Aircraft Operations
Providing safe, effective, and efficient,
standardized guidance to those who fly
in the Civil Air Patrol.
Joe Piccotti, NHQ/DOV
Lt Col Mike Moyer, CAP/DOV
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Aircraft Operations
Overview
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Key Personnel
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Year in Review
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60-1 Changes
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Stan/Eval
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Trends
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Training
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Safety Concerns
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Aircraft Operations
Key Personnel
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Col Michael J. Murrell, CAP
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Lt Col Michael Moyer, CAP
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Deputy Chief Of Staff, Operations
Standardization & Evaluation Officer
Col Jack Buschmann, CAP
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Glider Program Officer
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Aircraft Operations
Key Personnel
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Joe Piccotti, HQ CAP/DOV
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Chief of Aircraft Operations
Standardization/Evaluations & Flight Training
888.211.1812 EX 331 Fax: 334-953-4242
Lpiccotti@capnhq.gov
105 South Hansell St., Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
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Aircraft Operations
Year in Review
Status, Aircraft Upgrades & MX
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CAP Pilots
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New planes purchased
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10,000+ Total
2800+ Active Flyers
2011 – 4
2012 – Expect 19
Consolidated MX
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100% of wings enrolled!
52 wings/550 aircraft
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Aircraft Operations
Year in Review
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1 Oct – 1 Aug AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison
Air Defense
Drug Interdiction
Range Support
Route Survey
SAR
DSCA/DR
Surrogate Predator
Other/HLS
Training
Maintenance
Cadet Orientation
Total
FY11
2,139
4,960
521
619
1,709
1,787
850
1,448
22,888
6,097
9,083
52,101
FY12
1,697
4,799
393
751
2,514
165
616
2,113
25,302
6,505
12,981
57,836
% Diff
-20.7%
-3.2%
-24.6%
21.3%
47.1%
-90.8%
-27.5%
45.9%
10.5%
6.7%
42.9%
11.0%
* Flying hour comparison directly affected by budget.
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Aircraft Operations
Year in Review
Glider Program
 SSA/CAP MOA (on Aircraft Operations web page)
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Soaring Society of America (SSA)
Sharing of resources
Meeting attendance at other organization’s meetings
SSA provide mentors to CAP glider program
Status
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Number of CAP Gliders – 42
13 glider Region Centers of Excellence (RCOE)
Utilization – 200 launches/glider (annually)
Sorties in WMIRS (now includes non-CAP gliders)
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Aircraft Operations
Year in Review
Milestones:
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G1000 Training Program - Done
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CAPR 60-1 / Revision - Done
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NCPSC / Rewrite – Done
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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CAPR 60-1 Revision Dated: 16 April 2012
Wing Supplements to CAPR 60-1 on Web
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All supps to previous CAPR 60-1 expire on 16 Oct 12
Must be revised & re-approved IAW CAPR 60-1
Submit for approval as MS Word document via E-mail
Coord with the CAP Region, SD, LR, 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 Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Flight/Sortie Time Definition (1-3, o):
Flight / Sortie - A flight/sortie begins when the aircraft begins to
move forward on takeoff. It ends after airborne flight when the
aircraft returns to the surface and either of the following
conditions occur:
(1) The engine is stopped, or any engine on a multiengine aircraft,
[except as required on CAPF 5 evaluations] or
(2) A change is made in the crew which enplanes or deplanes a
crewmember. A single flight may include multiple take-offs and
landings.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Checklists (2-1, n)
Use of manufacturer's checklist or NHQ CAP approved checklist(s)
is mandatory in all CAP aircraft. NHQ CAP approved checklist
must first be coordinated with the appropriate CAP-USAF LR
and approved by the respective wing maintenance officer. The
Pilot in Command has the final responsibility to ensure each
checklist complies with the appropriate Pilot’s Operating
Handbook (POH) or Flight Manual. These checklists do not
replace the appropriate Pilot's Operating Handbook or Flight
Manual and include selected procedures only.
Note: NHQ approved checklists are located online at: http://capmembers.com
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Passenger Requirements (2-3, b):
All non-CAP members, other than Military/National Guard, (Title 10
and Title 32)/Federal employees, and ROTC/JROTC cadets
(ROTC/JROTC flight orientation program only), must execute a
CAPF 9, Release (For Non CAP Members), and leave the form
in a secure location on the ground known to the flight release
officer (FRO) or mission IC. ROTC/JROTC cadets must
complete a hold harmless agreement in accordance with the
ROTC/JROTC Orientation Flight MOA.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Aircraft Requirements (2-4, g & h):
CAP corporate aircraft are the resource of choice for AFAMs.
Member owned/furnished aircraft, with the exception of gliders
and balloons, should only be used on AFAMs when CAP
corporate aircraft are not available or when mission
requirements dictate the usage of non-corporate aircraft.
Before utilizing a member-owned/furnished aircraft for AFAMs,
CAP-USAF policies require that the aircraft be inspected by
CAP-USAF LR personnel utilizing the CAPF 71, CAP Aircraft
Inspection Checklist. Inspections must be conducted annually
and are valid for one year. A facsimile of the aircraft
airworthiness certificate must also be provided to the CAP-USAF
LR for their files when the aircraft is submitted for inspection.
CAP-USAF also requires the aircraft owner annually to sign a
hold harmless agreement (HHA).
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Groundings and Mishaps (2-7, b):
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. The pilot will remain grounded until reinstated to flight
status per paragraph 2-7c of this regulation. Written notification
of temporary grounding resulting from an incident or accident is
not required since the grounding is automatic.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Pilot Training (2-8, d):
For C182 airplanes, a student pilot must obtain the written
permission of their wing or region commander to train in a
specific C182 airplane and with a specific flight instructor. Such
permission may be granted for multiple flights (including all the
flights needed to complete private pilot flight training). Any
change of flight instructor or C182 airplane used will require
another written permission be obtained by the student.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Glider Operations (2-9):
The Region Centers of Excellence (RCOE) program is an optional
National program established by the NEC to effectively manage
the glider program and aggressively promote and provide more
glider orientation flights to our cadets, as well as glider flight
training. For those regions that have opted to participate in the
program, consult the National Stan/Eval web page for the latest
requirements.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Classification of CAP Pilots (3-7, d, 6 & 8):
(6) Teacher Orientation Pilots must hold commercial pilot
privileges.
(8) Satisfactorily receive an Orientation Pilot endorsement, during a
CAPF 5, Flight Evaluation, within the preceding 12 calendar
months and be appointed in OPS Quals as an ROTC and/or
CAP Orientation pilot by the, region or wing commander, or their
designee.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Classification of CAP Pilots (3-7, continued):
Must be appointed in Ops Qual:
- CAP Instructor Pilot
- CAP Check Pilot
- CAP Check Pilot Examiner
- CAP Tow Pilot
- CAP Mission Pilot
- CAP Mission Pilot Examiner
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
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60-1 Revision
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Pilot Records (3-9, a & b):
a. All pilot data must be entered into the CAP OPS Quals system
and validated. Data entered shall include all relevant FAA pilot
qualifications, CAPFs 5, aircraft questionnaire(s), commander
written designations (including electronic approval in eServices)
and other items needed to establish CAP aircraft operating
privileges under this regulation. A copy of current Pilot and
Medical certificates must also be uploaded and maintained in
OPS Quals.
b. All CAP pilots must “acknowledge” at least once, the CAP
Statement of Understanding, by dating the Statement of
Understanding paragraph in Operations Qualification.
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
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UP- DATED STAN-EVAL WEBSITE
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WMIRS
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Renamed Web Page “Aircraft Operations”
Access made easier at: www.capmembers.com
Menu on Left: CAP Pilots
Easy Navigation
CAP Pilot and Flight Training information, related
FAA sites, AOPA courses, Weather, and more!
Standardized Sortie Generation
Ops Qual
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Real-time qualification data
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
WMIRS Updated:
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Add Air Sortie Page - Hobbs
Pre-flight/Engine Start
Engine Stop/Post-flight
100% of Hobbs accounted for – Reimbursement!
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
Safety, Training, Evaluation Emphasis Item
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Taxi/Ground Movement Mishaps
 May occur due to inattentiveness or other human
factors related distractions
 Look out the windows!
 Know where you are going
 Be aware of all obstacles,
then move or avoid them!
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
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Standardized Flying Rules are critical to safe Ops!
Mishaps may occur due to:
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Disregarded Rules
Risky Behavior
Ignored Rogue Ops
Lack of Corrective Actions
Strong (CCs + Stan/Eval + Instructors) = Safe Ops
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Standards must be enforced!
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
On the way:
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eForm 5 Pilot Flight Evals are coming!
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Will improve trend analysis
Provides real-time flight eval trend data
Provides accurate comparison to safety
management system (SMS) root cause trends
Improves awareness of CAP’s senior leaders
and program managers on needed emphasis
areas
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Aircraft Operations
Trends
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Flight Evaluations given: 527
Satisfactory Flight Evaluations: 508
Success Rate: 96%
Unsatisfactory trend focus areas
 Use of Checklist
 Communications
 Surface & Traffic Pattern Operations
 Steep Turns
 Normal Approach & Landings
 Precision Approaches
 Ground Handling/Taxi incidents (from Safety reports)
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Aircraft Operations
Training
Education!
 Aircraft Operations
 Online education – Available on Aircraft Ops Webpage
 Risk Management
 Online education – Now available in CAP’s Safety
Management System (SMS)
In the Works!
 Aircrew Emergency Training Course
 Online – Coming Soon!
 Leslie Vazquez, Former CAP/DOV
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Aircraft Operations for Commanders
 Commander’s Corner-Video - Coming Soon!
 Joe Vazquez, CAP/CV
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Aircraft Operations
Safety Concerns
Recent Mishaps – General Overview:
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Towing aircraft - tail struck hangar door
Pushing aircraft - aileron collided with hangar door,
elevator pushed into I-beam roof support
Hard landings - totaled one aircraft, another with
bulkhead damage under repair.
Tail strikes – Rudder damage during normal landing,
often seen during soft field landing practice.
Propeller-tips damaged, taxiing off approved surface or
unfamiliar unpaved or worn taxiway locations.
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Aircraft Operations
Safety Concerns
“Doveryai, no Proveryai“ (Trust but Verify)
- Russian Proverb
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Documentation: prompt & complete in WMIRS & Ops Quals
Landings: x-wind / wind sock / other runway?
“Where’s my wing tip?”/”Where’s the hangar door?”
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Use of cadets to move aircraft may be higher risk
Just say “NO!” If you can’t see something, don’t guess.
Stop, look, verify. Use your crew if necessary, but do not
proceed.
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Aircraft Operations
Safety Concerns
Ground & Taxi Mishaps
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National Commander Emphasis Item!
CAPR 60-1, paragraph 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.
Take precautions to avoid ground and taxi mishaps!
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Aircraft Operations
Safety Concerns
Ground Handling Mishap Solutions
from the Minnesota wing:
Aircraft movement guide lines
Perpendicular termination line
Rear chock fixed to the floor
Taxi lines painted to provide
nose wheel alignment
Best Practice is available on
www.capmembers.com/safety
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Detect a Problem?
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Learn from the mistakes of others.
You won't live long enough to make all of them
yourself.
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In God We Trust, Others We Monitor
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Let’s be Careful Serving
Our Communities
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Aircraft Operations
Summary
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Key Personnel
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Year in Review
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60-1 Changes
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Stan/Eval
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Trends
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Training
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Safety Concerns
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