide more information as it becomes available to us butmark those dates down on the calendar.

Rick Kilgore, Capt, CAPDirector Professional DevelopmentALWG CAP(o) 205/824-3635(f) 205/824-3677(c) 205/901-6460


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Did You Know? . . . Page 9

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that you can qualify to be an aircrew member as well as a ground team member?You may do this at the squadron, wing or national level, depending on availability of the training.have been fortunate enough to have completed the GSAR training through Team Leader level, awell as the Mission Scanner/Photographer.

As most of you know, the Alabama Wing hosts the Wing Emergency Services School (WESS) oof Maxwell Air Force Base, at their training facility known as Vigilant Warrior. Many of you havenever had the opportunity to see the facility. During the March training weekend, I had thepleasure of being asked to fly out of Wetumka and take pictures of Vigilant Warrior, for the AirForce. This was the first time I had been in a CAP aircraft except for during my training at NESA

The flight not only gave me an opportunity to practice what I had learned at NESA but, it also gavme a look at the flying side of the mission, as opposed to being on a ground team. The other

purpose of the flight was to provide the ground team students the opportunity to practice ground air signals and to read air to ground signals. I had used ground to air signals however, this woulbe my first opportunity to see them from the aircrew point of view. The ground teams did a greatjob but, I could see that in an area of restricted visibility, it might be difficult for the aircrew to seethe panels. It wasnt easy seeing them in a clearing. I recommend using them only if radiocontact cannot be made.

The other part of the signaling was air to ground signaling. The pilot had to make severalrepeated motions, such as pitch and yaw ,to signal to the ground teams. Even with a seat belt oit was difficult to stay in one place during the maneuvers. Since I was in the back seat, the pilot

repeatedly asked if I was getting sick. I dont know if having been in the Navy had anything to dowith it but, I didnt get sick and enjoyed the entire flight.

Im including a couple of pictures that I took on my flight over Vigilant Warrior. So . . . for those oyou who wondered what it looks like, Now You Know.

Eddie Shurbutt, Capt.SER-AL-118


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Volunteer Magazine Information . . . Page 1

Pell City Cadet StaffCadet CommanderC/1st Lt. Rachel Shurbutt

Executive OfficerC/1st Lt. Brain ScottCadet Deputy CommanderC/2nd Lt. Jerrod Finlay

Flights Commanders C/Chief MSgt Michael Norwood (Bravo Flight)

C/Chief MSgt Jonathan Watkins (Alpha Flight)

Flight Sergeants C/MSgt Christian Norwood (Alpha Flight)C/Chief MSgt Allaina Howard (Bravo Flight)

Leadership OfficersC/TSgt John Smith and Christian NorwoodAerospace OfficerC/Chief MSgt Jonathan Watkins

Safety OfficerC/1st Lt. Daniel SmithEmergency Services OfficerC/2nd Lt. Jerrod Finlay

P.T. OfficerC/Maj. Peter Randolph

Civil Air Patrols Volunteer magazine forJanuaryMarch is now available online!

If your household has more than one CAPmember and you receive multiple copies of

this magazine, you may choose to opt out tohelp save CAP money.

A digital version of the magazine is availableonline http://www.capvolunteernow.com/cap_volunteer

(The April-June Newsletter was not availablewhen I completed the newsletter. I will update

it as soon as it becomes available.)


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Character Development and PAOs CORNER . . . Page 1

Character Development

In addition to Civil Air Patrol, homeschooling my daughter Rachel, being involved atchurch, and volunteering at the horse barn, one of my major passions is teaching piano.Last week while I was teaching twin sisters a duet piece, a new thought popped into my

head, and I shared it with them.Both of the girls are high achievers and tend to be perfectionists. They sometimes get

upset with each other when mistakes are made while playing together. I told them that thbest way to be a good performer of duets is to look at each other as a partner. Eachpartners job is to make the other look their best.

To make the other pianist look her best, each has to take her job of learning the pieceseriously. She has to practice, count, correct incorrect notes and rhythms, and do her besto play the music correctly. The other student has to do the same as well. When one slowdown, the other needs to compensate so that they will keep the music together. By doingthis, both pianists end up looking good when it comes recital time!

The same goes with being a member of Civil Air Patrol. Each of us, no matter what raor skill level, has a job to do. The best way we can make the whole squadron look well isto try our best to make each other look good. When we take our commitment seriously, itreflects well on the squadron, the wing, and on national as well. When we take an attitudthat what we do or dont do really doesnt matter, all are affected negatively.

As the old adage states, A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Lets all strive be strong links in whatever chain we find ourselves.

2nd Lt. Elizabeth Shurbutt

WHERE TO FIND US ON THEINTERNET:

Civil Air Patrolwww.gocivilairpatrol.com/

Cadet Serviceshttp://www.capmembers.com/

Alabama Wing of Civil Air Patrol

http://www.alwg.cap.gov/

Pell City Civil Air Patrolhttp://www.pellcitycap.org/

Wing Emergency Services School (WESS)http://wess.alwg.us/

Photo Files on Flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/bethshurbutt/

collections/72157615727997818/

On Facebook: Civil Air Patrol, AL WingCivil Air Patrol, Pell

City Composite Squadron, SER-AL-118, Civil Air Patrol

CADET PROGRAM EMAILGROUP:

A Yahoo Email group has been set up to macommunication between members easiInvitations were sent to all the cadet members

If you are not receiving updates and remindefrom the Yahoo Group, you most likely are no

member of it yet.

Please contact Beth Shurbutt at:

[email protected] and request that sadd you to the group.

You can also go to the Yahoo Group site ajoin:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PellCityCAP/


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Cadet Corner . . . Page 1

Cadets Corner

Spring looks to be here! Everywhere you look, there is green grass,reen trees, flowers blooming, and birds singing, people cutting therass and planting stuff. Ive seen shorts and tank tops on folks and its

nly March. The temperatures are already in the 80s during the dayow, what will summer bring?

Spring also brings news of acceptance into National Cadet SpecialActivities, deadlines for staff applications to Al/MS Summer

ncampment, and lots of plans for vacations and summer activities. Inow we have cadets that will be attending NESA, COS, Encampmentnd other activities this summer. Congratulations to all those that have been accepted into

heir choice of activities.The WESS cycle for 2011-2012 will have it final session April 20-22 and the graduation

xercise and ceremony will be on Sunday April 22. All parents and family members are invio attend. Details will be announced as soon as they are available.Professional Development Weekend is being held April 28-29 at Maxwell Air Force Base

or Senior members. We have a need for those that work with our cadets to go and attend tLC course that is being offered. Please consider this course, it will help develop a deepernderstanding of the Cadet Program. Registration is open now at www.alwg.us.

Basic Cadet Training is being held May 4-5 at the Vigilant Warrior Training Facility. This ee to the cadet event that will teach you what you need to know to succeed in CAP. You weed to provide your own transportation to this event. Details are already being sent out ineparate emails about this event.

Cadet NCO Academy is also being held May 4-5 at the Vigilant Warrior Training Facility.

his event will focus on public speaking, leadership and leading a flight. If you are interesten attending this, please get me your name by April 18th. I have to rank the cadets and turn st in by April 20th.

As spring turns into summer and we all get busier in our lives always remember to thinkbout everything we do from a safety standpoint. Dont forget to drink plenty of fluids as the

emps continue to rise and as we venture into the woods and fields, be sure to use sunscrend bug spray. Watch where you put your feet and always look for those safety hazards. Iope everybody enjoys the great weather we are having and we all stay safe but have fun

ur adventures.

TRIVIA QUESTION:

What is the tail number of the Pell City Composite Squadrons Aircraft?

BONUS:What is the CAP ID on our CAP van?

Email your answers to Cpt. Bennett at: [email protected]


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Aerospace Hi

How many of you know what a moonbuggyrace is? This years moonbuggy race will be h

April 13-14 at the US Space and Rocket Cente

Teams from all over the US and the world willcompete to see who can navigate through anobstacle course designed to simulate the moosurface. Open to teams from high school up, tstudents have to engineer a vehicle that cantraverse this obstacle course while at the samtime meeting height, width, and weight

estrictions. This sounds like an exciting and challenging project and would be interesting twatch the competition. If you are interested in attending this event more info can be found

ere:

http://www.al.com/42/index.ssf/2012/03/2012_moonbuggy_race_to_feature.html

Nag, nag, nag. Here I am again, how many senior members have startedstudying Journey of Flight? To take the Yeager exam, this is the textneeded. Remember also, the Yeager Award can be used in place of a

public presentation to a non-CAP group to meet professional developmentrequirements during Level IV. So if public speaking makes you break out inhives and cold sweats this is a good opportunity for you. I repeat study the

book, take the test; it is open book, has been in chronological order and isnot timed. If you need help getting started, contact me

[email protected] or 256-225-2230.TRIVIA QUESTION

There werent any winners to my last trivia question; What was another name for the Gemipace program? The answer is the sandwich program. This was something I wasnt fam

with so I found more information here:

http://news.discovery.com/space/the-

case-

of-

the-

contraband-

corned-

beef-

sandwich.htm

P.T. CHANGE!! ATTENTION ALL CADETS!

Physical Training, held on the first Thursday of each month, wiback at Lakeside Park, adjacent to the Pell City Civic Center

Please get there a few minutes early and be dressed appropriatRemember that wearing blue jeans for P.T. is not allowed.

If you have any questions, please contact the next person in yochain of command!


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CADET OATH"I pledge to serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend meetings regularly, participa

actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly and advance my education and training rapidto prepare myself to be of service to my community, state and nation."

Congratulations, Cadet Todd Aycock on your promotion to Cadet Airman.Todd is the son of Barry and Sandra Warren of Eastaboga, Alabama.


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W.E.S.S. (http://wess.alwg.us/) . . . Page 1

W.E.S.S. TrainingApril 20-22 , 2012Vigilant WarriorTitus, Alabama

The Schedule for April WESS will be:Basics and Advanced Making up of tasks, Graduation Mission, and Graduation.

Ground Team Leader SchoolSearch Management (part 2), Probability of Detection (POMissing Persons Exercise, Working with SAR Canines, and Makeup Tasks.

Graduation will be held on Sunday, April 22. More information on time, location, and requirements will be sent outsoon as it is available. All parents of graduating cadets are encouraged to attend.

March WESS was a great weekend. The weather cooperated and much training was accomplished. In addition tohe scheduled training, WESS was honored to have the crew and helicopter from Air EVAC Lifeteam come and givan informational presentation, followed by a question and answer session. The cadets were allowed to sit in theaircraft and have a hands-on experience.

Pell City has been well represented at this years WESS by top-notch cadet students and staff. Thank you all for y

participation!


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S.S. (http://wess.alwg.us/) . . . Page 16


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W.E.S.S. (http://wess.alwg.us/) . . . Page 1


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Trivia Question . . . Page 18

TR

IVIA

Last Months Trivia Question:The problem of manned, powered flightwas essentially solved in 1885 with the in-vention of the internal combustion engine.

It was designed and built by which Germanengineer?

ANSWER:Gottlieb Daimler produced the first singlecylinder internal combustion engine. Futuredevelopments enabled construction of anengine with a power-to-weight ratio sufficient tolift man and machine. Otto Lilienthal built whatis considered to be the forerunner of the hangglider. Karl Benz obtained the first patent forthe internal combustion engine and Mercedes

was a model name of an early motor vehiclebuilt by Daimler in 1901. In 1926 Daimler andBenz became business partners and foundedone of the most famous motor manufacturingcompanies in the world, Daimler-Benz.Mercedes Benz was the brand name that theyused.

TRIVIA QUESTION FOR MARCH:In 1804 the first glider was flown. It was soon developed

sufficiently to carry a small boy. The craft was designed andbuilt by an Englishman. What was his name?

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