Civil Air Patrol
Aircraft Operations:
Stan/Eval and
Flight Training
CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES
Civil Air Patrol
Aircraft Operations
Providing safe, effective, and efficient,
standardized guidance to those who fly in the
Civil Air Patrol.
Joe Piccotti
Chief, Aircraft Operations
NHQ/DOV
Lt Col Leslie Vazquez
National Stan/Eval Officer
Former CAP/DOV
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Aircraft Operations
Overview
Key Personnel
Year in Review
60-1 Changes
Stan/Eval
Trends
Training
Safety Concerns
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Aircraft Operations
Key Personnel
Col Michael J. Murrell, CAP
Deputy Chief Of Staff, Operations
Col Carlton Sumner, CAP
Standardization & Evaluation Officer
Col Jack Buschmann, CAP
Glider Program Officer
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Aircraft Operations
Key Personnel
Joe Piccotti, HQ CAP/DOV
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
 10,000+ Total
 3000+ Active Flyers
 New planes purchased
 2012 – 19
 2013 – Purchases pending
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Consolidated MX
 100% of wings enrolled!
 52 wings/550 aircraft
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Aircraft Operations
Year in Review
 1 Oct – 1 Aug AF Mission Flying Hour Comparison
Mission Type
Air Defense
FY12
1,696
FY13
1,080
% Diff
-36.3%
Drug Interdiction
4,803
3,236
-32.6%
Range Support
Route Survey
SAR
DSCA/DR
Surrogate Predator
Other/HLS
Training
Maintenance
393
750
2,529
165
616
2,114
25,313
6,502
329
424
1,618
2,017
935
2,530
22,357
5,956
-16.3%
-43.5%
-36.0%
1122.4%
51.8%
19.7%
-11.7%
-8.4%
Cadet Orientation
12,996
12,115
-6.8%
Total
57,877
52,597
-9.1%
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* Flying hour comparison directly affected by budget.
Aircraft Operations
Year in Review
Glider Program
 Status
 Number of CAP Gliders: 41 flying & 15 (requiring repairs)
 4 active glider Region Centers of Excellence (RCOE)
 Utilization: approx 200 launches/glider (annually)
 Sorties in WMIRS (now includes non-CAP gliders)
 CAPR 60-1 Expanded Guidance
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Glider/Tow Plane/Launch-Instructions
Located “Aircraft Ops/CAP Pilots” web
Glider Flights
FY12
8,001
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FY13
7,418
% Diff
-7.3%
Aircraft Operations
Year in Review
Glider Program
SSA/CAP MOA
Located “Aircraft Ops” web page
 Soaring Society of America (SSA)
 Sharing of resources & joint meeting attendance
 SSA provides mentors for CAP
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Aircraft Operations
Year in Review
Milestones:
 G1000 Training Program – Done
 G500/GTN 650 Courses - Done
 CAPR 60-1 (Flight Management) – Revised
 CAPR 60-2 (Flight Clinics) – Done
 CAPP 212 (Stan/Eval Officer) - Updated
 NCPSC / Rewrite – Done
 Mission Symbols - Updated
 Exams - Updated
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
CAPR 60-1 Revision Dated: 12 December 2012
Wing Supplements to CAPR 60-1 on Web
 All supps to previous CAPR 60-1 expired on 12 Jun 13
 Must be revised & re-approved IAW CAPR 60-1
 Submit for approval as MS Word document via E-mail
 Coord 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 Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
1-2. Supplements, Operating Instructions,
and Waivers. Flight/Sortie Time Definition
Supplements, operating instructions (OI) and waivers, to this
regulation cannot be issued below the wing level (except
Congressional Squadron). Wing supplements, OIs and
waivers to this regulation require coordination for approval
in the following order: CAP wing commander, CAP region
commander, CAP-USAF/LR, CAP-USAF/XO, NHQ/DOV and
NHQ/DO approval. Supplements, OIs and waivers from the
Congressional Squadron (NHQ-001) must be submitted
through the National Chief of Staff and to the CAP-USAF
MELR/CC for approval. Supplement, OI and waiver
coordination will be accomplished via e-mail with a MS Word
file attachment.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
1-3. Definition of Terms.
n. Electronic Chart Display (ECD) – A display device that
presents a comprehensive depiction of interactive
information and/or precomposed information that is the
functional equivalent of a paper aeronautical chart.
o. Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) – An electronic display system
intended primarily for flight deck use that includes the
hardware and software needed to support flight operations.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
1-3. Definition of Terms.
q. 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 any of the following conditions occur:
(1) The engine is stopped, or any engine on a
multiengine aircraft, [except as required on CAPF 5
evaluations].
(2) A change is made in the crew which enplanes or
deplanes a crewmember. A single flight may include
multiple take-offs and landings.
(3) The last landing on a cadet's first solo flight.
(4) The glider comes to rest after landing.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
1-3. Definition of Terms.
r. Flight Clinic – An organized consolidated event
conducted to improve CAP pilots’ basic flight
skills, usually through participation in formal,
structured ground and flight activity.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
Checklists (2-1, n)
n. Use of manufacturer's checklist or NHQ CAP approved
checklist(s) is mandatory in all CAP aircraft. All new
checklists
and
checklist
modifications
require
coordination for NHQ CAP approval in the following
order: The respective CAP wing maintenance officer, CAP
wing
commander,
CAP-USAF/LR,
CAP-USAF/XO,
NHQ/DOV and NHQ/DO approval. Coordination will be
accomplished via e-mail with a MS Word file attachment.
The pilot in command has the final responsibility…
Note: NHQ approved checklists are located online at:
http://capmembers.com
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
2-1. Basic Rules.
h. All occupants shall wear seat belts and shoulder
harnesses (if available) during takeoff and landing.
All occupants shall wear safety restraints during all
other phases of flight unless such wear interferes
with crew member duties. The pilot operating the
aircraft will wear lap belts and shoulder harness at
all times.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
2-2. Operation Limits.
a. A FAA flight plan must be filed and activated for
every flight of a CAP aircraft beyond 50 nautical
miles distance from point of origin. Those flights
that are part of a supervised mission may be
exempted from this requirement by the mission
incident commander (IC) contingent upon alternate
flight following procedures (see paragraph 2-5e).
(1) Flight Plans. Use the three-letter, three-/fourdigit call sign “CAP ####” in the Aircraft
Identification block in FAA flight plans in lieu of
the aircraft registration “N” number. Include the
aircraft tail number in the Remarks section of the
flight plan.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
2-3. Passenger Requirements.
…Non-CAP passengers require advance
approval through the CAP NOC from
NHQ/DO for corporate missions, CAPUSAF LR for AF training missions, or the
approval authority for other AFAMs
(example CAP NOC/AFNORTH/CAP-USAF
CC). Prior to requesting approval for nonCAP passengers, consult the CAP-USAF
“Required Information
for Non-CAP
Passenger Requests” memorandum for
record located on the National Aircraft Ops
& Stan/Eval web page...
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
2-3. Passenger Requirements.
c. CAP members will carry proof of CAP membership.
d. CAP members will wear an appropriate CAP uniform
except as indicated below:
(1) Occupants of CAP gliders and tow planes while
participating in glider activities; (NOTE: Though a
uniform is not required, personnel should wear
clothing that is appropriate for the conditions in
which they are operating, identifies them as CAP
members, and reflects CAP in a positive manner.)
(2) Crew members requested not to wear uniforms
by the customer of a CD/HLS mission;
(3) As otherwise noted or approved in CAPM 39-1.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
2-4. Aircraft Requirements.
h. Before utilizing a member-owned/furnished
aircraft for AFAMs, review and comply with
CAP-USAF policies pertaining to aircraft
inspections and utilization of the CAPF 71,
CAP Aircraft Inspection Checklist (exception:
Gliders and balloons do not need to be
inspected by CAP-USAF personnel).
Inspections must be conducted annually and
are valid for one year. A facsimile of the
aircraft airworthiness certificate, including
gliders and balloons, must also be provided to
the CAP-USAF LR for its files when the aircraft
is submitted for inspection.. Passenger
Requirements.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
2-5. Flight Release.
f. Flight activities involving multiple orientation flights at
the same location, and on the same day, may be released
on CAPF 99 without passenger, flight time and estimated
landing time information, in lieu of prior eFlight release,
provided each participating aircraft and PIC combination
is identified in advance and that someone on the ground
at the activity site tracks aircraft occupants and flight
times for reporting back to the FRO for later entry as
eFlight releases.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
2-10. Air Shows.
Prior to flying in and/or positioning
an aircraft to assist with an air
show, consult CAPR 900-5 for
specific guidance.
2-11. Flight Clinics.
Flight clinics will be planned,
documented and reported in
accordance with CAPR 60-2.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
3-2. CAPF 5 Administration.
c. Check pilots should inquire into the applicant’s
use of EFBs/ECDs and include their use during all
annual and abbreviated flight evaluations, as
appropriate. Additional guidance for crewmembers
is available on:
http://www.capmembers.com/emergency_services/ai
rcraft_ops__staneval/
d. Complete all CAPF 5 check rides with a check
pilot different from the CAP instructor
recommending the check ride.
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
3-5. Equivalent Make and Models.
Certain models of aircraft are considered equivalent
to one another. An initial CAPF 5 in any model
grouping below counts as a CAPF 5 for all models
listed in the grouping:
• C182 (except C182QSP)
• C182QSP counts for C182
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Aircraft Operations
CAPR 60-1 Changes
3-6. Airplane Qualifications.
(4) G1000 Equipped Airplanes. CAP uses the CAP in-house
G1000 transition syllabus to train members...
(a)For members with no previous G1000 experience by
completing the CAP in-house G1000 transition syllabus for VFR
operations.
(e) There will be a 180 day grace period from the date of this
regulation during which all Cessna factory trained G1000
instructor/check pilots must complete the CAP G1000
Instructor Course (ground school only). After that time, the
CAP G1000 transition syllabus will be the primary training
course for CAP pilots.
(f) Members who have previously completed the Cessna factory
course or any other course in accordance with paragraph 36a4(c), above, and are currently G1000 qualified will not be
required to take this course, but are encouraged to do so as
continuing education.
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
Resources Available to CAP Pilots:
Web Page “Aircraft Operations”
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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
 Standardized Sortie Generation
Ops Qual
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Real-time qualification data
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
Hot News
Tip of the Month
Aircraft Ops
CAPR 60-1 Info
Stan/Eval
Familiarization
Training
Glider Info
Special Ops
FAA Info
Weather
Safety
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
Safety, Training & Evaluation Emphasis Item:
 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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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
Standardized Flying Rules are critical to safe Ops!
 Mishaps may occur due to:
 Disregarded Rules
 Risky Behavior
 Ignored Rogue Ops
 Lack of Corrective Actions
 Strong (CCs + Stan/Eval + Instructors + Safety Officers) = 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)
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
CAPF 5 Pilot Flight Evaluations:
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Measured using FAA & CAP standards
Provide Trend Data
Enhance Safety through Compliance
Purpose of Ground Eval Portion
 Test s pilot’s knowledge of rules,
documentation, local ops & EPs.
 Purpose of Flight Eval Portion
 Tests pilot’s ability to perform specific
flight maneuvers and fly the aircraft safely.
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Aircraft Operations
Stan/Eval
Flight Evaluations given: 1179
Satisfactory Flight Evaluations: 1149
Success Rate: 97% 
 Unsatisfactory trend focus areas
Normal Approach Landings
X-wind Approach Landings
Short-field Approach & Landings
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Aircraft Operations
Training
New Education!
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CAPP 212, Stan/Eval Officer Specialty Track
G500 Course
GNT 650 Course
Revised CAP Form-5
CAP G1000 Course
Flight Clinics - all qualified CAP pilots
Air Crew Emergency Trng (ACET) Course
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26 Jun 13
7 May 13
7 May 13
7 Jan 13
12 Dec 12
12 Dec 12
17 Oct 12
Aircraft Operations
Training
In the Works!
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Mission Profile #9: Instrument Flight
Hangar Rash Prevention Course, online
NCPSC update, Module C (60-1)
Aircraft Ground Handling video update
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TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Aircraft Operations
Training
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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Aircraft Operations
Training
Documentation: prompt & complete in WMIRS & Ops Quals
WMIRS Updated:
 Mechanic Flight & Maintenance Engine Run/Taxi
 Located on Opening Page
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Aircraft Operations
Safety Concerns
Recent Mishaps – Basic Overview:
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Tow Bar – Still attached during flight
Tow Tug – attached during engine start
Hangar Rashes – Striking hangar doors etc.
Taxi Rashes – Striking other aircraft, building,
fence, pole.
Tail Strikes – during landings and departures, some
unreported and found during routine maintenance;
caused by high or excessive flares, unstabilized
approaches, over rotation.
Tire failures – some caused by over-braking.
Engine failures – two non-airport landings.
Landing mishaps – hard landing causing damage to
metal housing covering the rudder control cables;
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bounced landing resulting in tail and prop strike.
Aircraft Operations
Safety Concerns
“Doveryai, no Proveryai“ (Trust but Verify)
- Russian Proverb
 Landings: x-wind / wind sock / other runway?
 “Where’s my wing tip?”/”Where’s the hangar door?”
 Use of inexperienced members to move aircraft may
present 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
 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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mishaps!
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
Key Personnel
Year in Review
60-1 Changes
Stan/Eval
Trends
Training
Safety Concerns
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