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FLYING EAGLESFLYING EAGLES
Way to Go GA129
Helicopters
Keeping AmericaStrong
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CAP ews
ews From
GAWG
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So You Want
To Be A PilotAerospace Education
FLIGHT
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HappeningsC/P Training
Schedule
News From Out
of the Blue
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DDR
Fitting In
SAFE TIPS
Lightning
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The uts & Bolts
of Leadership
What Kind of Animal Are You?
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Just Following
Orders
GA129 is #1For Your
Information
101 CARD
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Inside this issue:
See Page 8
for
Happenings
See Page 9
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Training Schedule
for
September
BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO: GA 129
Strength of the ation by Dr. Ilana Mor
September 2011
Squadron Commander
Captain Paul Janssen
The CAP at’l website ishttp://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/
The GAWG website is
http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/
Civil
Air
PatrolThat Is ot What I Said!
Ever heard these words? You didn’t listen to me,you didn’t hear what I said, that is not what I said,
and that is not what I meant. Or maybe, just maybe,you did not communicate your thoughts clearly
enough.
Miscommunication is the cause of many problems.
The purpose of communication is to express ideasand to invite comments. Language is not the onlyvehicle that conveys our ideas. Non-verbal gestures,
i.e. facial expressions, can convey agreement,disagreement or disbelief. However, language takescommunication a step further.
Communication is a two-way street, unless you are
talking to yourself on a desolate island.
Communication requires a speaker and a listener. Ittakes effort for the speaker to bring his/her pointacross, and it takes effort for the listener to
understand the message that the speaker wants toconvey.
Miscommunication rests on two main pillars:
Pillar One — The speaker does not have a clearunderstanding of his/her message.
Pillar Two — The listener is not totally engagedin listening.
Meaningful communication is something we do
WITH others, rather than TO others.
How do we know that the listener has received theinformation exactly as it was intended? We do that
by asking for feedback:“Tell me...did you understand what I just said?”
By asking for feedback, the speaker is able to know if
his/her message was understood by the listener.
If the message was not understood, the speaker owes
it to his/her listener or audience to repeat the
message, and to ask for feedback again, and, if
necessary, again.
So, rather than delivering the message
and walking away,
take a minute and
check to see if the message was understood.
This could prevent future major headaches..
BARTOW-ETOWAHSQUADRO
Southeast Region Georgia Win
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C/CMSgt Danny Carpenter has successfully completed his Armstrong Speech and Essay. After he passes the
Mitchell Exam, he can be officially call “Lieutenant Dan!”
C/SrA Ryan Drawver passed PT, and all he needs to do is pass the Wright Exam in order to promote to C/SSgt.
C/1Lt Monica Hicks is moving along rapidly toward her promotion to C/Captain.C/2Lt Brandon Jones only has to attend a Character Development session and pass the CPFT in order to promoteto C/1Lt.
C/2Lt Cole Pittman has completed his Flight Commander promotion, and is committed to becoming a C/1Lt.COGRATULATIOS O YOUR PROMOTIOS
C/SMSgt Brandyn Brooks
C/TSgt Christopher Cochran
C/SrA Matthew Gonzales
C/MSgt Cody Liscomb
C/CMSgt David Rhodes
C/MSgt Nicolas Tavegia
1st Certificate of Flight
C/Amn Jeremy Kariuki
With Captain Sheffield
Senior Member Brent Drawver is the new
Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron’s Recruiting and Retention Officer.
The new GA129 Activities Committee will consist of:
SM Brent Drawver, SM Sheila Hicks, 2Lt Michael Rhodes, 2Lt Diane Tavegia, SM Melissa Whisler,
and Major Mor
CONGRATULATIONS C/SrA RYAN DRAWVER
CADET OF THE QUARTER
CAP Orientation Pilot 1Lt Ovens with
Cadets Brooks, Hayman, and Liscomb
Congratulations on completion ofthe Redstone portion of the CAP Rocketry Badge,
the first of three phases that must be completed to earnthe Rocketry Badge.
C/CMSgt Danny Carpenter
C/SrA Ryan DrawverC/SrA Matt Gonzales
C/2Lt Brandon Jones
C/Amn Jeremy Kariuki
C/2Lt Cole Pittman
C/SSgt Michael Stratford
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Helicopters are vital to the economy and security of the United States. America’s aerospace power has
been developed over many years, and helicopters are one of many versatile and flexible aircraft that make the
United States’ commerce and national security easier to manage. Helicopters fulfill thousands of different roles in
the modern world. From fighting wild fires, to delivering supplies to areas ravaged by natural disasters, to bringinginjured troops back from the front lines, the helicopter is vital to the function of America. This complex aerospacemachine came from a very simple Russian man.
Igor Sikorsky began experimenting in vertical flight in the 1930’s. He tried many different designs, and
every time, they failed. But from each attempt he learned something, and by the start of World War II, he hadcreated the first fully functioning helicopter or rotorcraft . By the end of WWII he was producing R-4 helicopters
for the Army Air Corp. However, in the Korean War the Army had switched to the less advanced Bell H-13. These
helicopters were smaller and less powerful, putting the U.S. at a disadvantage during the war. Eventually, during
the Vietnam War, Bell had almost mastered the rotorcraft, creating the UH-1 Huey. This was the workhorse of
almost every branch of the military until it was replaced with the Sikorsky UH-60. This now serves as the primary
helicopter for every branch of the armed forces.
Nowadays, companies all over the world rely on these aerospace marvels for thousands of different tasks.
Helicopters are used to transport people, goods, and supplies wherever and whenever they are needed. Companyofficials can take off from the roof of their building and fly halfway across the country without stopping. Hospitals
can fly an organ for a transplant patient directly to their building instead of to an airport. The police can now track
down fleeing suspects from the air, instead of just the ground. The helicopter has even more roles in the military.
When Sikorsky started producing the first helicopters, the U.S. Army instantly saw the potential for such
an aircraft. Ever since the Korean War, the helicopter has been the workhorse of the armed forces. It has replaced
many roles of jeeps and fixed-wing aircraft alike. Rotorcraft are faster than jeeps for evacuating injured troops
from the front lines, and more agile than cargo planes for transporting troops and equipment. Attack helicopters
have the versatility to be launched from an open field, and can fly lower and slower than bombers.
Though the helicopter has many advantages, it also has its drawbacks. In combat, helicopters have to fly
low and fast in order to avoid enemy fire. This means when something goes wrong, the pilot has little to no time toreact or prepare for a crash. An extremely experienced helicopter pilot, Colonel Brent Bracewell (COL USA
NGGA 78th AVN TC) said “If you had enough time to say ‘uh-oh’ before you hit the ground, you were flying too
high.” Also, while hovering to drop off troops or equipment, helicopters are wide open to enemy fire. This is but a
small price to pay for the advantages that helicopters give us in combat.
All in all, the helicopter has proved itself everywhere, from the dense jungles of Vietnam, to the harshArctic winters, to the Middle Eastern deserts. The helicopter plays infinitely vital roles in combat, the civilian
world, and the medical world. In the future, because of the helicopter’s versatility, the United States is sure to use
this aviation dream in its economic and national security development.
The
SikorskyUH 60
Blackhawk
The following is C/CMSgt Danny Carpenter’s Armstrong Essay.
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EW CAP Names ew ational Commander : The Civil Air Patrol ational
Board elected Maj. Gen. Chuck Carr Jr., to a three-year term as national
commander last week. Carr, the former vice commander , received his second
star (the highest CAP rank) and officially took command Aug. 20. The board
also elected Brig. Gen. Joseph Vazquez, former Middle East RegionCommander , to a one-year term as the national vice commander . "It is an honor
and a privilege to be elected as CAP's national commander ," said Carr in a
release. "CAP has a rich history of 70 years of service to America, and I look
forward to partnering with our 61,000 citizen volunteers to fill the emergency
services, disaster relief, youth development, and aerospace education needs of
communities across the nation."
CAP National Headquarters 105 S. Hansell St. Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6332 (334) 953-7748www.gocivilairpatrol.com
Brigadier General Charles L. Carr, Jr Brigadier General Charles L. Carr, Jr Brigadier General Charles L. Carr, Jr Brigadier General Charles L. Carr, Jr .Brig. Gen. Charles L. “Chuck” Carr, Jr. is the National Vice Commander, Civil Air Patrol. His
primary duty is to assist the CAP National Commander in leading CAP’s more than 61,000 volunteers infulfillment of the organization’s three congressionally chartered missions: emergency services, cadetprograms and aerospace education, as well as CAP’s increasing role in America’s homeland security.
As National Vice Commander, Brig Gen Carr is a member of both the National Board and Boardof Governors — CAP’s governing and advisory bodies.
Before his election on Sept. 4, 2010, as National Vice Commander, Brig Gen Carr served as thehighest-ranking officer of CAP’s Great Lakes Region. He was appointed region commander March 1,2007, and led the region’s 7,000 volunteers in his home state of Ohio, as well as Illinois, Indiana,Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin for nearly three and a half years.
Before becoming Region Commander, Brig Gen Carr served as Ohio Wing Commander, aposition he held for four years. He joined the Wing in 1989 as a member of Columbus Senior Squadron801 and served as Director of Ohio Wing personnel, Commander of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Cadet
Squadron 803, Deputy Commander of Group VIII, Commander of Group VIII, Wing Air OperationsOfficer, Vice Commander of Wing Operations and Wing Vice Commander. During his tenure, the Wingreceived various national Mission awards.
Brig Gen Carr is a Senior Pilot with an instrument rating. He also has a Master rating in CAP’sPersonnel and Finance professional development specialty tracks.
His CAP awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service, Exceptional Service,Meritorious Service (one bronze clasp) Commander’s Commendations, Search “Find” Ribbon, AirSearch and Rescue Ribbon (bronze propeller), Command Service Ribbon (bronze star) and the BrigGen Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager Aerospace Achievement Award. He also holds CAP’s highest academichonor – the Gill Robb Wilson Award.
Brig Gen Carr is a native of Columbus, Ohio, and a graduate of Columbus East High School.His education also includes management courses from the University of Maryland and military trainingthat includes NCO Leadership School, Command NCO Academy, U.S. Air Force Senior NCO Academy,
Military Police Investigations and U.S. Customs. He retired as Superintendent Security Police in thegrade of Master Sergeant after serving 23 years in the Air Force.
In addition to his Air Force and CAP service, Brig Gen Carr has more than 16 years in retailsales and management. Together with his wife, Erena, they are the owners of ABC Academy DaycareCenter in Columbus.
Colonel Alvin Bedgood is the new Southeast Region Commander.
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Dear GAWG members,
Greeting from the National Board and Annual Conference in Louisville, KY!
I want to share some great news with all of you. At this morning’s General Assembly, GAWG received the
following mission awards for SER:
Search & Rescue Award...Counterdrug & Homeland Security Award...Cadet Programs Award
Other SER recipients included FLWG received the Aerospace Education Award and MSWG received the Disaster
Relief Award. FLWG also received an overall first place award for Aerospace Education.
Mission awards are given to the outstanding wings in each region in the mission areas I’ve mentioned. I’m pretty
sure that GAWG was the only CAP wing that received 3 mission awards this morning. That’s absolutely
amazing! I’m very proud of the job all of you are doing. Thanks so much for your service to GAWG CAP.
Best regards,
Tonya BoylanTonya Boylan, Col, CAP Commander, Georgia Wing
The GAWG Commutation Team has once again put together a program for a Communication Conference to be
held on 1 Oct 2011 at the Calhoun Squadron airport location at Calhoun, GA. This is a non-funded event. There is
no charge for registering for this event.
This conference is open to both GAWG and TNWG personnel. We’ve not had a semi-annual Comm Conference
this far north in our wing and feel that this will be an ideal opportunity to allow personnel from Northwest Georgia
to inter-act with comm personnel from Tennessee Wing. The TNWG Director of Communications, LtCol Randy
Stripling will be attending with his wing’s personnel.
A short demonstration of both analog and digital radio use will be presented. Then the work-shop will begin—and
yes—everyone will get involved in the work-shop covering the various types of antennas we use and then the
work-shop will move outside and will cover how to install an antenna and portable-mast system in the field. LtCol
Paul Branson will be the very capable instructor. Col Branson did this class at a previous Comm Conference and
everyone who attended got involved with the installation. Afterward, we received many complimentary commentsfrom participants who all felt that it was worth the time and travel to attend the Conference.
We ask that all personnel who would like to sign-up for this conference contact Lt Don Imbody at the emailaddress listed below or at 678-425-1466.
172pilot@windstream.net
We look forward to seeing all of you on 1 October.
Don
Donald W. Imbody, Lt. CAP
Georgia Wing Headquarters
Asst Director of Communications/Asst Director of IT
Wing Communications Training Officer
Winder Comm Center, GACAP-44
Volunteers are unpaid.Not because they are worthless,
but becausethey are priceless
WELCOME TO THE GAWG STAFFWELCOME TO THE GAWG STAFFWELCOME TO THE GAWG STAFFWELCOME TO THE GAWG STAFF
The new GAWG Chaplain, Chaplain (Maj) Robert Westbrook
andthe new GAWG Drug Demand Reduction Officer, Capt M. J. Bridges.
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During the last week of August, many of us watched the news as Hurricane Irene traveled from the Caribbean to North Carolina and eventually up the east coast of the United States. Damage has initially been estimated in the
billions of dollars, and numerous deaths and injuries have been reported. In preparation for the storm, many
people evacuated their homes. Ports, refineries, industries and nuclear power plants activated their emergency
plans. However, during this same period, one group of individuals actually flew INTO the hurricane to gather
data and conduct research.
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, is an Air Force Reserve Squadron based atKeesler Air Force Base in Mississippi. The Hurricane Hunters fly Air Force WC-130J aircraft into hurricanes in
the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean to measure storm strength and gather storm data. These flights are necessary because satellites can identify a hurricane’s exact location, but cannot measure a storm’s wind speed or
barometric pressure. Hurricanes form over the ocean, and ships are too slow to reach them to take these
necessary measurements.
Typical Hurricane Hunter flights are flown at altitudes from 500 to 30,000 feet. These altitudes subject the
aircraft to lightning, icing and severe turbulence. In flight, the aircraft drop weather buoys along the storm’sroute to gather data. Flights typically last six to eleven hours and usually fly directly through the eye of the
storm. Crews include two pilots, a navigator, a weather officer, a loadmaster, and weather buoy systems
operator.
The first intentional flights into a hurricane for meteorological measurements took place in 1943 outside of
Houston Texas. Colonel Joseph Duckworth flew into an unexpected hurricane in an AT-6 Texan trainer with theSquadron’s Weather Officer and returned safely.
Additional successful flights demonstrated the feasibility of weather reconnaissance flights and led to the
formation of the 53rd Weather Squadron in Maine. The Squadron moved to its current location in Mississippi in
1973.
Additional information is at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Irene_(2011) and http://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/53d_Weather_Reconnaissance_Squadron
This could be YOU!!!
With Captain Sam Sheffield, CAP Orientation Pilot
Safe
and
Happy
flying!
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When once you have tasted flight,
you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,
for there you have been,
and there you will always long to return.
Leonardo Da Vinci Italian engineer, painter, & sculptor (1452-1519)
FLIGHT Speaking the Language of Flight
To fully understand the science and technology of aerospace, you must learn a new vocabulary.
Learning The Language Of Airplanes
IMPORTAT TERMS
Aero —pertaining to air
Aerodynamics —relating to the forces of air in motion
Aeronautics —the science of flight within the atmosphere
AGL —above ground level
Air —a mixture of gases that contain approximately 79% nitrogen, 19% oxygen, and 2% other gases
Aircraft —any machine that is capable of flying through the air. Ultralights, airplanes, gliders, balloons,
helicopters are all included.
Airplane —an aircraft that is kept aloft by the aerodynamic forces upon its wings and is thrust forward by a propeller, or other means of propulsion, such as a jet or rocket.
Airfoil —component, such as a wing, that is specifically designed to produce lift, thrust or directional stability
Airport —a place on either land or water where aircraft can land and take off for flight
Altitude —height expressed in units above sea level, or ground level
Aviation —the art, science and technology of flight within the atmosphere
Aviator —a person who operates an aircraft during flight
Camber —the curved part of an airfoil that goes from the leading to the trailing edge
Chord —a line drawn through an airfoil from its leading to its training edge
Drag —a force which retards the forward movement of an aircraft in flight
Dynamic —forces in motion
Leading edge —the front part of an airfoil
Lift —the upward force, which opposes gravity, that supports the weight of an aircraft
Relative wind —the flow of air which moves opposite the flight path of an airplane
Static —standing still, or without motion
Supersonic —faster than the speed of sound. Subsonic is below the speed of sound.
Thrust —the force which moves an aircraft forward in flight
Trailing edge —the back part of an airfoil
Wind —air in motion
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS:Happy Birthday to Brandyn Brooks, Jesse Hayman, Monica Hicks, and Brandon Jones.
SEPTEMBER
3—4 September Pioneer Days
9—11 September Group I SAREX
17—18 September UCC—Dobbins ARB
OCTOBER
1 October Fall Family Cook-out and Games
1 October GAWG Communication Conference
Oct 8 or 15 ROA Class
8—9 October SLS/CLC—Dobbins ARB22-23 October 2012 GAWG Cadet Competition
OVEMBER
4—6 ovember Group I Aerospace Weekend
ov 19-20 or 19 Training—@ Sqdn or ES FTX
United Way Turkey Trot
DECEMBER10 December United Way Community Luncheon
Applications to 2011 Professional Development Courses are done on CAP Form 17 sent to Wing HQ.
Deadline for all courses is 10 business days prior to the course.Course Directors and Instructors are needed for all of these courses. Teaching is one way to get credit for
professional development advancement. If interested, please let Major Jeff Arnold, GAWG Professional
Development Officer, know ASAP at gadcp@bellsouth.net.
America eeds PilotsFrom Curt LaFond, HQ Director of Cadet Programs—21 June 2011
Good news for Cadets. The front page story on 21 June 2011 in USA Today reports that America is facing a
pilot shortage. According to the story, Boeing forecasts a need for 460,000 new pilots over the next 18 years. Thedemand for pilots will be so great that the industry could face a shortage.If you are a Cadet and you love to fly, it makes sense to consider pursuing a career as a professional pilot.
Blue skies for today’s teens.
MARK YOUR CALEDAR WITH THESE DATES FOR 2012
2012 Georgia Wing Conference—Augusta, Georgia20—22 April 2012
2012 Southeast Region Conference—Peachtree City, Georgia4—6 May 2012
Congratulations Captain Andreas (Andy) Gunther
Captain Gunther has been appointed by GAWG command as the new Unit Commanderfor the Rome Composite Squadron, SER GA043.
The registration deadline for CyberPatriot teams is 8 October 2011.See http:..www.uscyberpatriot.org/Pages/default.aspx for more information and to register.
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September 2011
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Cadet Staff Meeting Senior Officer Meeting(Thursday evening—Week 2 @ 1800 hrs) (Thursday evening—Week 2 @ 1930 hrs)
For details speak with
Color Guard CommanderC/CMSgt Danny Carpenter
For details speak with
Drill Team Commander
C/2Lt Jesse Hayman
WEEK Begin
1800
End
1900
FORMATION
1900
CORE
CURRICULUM
19:30-20:30
ALTERNATE
CURRICULUM
20:30-20:50
CLOSING
FORMATION(Announcements)
20:50-21:00
Weekend
Activities
OE
BDUs1
Sept
Color
Guard
Practice
SIG-I
@ Arrival FORMATION C/OATH D & C (20 min)
Testing
Leadership
Element
Time
(Announcements) 3-4 Sept
Pioneer Days
TWO
PT Gear8
Sept
Cadet
Staff
Meeting
SIG-I
@ Arrival FORMATION C/OATH D & C (20 min)
Safety Pledge
Safety/PTHelpful link from Fla.
to do each PT event -
http://flcadet.com/
physicalfitness.aspx
“Hands On”
Activity
PT
(Announcements) 10 Sept
Group I
SAREX
THREE
BDUs15
Sept
ES
Training
SIG-I
@ Arrival FORMATION C/OATH D & C (20 min)
AE Current
Events
Aerospace
Education
“Hands On”
ActivityAE
(Announcements)
FOUR
Blues22
Sept
Drill
Team
Practice
SIG-I
@ Arrival FORMATION Promotions/Awards
C/OATH D & C(time permitting)
Character
Development
Group
Discussions
DDR (Announcements)
Practice
Week One 1800-1900 hrs
Practice
Week Four 1800-1900 hrs
Practice
Week Three 1800-1900 hrs
For details speak with Capt Maney & 1Lt Hicks
FIVE 29 Sept To Be Announced
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First AF F-35 Pilot Part of Aviation HistoryAugust 02, 2011 Air Force News|by Chrissy Cuttita
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- With the arrival of the joint strike fighter, the military continues setting the historicmilestones for the worldwide aviation industry in preparing the first F-35 Lightning II pilots. Lt. Col. Eric Smithbecame a part of history himself recently as the first Airman to fly the new stealth fighter for his service, an honor hesaid he never expected during his 16 years in an Air Force flight suit.
"It all came to light six months ago," said Smith, who moved to the 33rd Fighter Wing in 2009 afterspending two years as a developmental test pilot with the 46th Test Wing here. "I was picked because of my testbackground and the training I had in 2005."
At Eglin, he was able to apply his experience flying A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and F-16 Fighting Falcons to thetest mission before transferring over to the 33rd FW just as the wing ended its era of F-15 Eagle air dominance."Taking off in the F-35 for the first time, I experienced an adrenaline rush like I hadn't felt since I flew an A-10 for thefirst time," Smith said. "The difference this time is the fact that the F-35 is such a new airplane. If something goeswrong, you may be the first pilot to deal with the problem with only your previous fighter experience to rely on.Fortunately, my first flight went off without a hitch."
As an A-10 pilot, he knew the risks of flying in a single seat aircraft. "Your first flight in an unfamiliarairplane means it's also your first solo flight," he said. "Once you leave the ground you have the next two hours tofigure out how to safely land the jet."
The pilot spent a month flying F-35 test missions to ensure the Air Force's smooth transition fromdevelopmental test flights at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to the training flights that are scheduled to begin here
by the end of the year. Air Force Materiel Command's training program at Edwards is designed for test pilot school graduates withflight hours in a variety of airframes, Smith said. The pilot completed courses in F-35 academics, emergencyprocedures via simulator, engine run and high-speed taxi with three F-35 flights, while an instructor pilot flew in achase plane.
"I'm extremely thrilled to be honored as the first Air Education and Training Command F-35 instructor pilot,"Smith said. "It means a lot to me but more for the 33rd FW who can now execute the training plan they have beenworking on for two years. We have a great team and will soon begin training F-35 pilots and maintainers."
Smith will oversee flight operations of the initial F-35 pilot cadre as the director of operations for the 58thFighter Squadron. He said the training program here will be more robust than what he needed to qualify in the F-35.
A student pilot at Eglin will receive approximately 200 hours of academics, 14 simulators, a high-speed taxiand six flights in the airplane before deemed qualified. Technological advances in virtual reality pilot andmaintenance training is the biggest difference 33rd FW students will experience with the military's latest weaponssystem.
"I've got 80 hours in the simulator and only logged nine actual flying hours," Smith said. "That is a
testament to how good the simulator is. Everything is digital."Other new devices to be introduced are the F-35's unique set of pilot flight equipment, including an anti-
gravity suit, a jacket with integral arm restraints and a helmet-mounted display system. "It forced me to change allof my habits when it came to 'strapping on' the jet (for the first time)," Smith said. "The HMD is an extremelycomplex piece of equipment that uses two projectors to display independent images on the pilot's display visor."
The pilot said it took approximately six hours to fit and focus the helmet that will eventually give pilots a full360-degree view around them in flight using cameras located around the exterior of the aircraft. The F-35 helmet-mounted display system provides a combination of impact protection, heads-up display information and night vision,combining legacy aircraft systems into a single unit, according to officials with Lockheed Martin. Smith'sexperiences will be shared among an integrated team of 33rd FW Nomads, who now prepare for a pipeline ofstudents from three different branches of service.
EWS FROM
OUT OF THE BLUE
The information in this column is general AF-specific news that will undoubtedly be of interest to Civil Air
Patrol. Although now a retired AF person, Major Orlando LaRosa, our former USAF Liaison to
CAP, has graciously agreed to continue contributing to the Flying Eagles. His articles always bring us
information of unique interest, especially for young potential future military leaders.
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With the success of 5th generation stealth aviation training at the wing, the F-35 will provide air dominance to theU.S. and its coalition partners for the next several decades, he said.
As for Smith, he'll continue to support the Air Force test mission at Edwards temporarily and return to Eglin as asenior leader for a squadron to which he personally delivered the first aircraft.
Navy Build-a-Bird AppWeek of August 15, 2011
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has announced Aug. 2 that a smartphone application has exceeded 33,000
downloads since its launch three weeks ago. Build A Bird is an application that "helps users gain an understanding
of how birds have adapted to survive in specific environments." Players can test their learning by creating a bird that
conforms to a specific climate. The goal is to teach about the aerodynamics of flight as they relate to the Navy.
Download a free Build A Bird app on iTunes and Android.
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Lt Col Eric Smith
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Let’s face it. Everyone wants to be liked. Everyone wants to fit in with some crowd, even if it’s with the
mis-fits.
Teens may use drugs to change their image. Some teens use drugs to relieve anxiety. Others might use
drugs because the kids they want to hang out with use drugs. Teens moving up to High School or a new school are
at risk for drug use. Again, the need to fit in is strong and the anxiety can be high.The 6th annual report, ‘Teens Today’ reports that teens who come from a family that is not close, or whose
parents are not involved in their teens’ lives are 42% more likely to engage in high risk behaviors like drugs,drinking, sex, and dangerous driving.
Did you know some teens turn to drugs or drinking because of bad grades or problems within the home?
With today’s economic problems, teens worry about things they never had to be concerned about before. Will Dad
find a new job? Will we be homeless? Will I ever be able to go to college?
The issues of loneliness, low self esteem, teen-drama, bullying, depression and anxiety can all cause ateen to abuse drugs, alcohol or misuse prescription medications.
What can YOU do? First, protect yourself from the trap of drugs or alcohol. Be open with your parents
and yourself. Don’t go to parties or put yourself into situations where drugs and alcohol will be available. Be
accountable to someone other than yourself.
Next, be a friend! Show kindness to someone who seems uncomfortable. Refrain from joining in withname-calling or laughing at those who are not as ‘cool’ as your group. Talk to your friends about helping others
who might feel left out. One kind word, one genuine smile, one ‘would you like to sit with us at lunch’ could
make a world of difference in another person’s life. YOU can be that change!Be a Friend by Edgar Guest
With 2Lt Diane Tavegia, DDRO
And
C/2Lt Cole Pittman, C/DDRO
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Back to School and
Back to Pressure to Fit In!
Be a friend. You don't need money,Just a disposition sunny;
Just the wish to help anotherGet along some way or other;Just a kindly hand extended
Out to one who’s un-befriended;Just the will to give or lend,
This will make you someone’s friend.
Be a friend. You don't need glory.Friendship is a simple story.Pass by trifling errors blindly,Gaze on honest effort kindly,
Cheer the youthwho’s bravely trying,
Pity him who’s sadly sighing;Just a little labor spend.
Be a friend. The pay is bigger
(Though not written by a figure)
Than is earned by people clever
In what’s merely self-endeavor.
You'll have friends instead of neighbors
For the profits of your labors;
You'll be richer in the end
Than a prince, if you're a friend.
“Follow your dream and stay clean.”Slogan by
Cadet Spencer Graham, NMWG
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CAP SAFETY PLEDGEAs a Civil Air Patrol member, I pledge to promote an uncompromising safety environment for myself andothers, and to prevent the loss of, or damage to Civil Air Patrol assets entrusted to me. I will perform all my
activities in a professional and safe manner, and will hold myself accountable for my actions in all of our
Missions for America.
With 2Lt John Ovens, Squadron Safety Officer & C/1Lt Monica Hicks, C/Safety Officer
The CAP Safety Policy is to minimize the risks faced by our membership in the performance of their volunteer duties.
ow required of all CAP members: Intro to CAP Safety for ew Members.www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/e-services/CAP Utilities/Online Safety Education.
LIGHTIG SAFETY
(Safety Beacon, August 2011)
Thunder and lightning storms happen all the time.
But did you know that lightning strikes and lightning fires occurmost often in the summer?
Know what to do to keep you and your family safewhen it does strike!
OUTDOOR SAFETY
• If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance of lightning. Look for shelter inside a home, large
building, or a hard-topped vehicle right away. DO NOT go under tall trees for shelter. There is no place
outside that is safe during a thunderstorm. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before leaving your
shelter.
• Stay away from windows and doors.
• If you are in or on open water, go to land and seek shelter immediately.
• If you feel your hair stand on end, that means lightning is about to strike. Squat low to the ground on the balls
of your feet. Place your hands over your ears and your head between your knees. Make yourself the smallest
target possible and minimize your contact with the ground. Do not lie flat on the ground. This is a last resortwhen a building or hard-topped vehicle is not available.
• If a person is struck by lightning, call 9-1-1 and get medical care immediately. Lightning strike victims carry
no electrical charge. Attend to them immediately. Check their breathing, heartbeat, and pulse. CPR may beneeded.
IDOOR SAFETY
• Unplug appliances and other electrical items, like computers, and turn off air conditioners. If you are unableto unplug them, turn them off.
• Stay off corded phones, computers, and other electronic equipments that put you in direct contact withelectricity or plumbing.
• Avoid washing your hands, bathing, doing laundry, or washing dishes.
FAST FACTS
• Outside and other fires accounted for three-quarters of the lightning fires reported to local fire departments.• Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain, and may occur as far as 10 miles from any rainfall.
NFPA Public Education Division, Quincy, MA www.nfpa.org/education
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• The driving force behind a
maneuver, often the leader
• Usually has strong convictions
• Comfortable initiating andmaking changes
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When put into a position of command, the one who makes the best leader is the one who appreciates thestrengths and knows the weaknesses of every member in the group, and can utilize that knowledge for
the successful execution of a common goal.
However, whether you are in a command position or not, it is essential to know yourself. Knowling
yourself , both your strengths and weaknesses, enables you to do your part more successfully.
Identification with the strengths and weaknesses of one of the animals below has proven to be asuccessful corporate training tool. When participants are serious and honest about their answers, it is an
aid toward more successful teamwork.
Let’s enter the World of Imagination and for a moment pretend that we are all animals.
1. Which animal do you relate to the most? Don’t just look at the outside. Think about how thisanimal lives and for what it is commonly known.
2. What are your strengths?3. What are your weaknesses?4. In what way do you enhance a group?
5. In what ways should the group be cautious of your actions?
Consider how each animal could be used in a group project and of what should you be cautious? For
example, remember that The Lion is the driving force behind an endeavor; However, too many lions canend up in a fight.
DIVERSITY EABLES A TEAM TO WORK TOGETHER MORE SUCCESSFULLY.
THE OWL
THE LIO
THE FOX
THE
LAMB
• Wants to be in control
• Wants to be Number One
• Often feared
• Very observant as a
supervisor of a project
• Can see the big picture
• Wise...cautious
• Conserve their strengths,
so that when they act, it isquick and precise
• Sometimes appear to be
aloof
• Their attack is swift and
deadly
• Incredibly clever
• Outstanding ability to
gather facts and figures
(background intelligence
and undercover work)
• Always on alert
• Will find a solution for
every problem
• Can be sneaky
•
Trusts no one
• Often solitary
• Lack patience
• Often thick-skinned
• Attack forcefully
• Safe, nonjudgmental
• Encouraging, supportive
• Best in handling emotional
issues and for areas
pertaining to morality,
principles, and justice
• All about love andemotion
• The “friend” on a team
• Great leader...brings out
the best in others
• Within the lamb is the ram
with great strength and the
ability to enforce an issue
• Able to get a job done correctly
• Very strong
• Very focused and able to see minute details of
a project.
THE RHIO
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LEADERSHIP The ability to guide and direct the actions of others
so as to gain their willing cooperation in doing a job,
sometimes a job that they neither want to do
nor know how to do.
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With
Cadet Programs Leadership Officer1Lt Marcos Palafox
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Tales From A Life Traveler
With Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Officer
& C/1Lt Monica Hicks, Cadet Character Development Officer
JUST FOLLOWIG ORDERS“She told me to do it” Defense
Late in the evening, when Captain Green landed his
glider to let out his student, he noticed that Holly was
jogging along the edge of the field in his direction. He
became concerned when he saw that Holly seemed to be
limping.
Suddenly, Holly slowed down and collapsed. Everyone
in the area raced to help her, and she was quicklytransported to the hospital’s emergency room. At the
hospital, the examination revealed that Holly was
dehydrated, exhausted, and had multiple blisters on her
feet.
When Captain Green returned from the hospital, he
demanded to know what had caused Holly’s condition.He received the following explanations:
From Kim“I thought Holly was struggling, but she never
complained about any of that stuff. Anyway, I was just
following Valerie’s orders.”
From Valerie
“We were trying to get Holly some extra PT to help her
pass her next promotion. We didn’t mean for her to gethurt. I was teaching ground school and didn’t realize
she had done so many laps. I never told Kim to make
her run laps until she got hurt.”
* * *After reading the Case Study, there was a discussion atthe Squadron concerning what is physical exercise and
when physical exercise becomes hazing. All agreed
that one should always evaluate orders, and stand up for
the “right thing to do.” Using physical training as a
punishment for a Cadet’s mistakes is definitely
unacceptable. There is nothing wrong with physical
training; however, it is completely unacceptable tosingle out one Cadet and force that Cadet to do physical
exercise, such as laps and push-ups, as punishment for
that Cadet’s mistakes. All agreed that Valerie’s orders
were taken too far.
The situation might have been different if all threeCadets attending the Wing’s Glider Weekend had
considered CAP’s Core Values.
INTEGRITY...VOLUNTEER SERVICE...
EXCELLENCE...RESPECT
Although it is routinely used, “I was just following
orders” has never been successful as a defense, nor
does it excuse unethical behavior. Being willing to
stand up for what you believe in and willing to
accept the consequences for your actions can berisky, even when it was the right thing to do.
During the August Character Development session,Cadets and Senior Members discussed how to carry
out orders in a safe and responsible manner. All
agreed that one must believe in and be willing to
accept the consequences of one’s actions. Therefore,
it is essential to evaluate any orders before you obey
them in order to be certain that they are ethical,moral, and legal.
The “Just Following Orders” Case Study was about
three Cadets, Valerie, Kim, and Holly, who were in
the same Squadron. Together, they attended the
Wing’s Summer Glider Weekend and were all
assigned to Bravo Flight. Valerie was appoint to the position of Flight Commander.
At their Squadron, Holly, who was much less
experienced in CAP than the other girls, haddifficulty with the physical fitness promotion tests.
Fearing that Holly would struggle with the physical
fitness test during the Glider Weekend, Valerie told
Kim that in order to make Holly pass her next PTtest, Kim should have Holly run around the field anddo twenty sit-ups every time that Holly made a
mistake.
Kim followed Valerie’s orders. That first day, Kim
made Holly do a lot of one mile laps and sit-ups
between ground school, flight line operations, and
bivouacking.
We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.
Aristotle
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C/1Lt Hicks
Hold yourself responsible fora higher standard thananybody else expects of you;never excuse yourself.
Henry Ward Beecher
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GA129 is #1GA129 is #1GA129 is #1GA129 is #1 #1#1
In order to set-up an e-Services account:
Go to http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/index.htm .
Select the >Members<link .
This will take you to the members’ section at http://www.capmembers.com/ .On the members’ page, select the >e-Services<link on the left side of the page.This link will take you to the e-Services Sign-In webpage where you will establish your account.
Just follow the instructions. You will have to agree to the OPSEC statement to establish the account.
CAP REQUIRED TRAIIG
1. ow required of all CAP members: Intro to CAP Safety for ew Members.www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/e-services/CAP Utilities/Online Safety Education.
Then...Monthly Safety Briefing— At the Squadron or Online. Online, there is a test at the end of each briefing.
https://www.capnhq.gov//CAP.SafetyBriefingApp.Web/SafetyBriefingOnline.aspx 2. Equal Opportunity Training
https://tests.cap.af.mil/EO_Training/Index.cfm
There is an Agreement Statement at the end of the presentation.
3. Operation Risk Management (Safety Courses)http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/safety/safety_training/orm_training.cfm
There are three levels of training. The Basic Course is required. You may study all levels if
you wish. There is a test at the end of each course. The tests are open book so you may want to
download the PDF format for reference during the test.
4. Aircraft Ground Handling—There is a test at the end of the video.
https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.MultiMedia.Web/Video.aspx
5. Wingrunner CourseBefore attending a glider flight, Cadets and Staff must complete a “Wingrunner Course.”
The online course and exam is at: http://www.soaringsafety.org/school/wingrunner/toc.htm
Step by step instructions to upload your photo for use on official CAP items are as follows:1. Go to http://www.capnhq.gov/ Login to eServices
2. Inside eServices click on CAP Photo Upload under CAP Utilities.3. Click the "Browse" button and go to where the picture file is located on your computer.
4. Double click the picture file and click the "Continue to Crop" button.
5. Resize and drag the box to highlight your head and shoulders. (This will be the portion that is saved for
your photo) Click Crop Photo. Make sure you are satisfied with your new CAP photo. It will then be
submitted to your unit commander for validation.
For Your Information
#1
To order your BLUES Go to www.capmembers.com/ and sign into Eservices. Go to Cadet Uniform Admin and
open it. (Or go http://www.facebook.com/l/0d821BJQ1bbkwFwS-qZtKtOI-IA;www.capmembers.com.Eservices . Sign in.The Left hand column has 'Cadet Uniforms'. Open that and have someone measure you for sizes. TheBlues are FREE. You'll need to order a name badge (last name only) and a cap 'device' off Vanguard.Use this code to save 10%. vg2011news01. You can buy some black dress shoes at Wal-Mart that will
work fine. They say allow 8-12 weeks for delivery
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ew CAP eService Module “Where Do I Start?”: A new module was recently added at the bottom of the left
window in eServices. The title is “Where Do I Start?” It provides helpful information about becoming pilots/
aircrews, ground team members, on professional development, duty promotions and includes many helpfullinks. To access CAP eServices visit https://www.capnhq.gov/
Where can new Cadets go for basic information to get started in CAP?http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/new_cadet_help/index.cfm
What resource can new Senior Members consult for information about getting started in CAP?
Consult CAP’s Great Start Guide for Adults http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/
Great_Start_Guide__lores__cropped_E4FAFED36450E.pdf
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Written by Lt Col Paul Mondoux - Last Updated Sunday, 20 March 2011 14:10
What is a 101 Card?A CAP Form 101, commonly referred to as a 101 Card is your ticket into emergency services.
This card shows mission staff at a glance what you are qualified to do when you sign in for amission and is required before you can begin any hands on training in emergency services.
Prerequisites:Before you can get a 101 Card, you will need the following:
- Current Membership Card- Minimum grade:
- Cadets: Airman (curry award)- Seniors: SM with Level I
- Successful completion of the tests below using the Online Test System :- CAPT 116 Part 1
- CAPT 117 Parts 1-3- Successful completion of the FEMA IS-100 examination
Detailed InstructionsAll tests are untimed, open book tests. It is suggested that you download the associatedresources and keep them open during the test for reference.
CAPT 116: General Emergency ServicesCAPT 116 Part 1 covers general emergency services operational mission procedures. It is based
largely on the following resources:• General Emergency Services Slides (1-26 only; the remaining slides are for the
Incident Command System)
• CAPR 60-3 - CAP Emergency Services Training and Operational Missions• CAPR 173-3 - Payment for Civil Air Patrol Support
• CAPR 900-5 - Civil Air Patrol Insurance/Benefits Program
CAPT 117: ES Continuing EducationCAPT 117 Parts 1-3 are requirements for various qualifications as detailed below. It is
recommended that you take all three parts. Each part is based on the text provided in the testitself.
Part 1 is required for all ground crew including ground team members, ground team leaders,urban direction finding team members, and critical incident stress team qualified.
Part 2 is required for all aircrew including mission pilots, transport mission pilots, missionscanners, mission observers, flight line marshallers, and flight line supervisors.
Part 3 is required for all mission base staff including mission radio operators, mission staffassistants, branch directors, section chiefs, and incident commanders.
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command SystemThe FEMA IS-100 online course and exam is an introduction to the Incident Command Systemunder which CAP and other local, state, and federal emergency service agencies operate. Much
of information covered in the FEMA IS-100 exam may be found in CAP Regulation 60-3,Chapter 8; however, the FEMA web site contains an excellent self paced study course and 23
question online exam.
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Once you have completed this training, save the completion certificate and send it to the wing
emergency services officer who will need it to verify completion in eServices. Also enter theinformation into eServices as follows:
1. Login to eServices .2. Select My Operations Qualifications/ational Reports from the left hand
menu.3. Select Emergency Services from the blue bar at the top of the screen. You
should now be on a page labeled OPS Quals – Emergency Services.4. Select the SQTR Entry tab.
5. Select IS100 - IS-100 from the Achievement drop down.6. Fill in the completion date and certificate number, check the Check to Save
check box, and submit.
Printing Your 101 CardAfter you have completed the tests, you are eligible to begin training for further qualifications.
Before you can participate in any training exercises, however, you will need to print a CAPF101 (otherwise known as the 101 Card) by following the directions below:
1. Login to eServices .2. Select My Operations Qualifications/ational Reports from the left hand
menu.3. Select Emergency Services from the blue bar at the top of the screen. You
should now be on a page labeled OPS Quals – Emergency Services.4. Select the 101 Card tab.
5. Fill out your personal info and then click to obtain the card.6. Print it (black and white is fine), cut it out, and carry it with your CAP ID card.
If you do not have a photo in the system, you will need to upload one prior to printing your 101 Card.
This is easily completed using the following steps:1. Login to eServices .
2. Select CAP Photo Upload from the left hand menu.3. Upload a digital photo that follows the ID Card Guidelines .
4. Contact your squadron emergency services officer to approve it (the systemdoesn't always send out notifications).
TrainingOnce you have your 101 Card, you can begin your hands on training. Training materials are
available on the national web site operations links.
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2. E-MAIL ARTICLE TO drilanamor@gmail.com. (If you e-mail the article, please confirm that the article was received.)
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Deputy Commander for Cadets
Character Development Officer
Public Affairs Officer
Group I
Cadet Programs Development
Officer
Emergency Services
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The CAP Motto (Semper Vigilans-Always Vigilant) reflects the ever-ready status of Civil Air Patrol.
It means every member, Cadet and Senior, must be prepared to respond effectively to any situation.
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"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit
organization with more than 61,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air
Force auxiliary role, performs 95 percent of continental U.S. inland search
and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 72 lives in fiscal year 2009.
Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-
drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The
members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors
to more than 26,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet
programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 70 years."
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