Operations Plan for AFROTC/AFJROTC Flight Orientation …...Disciplined Airmanship. Staying safe...
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Operations Plan for AFROTC/AFJROTC Flight Orientation Program FY 2017
1. Purpose. This plan provides the general administrative and operational guidelines for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) and Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) orientation flights assigned by the Air Force to Civil Air Patrol (CAP) during FY17. Support will be provided to AFROTC/AFJROTC on a reimbursable basis pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 9444 under the Air Force - CAP Cooperative Agreement, subject to funding availability. AFROTC and AFJROTC funding will be provided to CAP separately and will be accounted for separately. While this plan provides general guidance on the administration and operation of the orientation flight activities for AFROTC/AFJROTC, the mission is at all times subject to and governed by applicable federal laws, Air Force/DoD regulations and CAP regulations.
2. Mission Objective. AFROTC and AFJROTC provide orientation flights to cadets in order to motivate and stimulate the cadet’s interest in and knowledge of aviation and aerospace activities as part of its Air Force mission in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 2110 and § 2031. The program is voluntary and primarily motivational and should stimulate the cadet's interest in and knowledge of aviation and aerospace activities. AFROTC/AFJROTC has determined that the use of CAP services under the Air Force - CAP Cooperative Agreement to provide orientation flights to its cadets is in the best interest of the United States and an economical and efficient way to conduct this mission. CAP has accepted the assignment of this mission in its capacity as the United States Air Force Auxiliary under 10 U.S.C. § 9442 to support the AFROTC/AFJROTC Flight Orientation Program (FOP) in FY16.
3. Funding. AFROTC/AFJROTC will reimburse CAP for the front seat flight hours and ferry time required to support the mission. AFROTC and AFJROTC agree to reimburse CAP based on dry hourly rates and type of aircraft that have been pre-approved by CAP-USAF. Additionally, AFROTC and AFJROTC will reimburse CAP for actual expenses for fuel, oil, and lubricants (receipts required). To maximize orientation flying hours, CAP wings should fly in the least expensive category aircraft feasible. Except for gliders, two-seat aircraft do not fit the program profile and will not be used. Available funds will be managed by the CAP/DO and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis until depleted.
4. Participation. The AFROTC/AFJROTC FOP is open to all AFROTC and AFJROTC cadets. Cadets with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private, Commercial pilot, or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate are ineligible for the FOP (cadets bearing student certificates are eligible for the FOP); it is the responsibility of AFROTC/AFJROTC to determine that cadets are eligible.
a. AFJROTC cadets are required to fill out an AFJROTC parental consent form (in lieu of the CAP Form 9) prior to participating in the Cadet FOP provided by their unit. Since participation in the Cadet Orientation Flight program is considered a school activity, the AFJROTC SASI will comply with school guidance on reporting student injuries. The Air Force does not provide medical care or insurance coverage for any accident or injury that may result from the voluntary participation in this program.
b. For AFROTC/AFJROTC cadets who are minors, a parental consent will be required to be signed prior to each orientation flight (in lieu of CAP Form 9) and is the responsibility of the AFROTC detachment and AFJROTC unit.
c. All AFROTC cadets in the FOP are authorized to receive a maximum of four front seat flights and four or more rear seat (observer) flights during the cadet’s academic career. The time for each flight should average approximately 0.7-1.2 hours. The target amount of rear
Operations Plan for AFROTC/AFJROTC Flight Orientation Program FY 2017
seat flying is four sorties, however, cadets are not restricted from flying on additional AFROTC orientation flights as long as there is no charge to AFROTC for the rear seat flight time and an “open” rear seat is available. AFROTC pays for front seat flying hours only. The CAP pilot will determine the number of cadets that can be safely flown per sortie taking into account aircraft design, weight limits, performance limitations, and center of gravity restrictions.
d. AFJROTC cadets are authorized to receive one orientation flight per year in the front seat of a CAP aircraft. Cadets are not restricted from flying on additional AFJROTC orientation flights as long as there is no charge to AFJROTC for the rear seat flight time and an “open” rear seat is available.
e. CAP AFROTC/AFJROTC Cadet Orientation Pilots will be qualified and selected in accordance with the same criteria outlined in CAP regulations. CAP Wing Commanders must ensure that all pilots supporting the AFROTC/AFJROTC FOP realize that SAFETY IS
THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
5. Execution. AFROTC/AFJROTC - CAP Wing Flight Coordination: The AFROTC Detachment Commander, AFJROTC SASI, and the CAP Wing Commander must establish a working relationship to ensure successful implementation and execution of this program.
a. Mission Approval – Mission approval will be worked via CAP-USAF/LR and the CAP National Operations Center (NOC).
b. Safety – Procedures for reporting ground or flying safety accident, incident, or mishap information involving AFROTC/AFJROTC cadets while they are participating in the AFROTC/AFJROTC FOP are as follows:
i. Report all FOP incidents involving serious injury or death (see CAPR 62-2, Attachment 1) immediately to the CAP NOC at 888-211-1812, Ext 300. The NOC will notify CAP-USAF/SE.
ii. Any flight incidents not requiring immediate chain of command notification should be reported not later than the next duty day.
iii. If any AFROTC cadets are injured during their participation in flight activities under this FOP, claims for medical care and/or injury should be processed IAW the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) 5 USC § 8140. See also 10 USC § 2110. Cadets should contact their detachment for guidance on how to submit a claim.
iv. CAP and its members are deemed to be instrumentalities of the United States while performing an Air Force Assigned Mission (AFAM). 10 U.S.C § 9442(b)(2). Therefore, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) (10 U.S.C § 9442(b)(2); 28 U.S.C. § 2671 et seq.) and FECA (5 U.S.C. § 8141) are applicable and provide Federal Protection to CAP and its members.
c. Flight Administration – Cadet flights should be tailored to the participating cadet’s interests and abilities to maximize learning and aviation exposure. Flight profiles will be developed from any combination of the CAP Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus, CAPP 52-7, Profiles 1, 2, 4, & 5. Profile 3 will not be used as AFROTC/AFJROTC does not allow turns in excess of 45 degrees or stalls/approach to stalls. All additional CAP Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus limits will be adhered to during AFROTC/AFJROTC flights.
6. Command. There is no official command relationship between the AFROTC/AFJROTC
detachment/unit cadre and CAP.
Operations Plan for AFROTC/AFJROTC Flight Orientation Program FY 2017
7. Annexes: CAPP 52-7 Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus
Plan approved by:
SHERRY L. STEARNS-BOLES, Col, USAF BOBBY C. WOODS, Col, USAF
Commander, Air Force ROTC Commander, Air Force JROTC
NATHAN J. HEALY, Lt Col, USAF JOHN W. DESMARAIS, SR.
Director of Operations, CAP-USAF Director of Operations, CAP
CADET ORIENTATION FLIGHT SYLLABUS Tools for Pilots, Cadets & Cadet Programs Officers
CAPP 52-7 April 2009 Includes Change 1 April 2010
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CAPP 52-7 April 2009 Includes Change 1, April 2010
CADET ORIENTATION FLIGHT SYLLABUS
O-FLIGHT PROGRAM MOTTO: Safe, Fun, Educational
The #1 reason cadets join Civil Air Patrol is to fly. To motivate
them to achieve in the Cadet Program, fly them regularly. It is
because of the flying program that CAP is able to accomplish
its other goals in leadership, fitness, and character. This guide
explains how to conduct the cadet orientation flight program.
CONTENTS Pre-Flight: A Perspective on Safety 1 Program Overview 2 Resources for Local Leaders 6 Orientation Flight Syllabi 15
SUMMARY OF CHANGES This edition of CAPP 52-7 replaces the version dated 1 April 2007. The only substantive change is a clarification that senior members (except the pilot in command) are prohibited from participating in cadet orientation flights flown as Air Force-assigned missions. See paragraph 3 on page 3. This edition also includes several new resources to help local leaders conduct the program. Change 1, April 2010: Paragraphs 4, 5, 19, 20, and each syllabus checklist were slightly edited to emphasize the long-standing policy mandating that pilots must never permit cadets to handle the controls during take-off, landing, or when below 1000 ft AGL.
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Pre-flight: A PERSPECTIVE ON SAFETY The primary goal of the Civil Air Patrol cadet orientation flight program is to share with cadets the thrill of flying. However, that objective will be achieved only if safety is a priority.
The greatest burden for keeping everyone safe when flying falls to the pilot. Nervous moms will tell you that safety is their first concern, and rightly so. By honoring the special trust that parents place in them, pilots can become better aviators. Nothing focuses the mind like having someone’s child in your cockpit.
Moreover, orientation flights are opportunities for cadets to become safety conscious. Pilots and Cadet Programs Officers should look for teachable moments where they can weave the following points into the day’s activities:
The Drug-Free Ethic. You cannot react quickly and perform as a skilled aviator while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Professional pilots and technicians are subjected to random drug tests. Flying is a sobering responsibility.
Planning to Stay Safe. Safety doesn’t happen by accident, it requires planning. Pilots demonstrate this fact by checking the weather, examining their aeronautical charts, pre-flighting the aircraft, filing a flight plan, and briefing the passengers before they take-off.
Disciplined Airmanship. Staying safe means following the rules. Pilots stick to the syllabus or flight plan. They have their checklists at the ready and they follow them. They don’t horse around or tolerate showboating.
Everything we do involves risk. To stay safe, manage those risks through Operational Risk Management. ORM is a common sense way to detect, assess, and control risk. This process involves having a team identify the activity’s potential hazards, assess the risks, and decide on risk controls before the activity begins. To learn more about ORM, visit the safety section at gocivilairpatrol.com.
The only way to keep cadets having fun is to keep them safe.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
1. GOAL & MOTTO
The Cadet Orientation Flight Program introduces youth to general aviation through hands-on orientation flights in single engine aircraft and gliders. The program’s motto describes what cadet flying is all about: “Safe, Fun, Educational.”
The program is limited to current CAP cadets under 18 years of age. At no time will cadets sustain any costs associated with this program.
2. ROLE OF LOCAL LEADERS
Wing Headquarters manages the program budget and reimbursement process and ensures local leaders conduct the program properly. Some wings may choose to support the program by appointing a senior member to coordinate all flights and manage the program. Wings may supplement this pamphlet only with the consent of NHQ/DO and NHQ/CP. Squadron Commanders should try to provide each new cadet with an orientation flight within 60 days of joining CAP. Squadron commanders should also strive to provide each cadet with at least 1, but preferably 2, flights per year by conducting orientation flight days once per quarter. (While it may not be possible to fly every cadet quarterly, by holding four orientation flight days per year, each cadet should receive 1 or 2 flights per year.) To manage the program, each commander should appoint an orientation flight coordinator. The aerospace education officer or activities officer could be an ideal candidate.
Orientation Flight Coordinators are senior members who plan cadet flying activities. Some of their key tasks include:
• Developing schedules and sortie plans
• Coordinating to obtain pilots and aircraft, to include working with neighboring squadrons and/or group or wing headquarters
• Managing cadet sign-up rosters
• Entering flight data into WMIRS
• Coordinating with other staff officers who support cadet flying such as public affairs and aerospace education officers
• Updating the CAPF 66, Cadet Master Record, to record which syllabus flights the cadet has completed and which are remaining.
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3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Orientation flights are available only to current CAP cadets under 18 years of age. Senior members are not authorized to participate in flights being conducted as Air Force-assigned missions unless they are serving as the pilot in command or escorting a cadet who requires special assistance. 4. FLIGHT REQUIREMENTS
All flights must be conducted in accordance with CAPR 60-1, CAP Flight Management. The hallmarks of a successful orientation flight include:
Focusing on safety. Every flight will conform to the syllabus and be consistent with safety. Flights will only be conducted in daylight and in visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
Flying single-engine aircraft or gliders. Flights will be accomplished only in single engine aircraft and in gliders.
A thrilling experience. Cadets should be allowed to handle the flight controls, under the pilot’s supervision, during the non-critical phases of flight (e.g.: not during take-off, landing, or an emergency). Only qualified CAP pilots may handle the controls below 1,000 ft AGL.
Fulfilling at least 80% of the flight syllabus’s goals. Each flight has an educational purpose, as discussed in the various syllabi. The goal is to complete the syllabus objectives in one sortie.
Lasting 0.7 – 1.2 hours in duration. Actual flight time will depend on local conditions. All flights can safely be accomplished in 0.7 to 1.0 flight hours. National Headquarters may limit the reimbursements if flights are longer than 1.2 hours.
Maximizing the use of the aircraft. It is the cadet seated in the front seat who is the primary “student” during an orientation flight. However, in powered aircraft, a second or third cadet should fly in the back seat, as weight and balance allows. Cadets may have as many back seat flights as possible. Back seat flights are observation flights only and are not reimbursable. You must have a cadet in the front seat if back seat rides are flown.
Properly seating the participants. The pilot of powered aircraft will occupy the left front seat. The pilot of glider aircraft will occupy the rear seat, proficiency permitting (or the left seat of gliders that have side-by-side seating).
Avoiding extreme maneuvers. Pilots will not perform extreme maneuvers, aerobatics, spins or emergency procedures (unless, of course, there’s an emergency).
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5. PILOT REQUIREMENTS
Cadet orientation flight pilots will be qualified and selected in accordance with CAPR 60-1, CAP Flight Management. Moreover, cadet orientation pilots are required to:
1. Ensure that participating cadets are under age 18 and are current CAP members.
2. Pre-flight and operate the aircraft in a safe manner, consistent with CAP and federal aviation regulations.
3. Brief cadets on how to operate around the aircraft.
4. Adhere to the flight syllabus. Allow cadets to handle the flight controls only during the non-critical phases of flight. However, pilots must never permit cadets to handle the controls at takeoff or landing or when below 1000 feet AGL.
5. Enter the flight information online through WMIRS (see paragraph 8).
Pilots should be familiar with the cadet Aerospace Dimensions modules, available in the “cadet library” on the CAP website. The flight syllabi work hand-in-hand with the modules. By being familiar with the subject matter the cadets are studying, pilots can make the orientation flights that much more educational.
6. CADETS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
A cadet’s first responsibility is to arrive ready to fly on orientation flight day. This is an expensive program involving a great deal of planning and coordination. Therefore, it is important for cadets to arrive on time and ready to fly. Commanders should ask cadets to bring the following with them:
• The uniform of the day
• Sunglasses
• Chewing gum
• Snacks and water
• Camera (optional)
7. FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENTS
Each wing is allotted funds for cadet orientation flights. Wings must manage the financial aspects of the program in accordance with CAPR 173-3, Payment for Civil Air Patrol Support. That regulation also specifies the reimbursement rates for aircraft used for cadet flying.
Sometimes, pilots or squadrons want to fly cadet orientation flights but not seek reimbursement. Since National Headquarters is tracking all of the cadet orientation flights flown, please enter the code “75” in the Syllabus Number field for orientation flights not seeking reimbursement.
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8. ONLINE REPORTING
Before National Headquarters reimburses orientation flight expenses, the flight data must be entered into WMIRS, the Web Mission Information Reporting System, available at https://missions.cap.af.mil/login.htm
The rules and procedures for entering cadet orientation flight information are the same as those used for reporting other CAP flight activities (see the WMIRS web site for details).
• Squadron commanders, or their representatives, are responsible for entering the orientation flight data into WMIRS. For technical support, please see the contact information on the WMIRS web site.
• Wing commanders are responsible for managing the cadet orientation flight program in their wings to include expending funds, allocating resources and determining reasonable ferrying conditions. They are responsible for auditing the flight information for accuracy and timeliness and for avoiding fraud, waste or abuse.
9. FERRY FLIGHTS
Wings should develop and publish a matrix indicating the number of orientation flights needed to justify ferrying an aircraft from one location to another. A sample matrix is shown below:
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10. AWARD CERTIFICATE
Commanders should present CAPC 77, Certificate of First Flight, to cadets upon completing their first CAP orientation flight.
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RESOURCES FOR LOCAL LEADERS
11. CADET STAFF
To provide cadets with leadership opportunities, the squadron may appoint Cadet Briefing Officers. These individuals should be cadet officers or NCOs who are particularly knowledgeable about aviation. Cadet Briefing Officers assist the pilots in preparing cadets for their orientation flights. Suggested duties include:
• Leading the Pre-Flight Activity (see section 15)
• Reviewing the flight syllabus with cadets, before take-off
• Discussing how the flight syllabus relates to the topics studied in Aerospace Dimensions
• Helping cadets find the departure airport on a sectional chart and examining the route or landmarks in the general area where the flights will be located
• Ensuring cadets have the following (optional) equipment: sunglasses, a digital camera, snacks, chewing gum, water
• Discussing safety precautions to observe when on the tarmac (no headgear, stand clear of propellers, no running)
• Advising cadets to visit the restroom before take-off
• Introducing the pilots and cadets to one another
• Answering general questions about the flight
• Following-up with cadets after landing to discuss the success of their flight, look for ways to improve the program, and check their morale
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13. RECIPE FOR A SUCCESSFUL O-FLIGHT DAY
• Coordinate for aircraft and pilots about 6 weeks in advance.
• Ask your hometown airport to lend you a conference room to use as a base of operations.
• Coordinate with an FBO to take care of your fuel and other service needs.
• Have all cadets sign-up in advance to participate. Ensure each knows what time they need to report to the airport. Ensure parents are aware of their cadet’s commitment to participate.
• Ensure parents are comfortable with the orientation flight program. Use the Parents’ Fact Sheet (section 16) to help answer their questions and show that CAP is committed to their child’s safety.
• Give parents a cell phone number where they can reach one of the seniors at the airport.
• Prepare a detailed schedule / sortie plan, as illustrated in paragraph 14 below.
• Have at least one senior member or cadet sponsor member stationed on the ground to supervise cadets and prepare for the next sortie, to limit the aircraft’s downtime.
• Have meaningful activities to occupy cadets as they wait their turn to fly.
• Take lots of pictures and send a press release to local media.
• Allow parents to meet the pilot and see the aircraft before their cadet flies.
• Working with the pilots, discuss plans for inclement weather.
• Have a supply of First Flight Certificates ready.
• Have a copy of the Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus at the ready.
• Ensure all participating cadets are current members under age 18.
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14. SAMPLE SCHEDULE & SORTIE PLAN
Cessna 172 N99100
Cessna 182 N9930E
Command Post Officer
FERRY FLIGHT 0730-0800
NA XYZ Field to ABC Field Pilot: Capt Earhart Co-Pilot: Capt Eaker
SORTIE 1 0830-0925 1005-1100
Pilot: Maj Lindbergh ABC Field to XYZ Field Front: Cdt Curry, Flt #2 Back: Cdt Arnold XYZ Field to ABC Field Front: Cdt Arnold, Flt #2 Back: Cdt Curry
Pilot: Capt Earhart ABC Field to XYZ Field Front: Cdt Feik, Flt #1 Back: Cdt Goddard XYZ Field to ABC Field Front: Cdt Goddard, Flt #4 Back: Cdt Feik
Command Post opens at 0800 Maj Curry
1100-1130 Break, prep for next sortie Break, prep for next sortie Maj Curry
SORTIE 2 1130-1225 1235-1330
Pilot: Maj Lindbergh ABC Field to XYZ Field Front: Cdt Wright, Flt #2 Back: Cdt Doolittle XYZ Field to ABC Field Front: Cdt Doolittle, Flt #3 Back: Cdt Wright
Pilot: Capt Eaker ABC Field to XYZ Field Front: Cdt Armstrong, Flt #5 Back: Cdt Mitchell XYZ Field to ABC Field Front: Cdt Mitchell, Flt #3 Back: Cdt Armstrong
2d Lt Loening
1330-1400 Break, prep for next sortie Break, prep for next sortie 2d Lt Loening
SORTIE 3 1400-1500 1500-1600
Pilot: Col Spaatz ABC Field to XYZ Field Front: Cdt Garber, Flt #1 Back: Cdt Wilson XYZ Field to ABC Field Front: Cdt Wilson, Flt #2 Back: Cdt Garber
Pilot: Capt Eaker ABC Field to XYZ Field Front: Cdt Sorenson, Flt #2 Back: Cdt Borman XYZ Field to ABC Field Front: Cdt Borman, Flt #2 Back: Cdt Sorenson
2d Lt Loening
FERRY FLIGHT 1630-1700
NA ABC Field to XYZ Field Pilot: Capt Earhart Co-Pilot: Capt Eaker
NA
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15. PRE-FLIGHT ACTIVITY
Many cadets are not only new to flying, they will be visiting a general aviation airport for the first time. During this activity, cadets learn about the airport’s anatomy. This optional activity is a good way to occupy cadets as they wait their turn to fly. Further, it provides cadet officers and NCOs with a leadership opportunity. Suggested Instructor(s) • A pilot, aerospace officer, or similar individual should draw upon his or her knowledge to
conduct the ground activities listed below. • Cadet Officers and NCOs could assist in leading the ground activities below, if they are
knowledgeable about flying. Duration of Preflight Activities Approximately 45 minutes, but can be adjusted to fit the time available Objectives 1. Identify key features of a general aviation airport and describe their function 2. Identify key features of an aeronautical sectional chart 3. Assist the instructor in observing the weather conditions and obtaining a forecast 4. Defend the idea that aviators need to be healthy, drug-free, and alert 5. Actively observe an aircraft preflight Best Practices to Consider • Create a sortie schedule in advance to make efficient use of the aircraft and to limit the
cadets’ down-time on the ground. • Divide the cadets into groups of 2-4 cadets so that they may all have a good view of the
aircraft preflight. • Fly 2 cadets at a time (if the aircraft allows). Fly to a neighboring field, land, have the front
seat cadet move to the back seat and vice versa, then return to the home field. • Start the day by having the first group of cadets complete this Preflight Activity, which
should take about an hour. Then send them off to fly. Shortly after the first group launches, the second group should arrive and begin this Preflight Activity. Repeat the cycle as many times as needed.
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Pre-Flight Activity Lesson Outline 1. Examine the Airport’s Anatomy (10 min) This might be the cadets’ first trip to a small airfield. Find a safe location with a good view of the field to point out and explain the function of the following features (where applicable):
• Windsock • Active runways • Taxiways • Beacon • Runway markers • FBOs (fixed base operators) • Tower • ILS (instrument landing system) 2. Review the Aeronautical Chart (10 min) Have the cadets locate their airport on a sectional chart. Point out important features in the area, such as mountains, restricted airspace, VORs, etc. If flying to another airport, have the cadets locate it on the chart and determine the heading they’ll be flying each way. 3. Observe the Weather (10 min) Have the cadets assist the pilot in command (PIC) or ground instructor in checking the weather conditions, winds aloft, radar, etc. 4. Drug Free Ethic (2 min) The PIC should pause to mention the importance of following a drug-free ethic. Drugs and alcohol don’t mix with flying. On a similar note, crew rest is important, too. Pilots need to be healthy and fully alert. 5. Restroom Break (10 min) Last chance for the fliers to use the facilities. 6. Preflight (20 min) The Pilot-in-Command (or anyone knowledgeable about flying) should lead the cadets through a basic preflight and safety briefing.* Explain what is being checked and why. Conduct the standard passenger briefing. Encourage the cadets to ask questions. * Of course, the PIC maintains responsibility for pre-flighting the aircraft. But to save time, each group of 2-4 cadets might “preflight” one aircraft on the ground, while another aircraft, pre-flighted once by the PIC, is used for the actual flying.
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16. PARENTS’ FACT SHEET
The Parents’ Guide to the CAP Cadet Program explains the basics of the cadet orientation flight program, but some parents may want more information. This fact sheet aims to fill that need. A “clean” version of this fact sheet is available in the O-Flight section at gocivilairpatrol.com.
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17. SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE Change the text shown in blue to make this story your own
CIVIL AIR PATROL Hometown Cadet Squadron
United States Air Force Auxiliary
POINT OF CONTACT: Major Carl Spaatz, CAP (123) 555.1212 cell [email protected]
Hometown USA, 1 December 2009 -- Local Youth Take to the Skies With the Civil Air Patrol
Ten area teens experienced the thrill of aviation, through orientation flights with the Civil Air Patrol at
Hometown Municipal Airport today. The cadets flew a combined 10 hours in CAP’s sophisticated Cessna 182’s.
“It was awesome!” reports Cadet John Curry, age 14, of Hometown. “I’ve always wanted to fly, and today, for the first time, I got to handle the controls and see what flying is all about.”
The hour-long flights in single-engine Cessna aircraft introduced the cadets to the science that makes flight possible. They learned about navigation, weather, aircraft instruments, flight maneuvers, and more.
The cadets’ day began by helping pre-flight their aircraft. Working with their pilot, they taxied their aircraft to
Hometown Airport’s runway 99, gave it full throttle and took off, climbing to 3,000 feet. While aloft, it was the cadets who were handling the controls, during the non-critical stages of the flight.
“You really have to pay attention when you’re at the controls,” explained Cadet Mary Feik, 16, “but once you get
past your initial nervousness, it’s fantastic.”
Once they reached their assigned altitude, the cadets turned southwest and navigated to Neighboring Airport, where they made a brief stop. Then it was another cadet’s turn at the controls for the flight home. CAP pilots
repeated this round-trip throughout the day.
“I’ve been flying cadets for five years, and it’s always exciting for me just to see the look on the kids’ faces,” said one of the pilots, CAP Major Hap Arnold of Hometown. Major Arnold and two other pilots volunteered their time,
while the Civil Air Patrol provided the aircraft and fuel, at no cost to the cadets or the pilots.
The area youth participating were [names of cadets]
The pilots included [names of pilots]
The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program is open to youth aged 12 through 18. Additionally, there are volunteer opportunities for adults, pilots and non-pilots alike. For more information, contact Major Carl Spaatz at 555-1212, or visit GoCivilAirPatrol.com.
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Photo-01. Suggested Cutline: Cadets Mary Feik, 14, and Eddie Rickenbacker, 12, assist Major Ira Eaker in pre-flighting their Civil Air Patrol aircraft before enjoying an orientation flight.
Photo-02. Suggested Cutline: Cadet Amelia Earhart, 16, smiles as she prepares for takeoff during the Civil Air Patrol’s orientation flight day at Hometown Airport.
18.
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R RE
GIS
TER
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this
she
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reco
rd fl
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a fo
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er e
ntry
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issi
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Sortie Number
Pilot Name & CAPID
Aircraft Tail Number & Type
Call Sign
Take Off Airport
Landing Airport
Estimated Sortie Hours
Actual Sortie Hours
Estimated Take Off Time (Z)
Actual Take Off Time (Z)
Syllabus Number
Front Seat Cadet Name & CAPID
Back Seat Cadet #1 Name & CAPID (if applicable)
Back Seat Cadet #2 Name & CAPID (if applicable)
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2
3
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15
ORIENTATION FLIGHT SYLLABI
Pilots should try to make the flights as “hands-on” as possible for the cadets, safety permitting
19. ORIENTATION FLIGHTS IN GLIDER AIRCRAFT
Glider flights allow cadets to experience the thrill and wonder of silent flight. The program provides for the reimbursement of up to five glider syllabus rides in addition to the usual reimbursement of five powered syllabus rides. National Headquarters will reimburse for both the glider and the tow plane, and the reasonable ferrying costs, at the published CAPR 173-3 rates.
If ground launched, launch as necessary to provide at least 80% of the syllabus objectives. Thermal as necessary to provide at least 80% of the syllabus objectives. Gliders will not be thermalled below 1500 feet AGL.
Cadets may, at the glider orientation pilot’s discretion, handle the controls after the orien-tation pilot has successfully demonstrated the procedures, but only during flight conditions allowed by CAPR 60-1. Pilots are never to permit cadets to handle the controls at takeoff or landing or when below 1000 ft AGL. “Handling the controls” means touching the flight controls in any manner.
The correct technical term is sailplane, but we use the common term “glider” throughout this guide.
20. ORIENTATION FLIGHTS IN POWERED AIRCRAFT
Flights in powered aircraft allow cadets to experience the thrill and wonder of general aviation. The program provides for the reimbursement of up to five powered syllabus rides in addition to the five glider rides mentioned above. National Headquarters will reimburse for the aircraft and its reasonable ferry costs at the published CAPR 173-3 rates.
Cadets may, at the orientation pilot’s discretion, handle the controls after the orientation pilot has successfully demonstrated the procedures, but only during the non-critical stages of the flight. Pilots are never to permit cadets to handle the controls at takeoff or landing or when below 1000 ft AGL. (See CAPR 60-1 for full details.) “Handling the controls” means touching the flight controls in any manner.
The flight syllabi are formatted to fit a standard checklist binder or kneepad.
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
emes
: G
roun
d ha
ndlin
g, p
refli
ght,
take
off &
land
ing
Es
timat
ed T
ime:
1 s
ortie
C
adet
Tex
tboo
k Re
fere
nce:
Aer
ospa
ce D
imen
sion
s, M
odul
e 1
1.
Gro
und
Han
dlin
g
a. S
how
how
to g
roun
d ha
ndle
the
glid
er.
b.
Em
phas
ize
surf
ace
area
s no
t to
be to
uche
d.
2. P
refli
ght I
nspe
ctio
n
a. S
how
how
to p
refli
ght l
aunc
h eq
uipm
ent &
glid
er.
b.
Sho
w &
exp
lain
the
tow
rope
’s o
r cab
le’s
func
tion.
c. M
entio
n do
cum
ents
requ
ired
to b
e ab
oard
(A
ROW
).
d.
Sho
w m
ain
part
s of
glid
er &
exp
lain
thei
r fun
ctio
n.
3. L
aunc
h Pr
oced
ures
Cad
ets
are
neve
r to
hand
le th
e co
ntro
ls d
urin
g ta
ke-o
ff, l
andi
ng, o
r whe
n be
low
10
00
ft A
GL.
A
ero
Tow
:
a. E
xpla
in th
e du
ties
& p
urpo
se o
f gro
und
laun
ch p
erso
nnel
.
b. D
iscu
ss a
ero
tow
laun
ch s
igna
ls.
G
roun
d La
unch
:
a. E
xpla
in th
e du
ties
& p
urpo
se o
f the
gro
und
laun
ch p
erso
nnel
.
b. D
iscu
ss g
roun
d la
unch
sig
nals
. 4.
Bef
ore
Take
off
a.
Sho
w &
tell
abou
t the
rout
ine
cock
pit c
heck
s.
b.
Exp
lain
the
sequ
ence
of e
vent
s pr
ior t
o ta
keof
f .
(Exa
mpl
e: T
ow h
ook
conn
ectio
n &
che
cks,
taki
ng u
p to
w li
ne
slac
k, e
tc.)
5.
Tak
eoff
a. S
how
& te
ll ab
out t
he g
lider
’s p
ositi
on b
ehin
d th
e to
w p
lane
at
take
off &
whe
n ai
rbor
ne.
b.
Des
crib
e th
e gl
ider
’s p
ositi
on d
urin
g ta
keof
f rol
l & in
itial
clim
b.
c. D
escr
ibe
emer
genc
y ac
tions
to b
e ta
ken
at d
iffer
ent a
ltitu
des
.
6. C
limb
Out
D
iscu
ss g
lider
’s p
ositi
on in
rela
tion
to to
w p
lane
or
laun
ch v
ehic
le:
a.
D
escr
ibe
the
high
tow
pos
ition
dur
ing
aero
tow
.
b.
Dis
cuss
glid
er p
itch
attit
ude
and
posi
tion
durin
g
grou
nd la
unch
. 7.
Rel
ease
a.
Show
& te
ll ab
out t
he re
leas
e to
incl
ude
clea
ring,
rele
ase
conf
irmat
ion,
& re
leas
e pr
oced
ures
. 8.
In
Flig
ht
a.
Sh
ow &
tell
abou
t the
use
of f
light
con
trol
s in
glid
ing
fligh
t, to
in
clud
e dr
ag d
evic
es.
b.
Po
int o
ut th
e gl
ider
’s a
ttitu
de in
rela
tion
to th
e ho
rizon
& a
t di
ffere
nt a
irspe
eds.
c.
Show
& te
ll ab
out p
erfo
rman
ce a
irspe
eds:
lift
-ove
r dra
g &
m
inim
um s
ink
airs
peed
s.
d.
Id
entif
y fa
mili
ar la
ndm
arks
, gro
und
feat
ures
, and
the
posi
tion
of
the
airp
ort w
ith re
spec
t to
glid
er a
ltitu
de a
nd p
ositi
on.
9. A
ppro
ach
to L
andi
ng
Cad
ets
are
neve
r to
hand
le th
e co
ntro
ls d
urin
g ta
ke-o
ff, l
andi
ng, o
r w
hen
belo
w 1
00
0 ft
AG
L.
a.
Sh
ow &
tell
abou
t the
traf
fic p
atte
rn. D
iscu
ss th
e re
ason
s fo
r a
stan
dard
ized
ent
ry p
roce
dure
.
b.
Show
& te
ll ab
out t
he p
re-la
ndin
g ch
eckl
ist.
c.
Ex
plai
n th
e us
e of
a c
rab
to m
aint
ain
posi
tion
(if n
eede
d).
d.
Id
entif
y th
e ba
se tu
rn a
nd le
g of
the
patt
ern.
e.
Show
& te
ll ab
out t
he fi
nal a
ppro
ach;
dis
cuss
aim
poi
nt, t
ouch
. do
wn
poin
t, &
sto
p po
int,
and
disc
uss
use
of d
rag
devi
ces.
10
. Lan
ding
& R
ollo
ut
a.
Sho
w &
tell
abou
t the
land
ing
attit
ude.
b. P
oint
out
the
corr
ect p
roce
dure
for l
andi
ng ro
llout
. 11
. Pos
t Flig
ht:
Que
stio
ns &
Ans
wer
s
GLI
DER
1 SY
LLA
BUS
1
GLI
DER
1 SY
LLA
BUS
1
16
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
eme:
N
orm
al g
lider
flig
ht m
aneu
vers
Es
timat
ed T
ime:
1 s
ortie
C
adet
Tex
tboo
k Re
fere
nce:
Aer
ospa
ce D
imen
sion
s, M
odul
e 1
1.
Pref
light
a.
Dis
cuss
pre
viou
sly
com
plet
ed fl
ight
s, a
s ap
prop
riate
.
b.
Dis
cuss
prin
cipl
es fo
r sta
ying
saf
e du
ring
this
flig
ht.
2. I
n Fl
ight
(m
inim
um a
ltitu
de o
f 150
0’ A
GL)
C
adet
s ar
e ne
ver t
o ha
ndle
the
cont
rols
dur
ing
take
-off
, lan
ding
, or
whe
n be
low
10
00
ft A
GL.
a.
Trim
for l
evel
flig
ht; s
how
& te
ll ho
w th
e gl
ider
rem
ains
sta
ble
in
hand
s-of
f flig
ht.
b.
Em
phas
ize
attit
ude
flyin
g.
c.
Em
phas
ize
the
impo
rtan
ce o
f cle
arin
g.
d.
Dis
cuss
the
effe
cts
of li
ft, d
rag,
and
gra
vity
, and
how
gra
vity
pr
opel
s th
e gl
ider
.
e.
Dis
cuss
the
rela
tions
hip
of li
ft, a
ngle
of a
ttac
k, a
nd re
lativ
e w
ind.
f.
Sho
w &
tell
stra
ight
and
turn
ing
glid
es a
t var
ious
spe
eds
(m
inim
um s
ink,
bes
t lift
ove
r dra
g, a
nd p
atte
rn s
peed
).
g.
Sho
w &
tell
shal
low
ban
ked
turn
; dis
cuss
the
horiz
onta
l co
mpo
nent
of l
ift, a
dver
se y
aw, t
urn
coor
dina
tion,
slip
ping
and
sk
iddi
ng.
h.
Exp
lain
load
fact
or d
urin
g tu
rns.
3.
Pos
t Flig
ht:
Que
stio
ns &
Ans
wer
s
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
eme:
A
dvan
ced
glid
er fl
ight
man
euve
rs
Estim
ated
Tim
e: 1
sor
tie
Cad
et T
extb
ook
Refe
renc
e: A
eros
pace
Dim
ensi
ons,
Mod
ule
1 1.
Pr
eflig
ht
a.
Dis
cuss
pre
viou
sly
com
plet
ed fl
ight
s, a
s ap
prop
riate
.
b. D
iscu
ss p
rinci
ples
for s
tayi
ng s
afe
durin
g th
is fl
ight
. 2.
In
Flig
ht (
min
imum
alti
tude
of 1
500
’ AG
L)
Cad
ets
are
neve
r to
hand
le th
e co
ntro
ls d
urin
g ta
ke-o
ff, l
andi
ng, o
r w
hen
belo
w 1
00
0 ft
AG
L.
a.
Per
form
cle
arin
g tu
rns
emph
asiz
ing
colli
sion
avo
idan
ce.
b.
Dem
onst
rate
slo
w fl
ight
dur
ing
stra
ight
& tu
rnin
g de
scen
ts.
c.
Dem
onst
rate
str
aigh
t ahe
ad a
nd tu
rnin
g st
alls
as
appr
opria
te,
emph
asiz
ing
stal
l rec
ogni
tion
and
reco
very
.
d.
Dem
onst
rate
med
ium
and
ste
ep b
ank
turn
s as
app
ropr
iate
.
(1)
Dis
cuss
ove
r-ba
nkin
g te
nden
cy.
(2)
Dis
cuss
pro
per r
udde
r coo
rdin
atio
n.
(3)
Dis
cuss
aft
con
trol
stic
k re
quire
men
ts to
kee
p th
e no
se u
p.
e.
Exp
lain
load
fact
or d
urin
g tu
rns.
f.
Dis
cuss
ste
ep s
pira
ls a
nd s
pins
; em
phas
ize
the
diff
eren
ce a
nd th
e da
nger
s of
exc
essi
ve lo
ad fa
ctor
s in
ste
ep s
pira
ls.
g.
Dem
onst
rate
forw
ard
and
side
slip
s an
d di
scus
s th
eir p
urpo
se.
3. P
ost F
light
: Q
uest
ions
& A
nsw
ers
GLI
DER
2 SY
LLA
BUS
2
GLI
DER
3 SY
LLA
BUS
3
17
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
eme:
U
se o
f ins
trum
ents
in s
oarin
g fli
ght
Estim
ated
Tim
e: 1
sor
tie
Cad
et T
extb
ook
Refe
renc
e: A
eros
pace
Dim
ensi
ons,
Mod
ule
2
1.
Pref
light
a.
Dis
cuss
pre
viou
sly
com
plet
ed fl
ight
s, a
s ap
prop
riate
.
b.
Dis
cuss
prin
cipl
es fo
r sta
ying
saf
e du
ring
this
flig
ht.
c.
Exp
lain
the
pito
t/st
atic
sys
tem
and
its
rela
tions
hip
to th
e ai
rspe
ed
indi
cato
r, al
timet
er, a
nd v
ario
met
er.
d.
Exp
lain
the
mag
netic
com
pass
and
its
inhe
rent
err
ors.
2.
In
Flig
ht
Cad
ets
are
neve
r to
hand
le th
e co
ntro
ls d
urin
g ta
ke-o
ff, l
andi
ng, o
r w
hen
belo
w 1
00
0 ft
AG
L.
a.
Exp
lain
the
diffe
renc
e be
twee
n ab
solu
te a
ltitu
de (
AG
L), t
rue
altit
ude
(MSL
), a
nd p
ress
ure
altit
ude
(PA
).
b.
Dem
onst
rate
how
to re
ad th
e al
timet
er.
c.
Dem
onst
rate
how
to re
ad th
e ai
rspe
ed in
dica
tor a
nd d
iscu
ss th
e di
ffere
nce
betw
een
indi
cate
d ai
rspe
ed, t
rue
airs
peed
, and
gro
und
spee
d.
d.
Ide
ntify
how
alti
tude
and
airs
peed
are
rela
ted.
e.
Dem
onst
rate
how
to re
ad th
e va
riom
eter
and
dis
cuss
the
indi
catio
ns o
f ris
ing
and/
or fa
lling
ther
mal
act
ivity
(ai
r cur
rent
s).
f.
Dem
onst
rate
turn
s us
ing
the
mag
netic
com
pass
; dis
cuss
com
pass
tu
rnin
g er
rors
(va
riatio
n, d
evia
tion,
mag
netic
dip
, and
osc
illat
ion
erro
r).
3. P
ost F
light
: Q
uest
ions
& A
nsw
ers
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
emes
: W
eath
er
Estim
ated
Tim
e: 1
sor
tie
Cad
et T
extb
ook
Refe
renc
e: A
eros
pace
Dim
ensi
ons,
Mod
ule
3
1.
Pref
light
a.
Dis
cuss
pre
viou
sly
com
plet
ed fl
ight
s, a
s ap
prop
riate
.
b.
Dis
cuss
prin
cipl
es fo
r sta
ying
saf
e du
ring
this
flig
ht.
c.
Dis
cuss
ther
mal
soa
ring:
the
effe
ct o
f hea
ting,
ther
mal
str
uctu
re,
loca
ting
ther
mal
s (c
umul
us c
loud
s, d
ust d
evils
, sur
face
dus
t &
smok
e, s
oarin
g bi
rds,
oth
er s
ailp
lane
s, e
tc.)
.
d.
Dis
cuss
met
hods
of s
oarin
g, a
s ap
prop
riate
:
(1)
Ridg
e an
d sl
ope
soar
ing
(2)
Win
d ef
fect
s an
d re
quire
men
ts, s
oarin
g in
ups
lope
lift
, lee
side
tu
rbul
ence
, slo
pe a
nd ri
dge
requ
irem
ents
(3)
Sea
bree
ze s
oarin
g
(4)
Mou
ntai
n w
ave
soar
ing;
form
atio
n, v
isua
l ind
icat
ions
, as
soci
ated
turb
ulen
ce
2.
In
Flig
ht (
cove
r tho
se to
pics
app
ropr
iate
to lo
cal c
ondi
tions
) C
adet
s ar
e ne
ver t
o ha
ndle
the
cont
rols
dur
ing
take
-off
, lan
ding
, or
whe
n be
low
10
00
ft A
GL.
a.
Dem
onst
rate
ther
mal
soa
ring;
dis
cuss
ther
mal
ent
ry a
nd w
hen
&
how
to tu
rn in
to th
e th
erm
al; d
iscu
ss th
erm
allin
g w
ith o
ther
sa
ilpla
nes,
bes
t airs
peed
, and
flyi
ng b
etw
een
ther
mal
s.
b.
Dem
onst
rate
sea
bre
eze
or s
hear
line
soa
ring.
c.
Dem
onst
rate
ridg
e or
slo
pe s
oarin
g; e
mph
asiz
e be
st s
peed
to fl
y,
gene
ral r
ules
for t
urni
ng o
n th
e rid
ge, a
ppro
achi
ng o
ther
sa
ilpla
nes,
and
oth
er “
rule
s of
the
road
.”
d.
Dem
onst
rate
wav
e so
arin
g; e
xpla
in w
ave
stru
ctur
e, w
ave
cres
ts,
and
roto
r; id
entif
y le
ntic
ular
clo
uds,
if p
rese
nt.
3. P
ost F
light
: Q
uest
ions
& A
nsw
ers
GLI
DER
4 SY
LLA
BUS
4
GLI
DER
5 SY
LLA
BUS
5
18
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
emes
: G
roun
d ha
ndlin
g, p
refli
ght,
take
-off
& la
ndin
g Es
timat
ed T
ime:
0.7
hou
rs
Cad
et T
extb
ook
Refe
renc
e: A
eros
pace
Dim
ensi
ons,
Mod
ule
1 1.
G
roun
d H
andl
ing
a.
Dem
onst
rate
pro
per g
roun
d ha
ndlin
g; id
entif
y th
ose
surf
ace
area
s th
at a
re n
ot to
be
touc
hed.
2.
Pre
fligh
t Ins
pect
ion
a.
Sho
w a
nd te
ll w
hile
per
form
ing
a ro
utin
e pr
e-fli
ght i
nspe
ctio
n.
b.
Ide
ntify
the
requ
ired
docu
men
ts th
at m
ust b
e ke
pt o
n bo
ard.
c.
Sho
w a
nd te
ll ab
out t
he a
irpla
ne’s
bas
ic a
nato
my.
d.
Dis
cuss
prin
cipl
es fo
r sta
ying
saf
e du
ring
this
flig
ht.
3. B
efor
e Ta
ke-O
ff:
a.
Usi
ng th
e ch
eckl
ist,
show
and
tell
abou
t rou
tine
cock
pit c
heck
s.
b.
Exp
lain
the
sequ
ence
of e
vent
s pr
ior t
o ta
ke-o
ff.
4. T
ake-
Off
C
adet
s ar
e ne
ver t
o ha
ndle
the
cont
rols
dur
ing
take
-off
, lan
ding
, or
whe
n be
low
10
00
ft A
GL.
a.
Dis
cuss
airp
lane
pos
ition
dur
ing
take
off r
oll a
nd in
itial
clim
b;
dem
onst
rate
rudd
er c
ontr
ols.
b.
Des
crib
e em
erge
ncy
actio
ns to
be
take
n at
diff
eren
t alti
tude
s, a
s di
scus
sed
durin
g th
e “b
efor
e ta
ke-o
ff” c
heck
list.
5. I
n-Fl
ight
(m
inim
um a
ltitu
de o
f 250
0’ A
GL)
a.
Sho
w a
nd te
ll ab
out t
he u
se o
f flig
ht c
ontr
ols.
b.
Poi
nt o
ut th
e ai
rpla
ne’s
att
itude
in re
latio
n to
the
horiz
on a
nd
diffe
rent
airs
peed
s.
c.
Ide
ntify
fam
iliar
land
mar
ks, g
roun
d fe
atur
es, a
nd th
e po
sitio
n of
th
e ai
rpor
t with
resp
ect t
o th
e ai
rpla
ne’s
alti
tude
and
pos
ition
.
6. A
ppro
ach
to L
andi
ng
Cad
ets
are
neve
r to
hand
le th
e co
ntro
ls d
urin
g ta
ke-o
ff,
land
ing,
or w
hen
belo
w 1
00
0 ft
AG
L.
a.
Exp
lain
the
appr
oach
to th
e tr
affic
pat
tern
; exp
lain
th
e re
ason
s fo
r a s
tand
ardi
zed
entr
y pr
oced
ure
and
pe
rfor
m th
e be
fore
land
ing
chec
k.
b.
Dis
cuss
the
elem
ents
of t
he tr
affic
pat
tern
.
c.
Dis
cuss
the
final
app
roac
h an
d th
e im
port
ance
of m
aint
aini
ng th
e co
rrec
t airs
peed
. 7.
Lan
ding
& R
oll-
Out
a.
Exp
lain
the
land
ing
attit
ude.
b.
Poi
nt o
ut th
e co
rrec
t pro
cedu
re fo
r lan
ding
roll-
out.
8.
Pos
t Flig
ht:
Que
stio
ns &
Ans
wer
s
POW
ERED
1 SY
LLA
BUS
6
POW
ERED
1 SY
LLA
BUS
6
19
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
emes
: N
orm
al fl
ight
man
euve
rs
Estim
ated
Tim
e: 1
.0 h
ours
C
adet
Tex
tboo
k Re
fere
nce:
Aer
ospa
ce D
imen
sion
s, M
odul
e 1
1. P
refli
ght
a.
Dis
cuss
pre
viou
sly
com
plet
ed fl
ight
s, a
s ap
prop
riate
.
b.
Dis
cuss
prin
cipl
es fo
r sta
ying
saf
e du
ring
this
flig
ht.
2. I
n-Fl
ight
(m
inim
um a
ltitu
de o
f 250
0’ A
GL)
C
adet
s ar
e ne
ver t
o ha
ndle
the
cont
rols
dur
ing
take
-off
, lan
ding
, or
whe
n be
low
10
00
ft A
GL.
a.
Trim
for l
evel
flig
ht; p
oint
out
the
stab
ility
of t
he a
ircra
ft in
han
ds-
off f
light
.
b.
Em
phas
ize
attit
ude
flyin
g.
c.
Sho
w a
nd te
ll ab
out t
he tr
im c
ontr
ols
and
stra
ight
flyi
ng to
a
chec
kpoi
nt u
sing
vis
ual r
efer
ence
s.
d.
Dis
cuss
the
effe
cts
of li
ft, d
rag,
and
gra
vity
on
the
airp
lane
.
e.
Dis
cuss
the
rela
tions
hip
of li
ft, a
ngle
of a
ttac
k, a
nd re
lativ
e w
ind.
f.
Dem
onst
rate
a s
hallo
w b
anke
d tu
rn a
nd p
oint
out
how
the
airp
lane
will
mai
ntai
n th
e tu
rn w
ith c
ontr
ols
neut
ral.
g.
Exp
lain
load
fact
or d
urin
g tu
rns.
3.
Pos
t Flig
ht:
Que
stio
ns &
Ans
wer
s
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
emes
: A
dvan
ced
fligh
t man
euve
rs
Estim
ated
Tim
e: 1
.0 h
ours
C
adet
Tex
tboo
k Re
fere
nce:
Aer
ospa
ce D
imen
sion
s, M
odul
e 1
1. P
refli
ght
a.
Dis
cuss
pre
viou
sly
com
plet
ed fl
ight
s, a
s ap
prop
riate
.
b.
Dis
cuss
prin
cipl
es fo
r sta
ying
saf
e du
ring
this
flig
ht.
2. I
n-Fl
ight
(m
inim
um a
ltitu
de o
f 250
0’ A
GL)
C
adet
s ar
e ne
ver t
o ha
ndle
the
cont
rols
dur
ing
take
-off
, lan
ding
, or
whe
n be
low
10
00
ft A
GL.
a.
Per
form
clim
bing
turn
s, e
mph
asiz
ing
colli
sion
avo
idan
ce.
b.
Dem
onst
rate
slo
w fl
ight
(m
inim
um c
ontr
olla
ble
airs
peed
- M
CA
).
c.
Dem
onst
rate
str
aigh
t ahe
ad a
nd tu
rnin
g st
alls
, as
appr
opria
te.
All
stal
ls a
re to
be
imm
inen
t sta
lls (
first
aer
odyn
amic
indi
catio
n of
an
onco
min
g st
all,
whi
ch is
usu
ally
the
stal
l war
ning
ala
rm);
bac
k se
at
pass
enge
rs a
re n
ot a
llow
ed w
hen
dem
onst
ratin
g st
alls
.
d.
Dem
onst
rate
med
ium
and
ste
ep b
ank
turn
s; d
iscu
ss p
rope
r rud
der
coor
dina
tion
and
cont
rol s
tick
requ
irem
ents
to k
eep
the
nose
up.
e.
Exp
lain
load
fact
or d
urin
g tu
rns.
f.
Dis
cuss
ste
ep s
pira
ls a
nd s
pins
; em
phas
ize
the
diff
eren
ce a
nd
dang
ers
of e
xces
sive
load
fact
ors
in s
teep
spi
rals
.
g.
Dem
onst
rate
gro
und
refe
renc
e m
aneu
vers
use
d in
sea
rch
activ
ities
(pa
ralle
l tra
ck, S
-tur
ns, e
xpan
ding
squ
are)
. 3.
Pos
t Flig
ht:
Que
stio
ns &
Ans
wer
s
POW
ERED
2 SY
LLA
BUS
7
POW
ERED
3 SY
LLA
BUS
8
20
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
emes
: U
se o
f ins
trum
ents
in fl
ight
Es
timat
ed T
ime:
0.7
hou
rs
Cad
et T
extb
ook
Refe
renc
e: A
eros
pace
Dim
ensi
ons,
Mod
ule
2
1. P
refli
ght
a.
Dis
cuss
pre
viou
sly
com
plet
ed fl
ight
s, a
s ap
prop
riate
.
b.
Dis
cuss
prin
cipl
es fo
r sta
ying
saf
e du
ring
this
flig
ht.
c.
Exp
lain
the
use
of b
asic
nav
igat
ion
inst
rum
ents
(cl
ock,
alti
met
er,
airs
peed
indi
cato
r, an
d m
agne
tic c
ompa
ss).
d.
Exp
lain
the
pito
t/st
atic
sys
tem
and
its
rela
tions
hip
to th
e ai
rspe
ed
indi
cato
r, al
timet
er, a
nd v
ertic
al v
eloc
ity in
dica
tor.
2. I
n-Fl
ight
(m
inim
um a
ltitu
de o
f 250
0’ A
GL)
C
adet
s ar
e ne
ver t
o ha
ndle
the
cont
rols
dur
ing
take
-off
, lan
ding
, or
whe
n be
low
10
00
ft A
GL.
a.
Exp
lain
the
diff
eren
ce b
etw
een
abso
lute
alti
tude
(A
GL)
, tru
e al
titud
e (M
SL)
and
pres
sure
alti
tude
(PA
).
b.
Dem
onst
rate
how
to re
ad th
e al
timet
er.
c.
Dem
onst
rate
how
to re
ad th
e ai
rspe
ed in
dica
tor;
disc
uss
indi
cate
d ai
rspe
ed, t
rue
airs
peed
, and
gro
und
spee
d.
d.
Poi
nt o
ut h
ow a
ttitu
de a
nd a
irspe
ed a
re re
late
d.
e.
Dem
onst
rate
how
sha
llow
clim
bs a
nd d
esce
nts
affe
ct th
e ve
rtic
al
velo
city
and
airs
peed
indi
cato
rs.
f.
Dem
onst
rate
turn
s us
ing
the
mag
netic
com
pass
; dis
cuss
com
pass
tu
rnin
g er
rors
– v
aria
tion,
dev
iatio
n, m
agne
tic d
ip, a
nd o
scill
atio
n er
ror.
3. P
ost F
light
: Q
uest
ions
& A
nsw
ers
CA
DET
ORI
ENT
ATI
ON
FLI
GH
T S
YLL
ABU
S Th
emes
: W
eath
er
Estim
ated
Tim
e: 0
.7 h
ours
C
adet
Tex
tboo
k Re
fere
nce:
Aer
ospa
ce D
imen
sion
s, M
odul
e 3
1.
Pre
fligh
t
a.
Dis
cuss
pre
viou
sly
com
plet
ed fl
ight
s, a
s ap
prop
riate
.
b.
Dis
cuss
prin
cipl
es fo
r sta
ying
saf
e du
ring
this
flig
ht.
c.
Dis
cuss
clo
ud ty
pes
and
thei
r eff
ect u
pon
fligh
t.
d.
Dis
cuss
how
terr
ain
affe
cts
air s
tabi
lity.
e.
Dem
onst
rate
pre
fligh
t wea
ther
brie
fing
and
disc
uss
its
impo
rtan
ce.
2. I
n-Fl
ight
C
adet
s ar
e ne
ver t
o ha
ndle
the
cont
rols
dur
ing
take
-off
, lan
ding
, or
whe
n be
low
10
00
ft A
GL.
a.
Dem
onst
rate
effe
cts
that
wea
ther
has
upo
n fly
ing.
b.
Dem
onst
rate
the
crab
met
hod
(for
war
d sl
ip)
to c
ompe
nsat
e
for w
ind.
c.
Dis
cuss
wak
e tu
rbul
ence
avo
idan
ce.
d.
Dem
onst
rate
tem
pera
ture
diff
eren
ces
at a
few
alti
tude
s an
d di
scus
s ho
w a
ltitu
de a
ffect
s ra
te o
f clim
b.
3. P
ost F
light
: Q
uest
ions
& A
nsw
ers
POW
ERED
4 SY
LLA
BUS
9
POW
ERED
5 SY
LLA
BUS
10
21