Arizona Wing - Jan 2010

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Progress through Leadership Volume 8, Issue 1 January 2010

Office of Public Affairs 1Lt Rob Davidson Maj J. Brandon Masangcay

Wing PAO Assistant Wing PAOWingTips Editor-in-Chief

WingTips is published monthly by the Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol, a private, charitable, benevolent corporation andAuxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of CAP or the U.S. Air Force.WingTips welcomes manuscripts and photographs; however, the Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol reserves the right to edit orcondense materials submitted and to publish articles as content warrants and space permits. Please send allcorrespondence to WingTips Editor-in-Chief, Maj J. Brandon Masangcay, e-mail: [email protected]

In This Issue

Commanders Desk 2

Chaplains Corner 3

Command ChiefsComments

4

Safety Tip 5

CISM 6/7

FAT/TOP 8

NTSA Convention 9

Santa Flies aCesna

10

DVCS 302 Cadets

Challenge SouthMountain

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SHCS 301Contributes to UK

12

LBCS 501 featured in local newspaper

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AZWG Promotions 14

Upcoming Events 15


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Page 3Volume 8, Issue 1

Death and Taxes

There is an old saying there are only two things certain in life: Death and Taxes. I beg todiffer a bit, because here in Arizona there is a third CHANGE.

Flying back to San Manuel from Deming, NM I looked down on the old familiar landmarksand also observed the man made changes altering the local landscape. The most obvious was the

spread of new housing in old formerly untouched parts of both AZ and NM. Oh yes, there are lotsof open areas, especially where Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico come together.The one change that is affecting Civil Air Patrol (as well as many other facets of life) in

Arizona is the influx of new people who have no real idea of the older Arizona and may try torecreate the environment they left. Those who have been working here year after year pluggingalong may feel they are being overwhelmed by people flooding in with high credentials in other states and may feel like they are being left behind. But, similarly those coming in do not know whatthose who are here have done here, and are merely trying to use their talents to help their newhome. We need to get to know each other.

The point is that we should open up and welcome these newcomers and find commonground with them --- as did those who found common ground with me those many yeas ago andelected me to the state legislature as a true Desert Rat.

How many of you newcomers remember when I-17 was two lane most of the way or thatthe section going down into Camp Verde from Phoenix was the subject of a horrendousenvironmental battle for years. When you drive up to Flagstaff next time look over at the east wallof the canyon and you will still see the traces of the jeep trail put in by an engineer from Flagstaff.That was where the northbound lanes were originally supposed to be, except that they would havecovered up a spring that gave water to the wildlife.

The next time you drive I-10 past the entrance to Sky Harbor Airport, down SpeedwayBoulevard in Tucson or Chandler Boulevard in Chandler, or enjoy not having to pay sales tax onyour groceries ------------ all were done by a solid Arizonan who had also been a new comer in 1953,then again in 1955 and finally came to stay in 1970.

Anybody else out there that remembers when the last paved cross street going North onCentral Avenue was Indian School Road? Camelback was a gravel road. That, my friends, is froman old-timer who once was a newcomer.

It is up to us to give them a chance. Of course, they also must understand that they mustalso earn the respect and trust of the old-timers who have built Arizona Wing to be one of the bestin the nation.

In this coming New Year lets all work together with our Commander, Col Eggen, to keep Ari-zona the best wing ever.

Happy New Year and God Bless


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Volume 8, Issue 1Page 4

Command ChiefsCommentsCCMSgt John Lindsey

AZWG Command Chief Master Sergeant

GIVING CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE??

Are we giving recognition to our members for what they are doing? Giving this recognition is just as important to you as the commander, staff officer or member performing that duty.

When visiting some units I find our members are performing duties to include beingappointed by letter, for example Unit Testing officer but yet their eService file (Membership)

does not reflect that current duty or if they performed that duty in the past it was notreflected.

EService files (membership) should reflect both current and past duties the member is per-forming as it gives both recognition and says to the member how important that duty is in ac-complishing the unit mission and that they are officially assigned that duty and areresponsible for its success.

EService files (Membership) is a very important tool for the commander, personnel officer and staff officer, when trying to decide who is the best member to fill that critical dutyposition.

By the way commanders and chaplains CAN NOT serve as Testing Officers IAW CAPR 50-4 Pg 3 and 265-1 Pg 3.

If the chaplain or commander performed Test Officer duties prior to their current duty thenthat past duty would be reflected in the Past Duty Positions section of the memberseService file (membership) but NOT current duty position section.


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Volume 8, Issue 1 Page 5

Safety TipLt Col Daniel F. Myers AZWG Safety Officer

ICE NO PILOTS FRIEND

Whether in the carburetor or anywhere on the aircraft surface, ice is a safety threat. We will deal withairframe ice in this discussion.

It is not prudent or legal to intentionally fly general aviation aircraft into known icing conditions. So, weconsider recognition, avoidance and emergency egress from icing should we encounter same.

Icing is most likely to occur: The outside air temperature is between 0 C and -20 C and visible moisture exists.

If the temperature/ dew point spread is fewer than 2 C and the temperatures are between 0 degreesC and -20 degrees C, be especially vigilant for ice.The worst icing is common in the top 1000 feet of cumulus clouds when the temperature is 0 degrees Cor lower. (Monitor outside air temperature.)

As a result of these conditions, recognition results when we see either clear and or rime ice anywhereon the airframe.

Avoidance starts with a thorough weather briefing prior to take off. Be pro active and ask your weather briefer for known and forecasted icing conditions, SIGMETS and PIREPS.

Pre-flight inspections gain importance in frost or freezing conditions. No amount of frost, ice or snow isacceptable! Use approved di icing liquids/procedures to completely remove the culprit. In the situationof frost, late morning sun will usually solve the problem. Make sure that no liquid is on any controlsurface area, especially hinges, as freezing at altitude can occur with dire results.

Some tips from AOPA Air Safety Foundation regarding egress from airborne icing include:1. Request PRIORITY HANDLING from ATC to exit icing conditions. (One option would be torequest climb and 180 degree turn DM) Be flexible and help ATC by being willing to accept altitudeand heading changes.Make your request early when the ice first starts to buildIf necessary,declare an emergency.2. Avoid abrupt and excessive maneuvering.3. Do not engage the auto pilot.4. If the auto pilot is engaged, hold the control wheel firmly and disengage the auto pilot.

5. If an unusual roll response or an uncommanded roll control movement is observed, reduce the angleof attack.6. Do not extend the flaps..If flaps are extended, do not retract until the airframe is clear of ice

Fly approaches at higher than normal speeds if ice accumulation is still present since the wing liftcharacteristics and stall speed increase.

Winter flying is a pleasurable experience with clear, crisp air and unlimited visibility. However, we mustbe alert for occasional gremlins, such as frost/ice and avoid same.


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From the Desk of Maj John W. Kruger, Jr.

AZWG CIS Officer

The Arizona wing has a Critical Incident Stress Management program that has been in existence since 2005.Yet there are many of our members that have not heard about or are unaware that the program exits for allCAP members and their families.

In this months article, I will endeavor to try and explain what CISM is, how it works and how you the member benefit from the program. In future articles I will be sharing articles about stress management.

What Is CISMCISM stands for Critical Incident Stress Management. It is a comprehensive, multi-component, phasesensitive, integrated, systematic, peer driven support system for our most valuable assets- our members .

What is a Critical IncidentA critical incident is any situation faced by emergency personnel that causes them to experience unusuallystrong emotional reactions which limits their ability to cope, impairs their ability to adjust, and negativelyimpacts the work and home environment. Some examples of traumatic events that trigger or produce intensereactions include: Death of a peer in the line of duty, Death of a child, Mass casualties, Suicide, Naturaldisaster, A violent or threatening incident in the work setting.

Crisis InterventionCrisis intervention can be considered psychological or emotional first aid, a booster shot for the membersnormal coping skills. It is temporary but active and supportive during a period of extreme distress. Normalpsychological healing (coping) is supported and encouraged while monitoring for potential problems later on; atype of psychological damage control.

Crisis Intervention is provided by specially trained peers and mental health professionals.The goal is to assist CAP members in returning to the tasks they enjoy after a experiencing a traumatic event,or critical incident.

What do I need to know?Anyone, no matter how healthy or psychologically well adjusted, who has been exposed to a critical incidentor trauma, may have reactions to the event. Approximately 80% to 85% of those exposed to a critical incidentwill have reactions (although not necessarily dysfunctional or disabling) within 24 hours. It is important for youto be aware of the stresses around you. If you experience any kind of reaction beyond what you believe isnormal, it is important for you to get appropriate assistance.

How could it affect me?Everyone will respond to trauma or a critical incident in his or her own way. Some reactions to critical incidentsare perfectly normal, but not everyone experiences the incident in the same way. Some reactions may indicateproblems coping with the incident. Variables that affect all of us include: Our support or lack of support, Theextent of the trauma, Our prior exposure to trauma, How we psychologically processed prior traumas, how much the current incident reminded is os some past personal issue.

These variables coupled with the current event and our current stressors have a bearing on our reactions.Critical incident stress reactions may include: Physical reactions, Cognitive reactions, Behavioral reactions,Emotional reactions, and Spiritual reactions.

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What can I do about this?It is true that people can work through critical incidents on their own with the assistance of their previously learnedcoping mechanisms. Research has proven that the healing and recovery is much more rapid with some peoplewhen it is processed in a group or with a person who has had a similar experience. The processes of the criticalincident stress management (CISM), whether one-to-one or in a group, is a private conversation about the criticalincident. Specific gruesome details do not have to be relived. Discussion of how the incident does or does not fitwith your world view may help alleviate psychological tension. CISM is not an operational critique to assign blameor criticize. Personal records are not kept. CISM is not psychotherapy-nor a substitute for it.

I hope that I have been able to provide a little insight about our CISM program. We currently have 13 members onour wing CISM team throughout the state. I am the current Wing CIS Officer; 1Lt Casey Young is our mentalhealth professional and Team Leader. We also have 4 Chaplains that not only offer Spiritual Crisis Intervention butalso provide assistance as a peer member on the team. The rest of the team is comprised of 8 peer members.

Some of our services that we offer to our CAP members include: Pre-event planning, preparation and Education,Assessment, Large Group crisis, Small Group Crisis, Family Crisis Intervention, Organizational/CommunityIntervention, consultation, Pastoral Crisis Intervention, Follow-up, Referral.

We are currently in the process of developing a CISM web page that the members of the Arizona wing will be ableto link to on the wing website. The web page will allow us to provide vital and important information about our program to our CAP members. Stay tuned for the announcement when the link will be available.

For further information concerning training opportunities and CISM service for you or your squadron you cancontact me at the following:

Email address: [email protected] Telephone: 623-826-8477

Serving Those Who Serve Others


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The National Science TeachersAssociation (NSTA) Convention in

Phoenix Net 37 new AEMsArticle by Lt Col A. Peter Feltz

AZWG Director of Aerospace Education

Debbie Dahl, National Aerospace Education Program Manager and Susan Mallett,National Youth Development Program Coordinator, Came to the Phoenix Conference of theNational Science Teachers Association on December 3,4,& 5 and set up a booth for theCivil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Program.

It was a great set up designed to sign up new AEMs on the computer. We had agood representation of volunteers to man the booth and help teachers do a hands onproject of building and flying the Godard rocket and assist in signing up new AEMs.

Those attending were: Lt Col Bob Anderson, Lt Wendy Fields,Capt. Matt Fields, LtCol Fritz Seifritz, 2 Lt Brian Benard, C/SSgt Blake Bernard, C/CC Alexa Solorio, Capt. DavidGregor, SM Daryl Javier, Maj. Phil Hubacek and Lt Col Pete Feltz. An article of this eventalso appears in the Aerospace Education News Winter 2010 edition.

Hopefully the units in the areas where the new AEMs are will take the time to makecontact and assist them in promoting the Aerospace program in their schools. After all thisis the main reason for the program.

The second photo shows Fritz Seifritz and C/CC Alexa Solorio helping teachers build

the Godard Rocket. Side comment on C/cc Alexa Solorio led the first CAP Mars StudentImaging Project between the US and China, She is working on an astronomy project for her class and has a career goal of becoming an astronaut.


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Santa Flies a CessnaArticle and Photos submitted by:

2dLt Bill Doherty DCC, Casa Grande Composite Sq 316

When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade. When life burns your house down, makeSmores! That was the upbeat blog entry of Civil Air Patrol cadet Airman MorganWiese just days after the loss of her familys home in Arizona City. The family losteverything. But in the ashes they found new treasures: new friends and supporters inthe Arizona Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

When word that two of their own had lost their home reached the CAP members , ca-dets and seniors alike did what they do best: rallied to help those in need. From their

home squadron of Casa Grande; from Tucson to Glendale; from Chandler to PaysonCAP members sent support in the form of prayers, clothes, gift cards, household itemsand even a Christmas tree with hand- made ornaments.

But one of the most amazing responses was from E.T. Holm, State Director, USAF Li-aison Office at Luke AFB.

Mr. Holm was deeply moved by the Wiese Family loss, and knowing that the Wiese ca-dets, Airman Morgan and Airman First Class Logan, lost their CAP uniforms and gear in the fire, Mr. Holm offered to fly the cadets to Luke AFB for some shopping and then flythem home again.

True to his word, Mr. Holm arrived at Casa Grande Airport on Saturday December 5 th,picked up the Wiese cadets along with c/A1C Sierra Durant and flew them to Luke AFB.At Luke they visited the Airmans Attic, an on-base free-exchange shop run by volun-teers. They then visited the Military Clothing Sales store to replace other gear. Follow-ing lunch, Mr. Holm flew the happy cadets back to Casa Grande.


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Sky Harbor Composite Sq. 301Makes Contribution to

UK MuseumArticle submitted by

Sgt John Horne, SHCS 301 PAO Photo by Ian Hancock

Sky Harbor Composite Squadron 301 responded to a request for CAP items tobe part of a display at a British Aviation Museum honoring CAP aircrews inWorld War II. The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum,www.aviationmuseum.net .has restored a Fairchild F.24 8CF airplane that sawCAP subchaser service during the war. This is believed to be the only originalWW2 CAP aircraft in Europe .It was in service between July 1942 and April1943 and assigned to CAP Base 17 at Riverhead, Long Island, New York.

The Civil Air Patrol was officially mobilized in December, 1941. Along the Atlan-tic seaboard of the United States one of the primary duties of CAP was to spotNazi submarines that were sinking US ships. At wars end CAP flew 24 millionover-water miles, spotted 173 subs, attacked 57, damaged 17 and sank one,

possibly two. CAP also located the survivors of 363 ships, reported 91 vesselsin distress and found 17 floating mines.

Ian Hancock, Chairman of the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, requestedsquadron patches and other CAP items to be included in the display accompa-nying the restored Fairchild aircraft. SHCS 301 sent a squadron patch, somevintage 1960s CAP collar insignia and a reproduction of a World War 2 CivilAir Patrol recruitment poster for the display.

restored Fairchild F 24 aircraft


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London Bridge Composite Sq. 501Featured in Local Newspaper

Reprinted with permission from the Todays News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ


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\Larry Mahana, Sq. 304Patti Rademacher, Sq. 304Jason-Hefflin Sifflet, Sq. 304

Steven M. Cesare, Sq. 105

Daniell Haasch, Sq. 304Richard Drennan, Sq. 105 (Jul 09)

Zackary Henesy, Sq. 105 (Sep 09)

Paul Hein, Sq. 105Zackary Hoover, Sq. 105 (Oct 09)Hudson Walberg, Sq. 304Tyler Zoccoli, Sq. 304

Mart Brown, Sq. 105 (Sep 09)Michael Koury, Sq. 301Taylor McIntyre, Sq. 105 (Oct 09)

Edson Adalon, Sq. 101Nichols Blake, Sq. 105Dillon Bledsoe, Sq. 105Nicholas Bley, Sq. 105Jessica Bradford, Sq. 105Jake Bristol, Sq. 105

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