USAF Civil Air Patrol — Utah Wing

“Performing America’s Missions”

The Mountain Flier

News from the Commander By Col. Robert Bost Volume 1, Issue 1, 05/06
As we enter the busy summer months, I would like to thank eve-
ryone for all of their hard work and dedication. CAP is indeed a
worthy organization that impacts the lives of its members and
customer. I wanted to make sure that everyone is getting the
word on upcoming events and the current status of various is-
sues in the Utah Wing. I am trying to visit each squadron and
pass these words along personally but as we get closer to sum-
mer and I get more and more buried in the multiple facets of
this position, I have discovered the duties are extremely time

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Cache Valley Squadron & the Chamber of Commerce Col. Robert Bost, Commander
by Capt. Milt Maughan
Atten: All Pilots!!!
Channels of communication were opened between the Cache
Valley Composite Squadron (CVCS) and the Cache Chamber of “Take it to the Stop!”
Commerce in Logan, Utah, on Tuesday, 21 March 2006, when
Captain Mark Wilkinson, CAP, introduced Civil Air Patrol at the No matter the hanger,
Chamber's monthly luncheon.
when opening all doors,
Using squadron, wing, regional, and national examples, Capt take the doors all the
Wilkinson, CVCS Commander, presented CAP's three main mis- way to the stop. This
sions - Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education and Emergency
applies to all CAP air-
craft, wing-wide.
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Aerospace Education Corner by Capt. Dorothy Christensen

Utah Wing Aerospace Education (AE) has made great strides the
past couple of years. We have accomplished a lot and it’s be-
cause of the work of many very good people.

We’ve developed an AE network that is working well within the

squadrons and in 2005 we began to reach out into the commu-
nity and teachers grades K through 12. National AE has tremen-
dous resources to support teachers and we have been using
them to recruit teachers. We had a fly-a-teacher workshop last
summer and on March 16, Lt. Nick Galanis, Asst. DAE – External
and I attended a teacher workshop in Magna. The workshop was
sponsored by the Air Force Association/Aerospace Education
Foundation (AFA/AEF). They provide workshops and grants to
teachers. Their donations are very generous in support of aero-
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space education both in the schools and CAP.

We were very happy to participate in that workshop and hope to support the
AFA/AEF in many more. We have been making connections with school su- Inside:
perintendents and teachers and now that we have Lt. Galanis on board, we
Safety—pg 3
know this number will increase.
Cadet News—pg 4
In addition to the fine work that the AE Officers in our squadrons do, teach-
ers are a tremendous resource for educating our children. Thanks to all the
Staff Spotlight—pg 5
AE Officers and keep up the good work and we’ll continue working with the
teachers. Upcoming events–pg 5

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consuming. I or the staff will make every effort to visit every squadron but in the interim, I would like
to pass the following on to everyone. The list below is divided into two categories, information and
tasking. Please ensure the information receives the widest distribution to your squadron members.

Information:

1. Cadet encampment will be July 21-29 at Camp Williams: I apologize for the late change of date,
but Camp Williams had scheduling conflicts with military deployments and the late July date was the
best Camp Williams could provide us. Next year we will research other sites to include Wendover &
Dugway Proving Grounds at Tooele. These two site are not as convenient, but they may allow us to
pick a firm date well in advance so we don’t’ have the last minute changes that are typical with
Camp Williams.

2. IG Compliance Inspection (CI) Aug. 2-4: This is the IG inspection that occurs every four or five
years. They will be here to inspect our programs. As a reminder the SAREVAL tests our ability to per-
form our mission while the IG-CI Inspection evaluates our ability to comply with CAP regulations and
more importantly our ability to document what we have done. It is a safe statement to say that the
IG takes their motto from Missouri, the “Show me” state. They want to see written documentation of
everything. They assume that if it is not documented, it was not done.

3. SAREVAL: This year the semi-annual SAREVAL will be Sept. 15-17. We anticipate being tasked
with CD, SAR, DR and SDIS missions. At this time it appears it will be the dispersed operations, simi-
lar to what we have been conducting in the past with the squadrons operating our of their home
locations.

4. SAREXs: This year the CAP training budget took a deep cut. We are only able to conduct two
small SAREXs in Dec & Mar; the remainder of our training budget has to be held in reserve for the
SAREVAL in Sept. We recently offered discounted flying hours to entice pilots to fly and maintain
their proficiency. I realize the shortage of aircraft meant some of the squadrons outside of the SLC
area did not get to take advantage of the discounted rates. We are currently reviewing funding and
aircraft availability to try to help out the other squadrons.

5. Aircraft: Last year we had 11 C-182 aircraft. As of right now we are down to 6 C-182s. There are
basically two reasons for the decrease. The first is the total number of aircraft in CAP; CAP as a cor-
poration can only have 530 aircraft per congressional mandate. Last year CAP had 550+ aircraft
and were purchasing new aircraft. To get the total number back down to 530, they had to sell 20+
aircraft. The other reason is the low number of flying hours per aircraft. In 2005 Utah only averaged
113 hours per aircraft and was ranked 51st out of the 57 states and regions that had aircraft as-
signed. The national average per aircraft was 187 hours, with Delaware averaging the most at 437
hours on each of their 4 aircraft. To help balance the total CAP inventory and to even out the flying
hour averages, Utah was forced to sell some aircraft and to transfer some aircraft to other states.
Our main hope for getting more aircraft back into the state is to increase our flying hour averages.

6. Accidents and Incidents: We don’t often publicize how many incidents or accidents that occur
in CAP, but in the last five years Utah has had multiple events that fall into this category. Some of
the events include 2 occurrences of stuck flap on an aircraft, a cadet injured at encampment, a
bent prop, 2 occurrences of a bent tail hook on an aircraft, hitting runway lights, hangar rash, etc.
Regardless of the cause, we all need to think safety first and be prepared for the unexpected. Atten-
tion to detail and being prepared for something to go wrong will help us all. Our people and our re-
sources are too important to risk injury or damage. As a reminder, if someone is involved in an acci-
dent or an incident, they should comply with CAP regulation 62-2 and immediately notify their
squadron commander, who in turn will immediately notify the wing.
Concerns/Complaints/Chain of Command: If someone has a concern or complaint, I would hope
they would follow the accepted CAP process and work through their chain of command. Every one of
us should be exercising professional courtesy, which includes anyone with a concern about raising
their concern to their immediate commander, and more importantly, our leaders working with indi-
viduals to resolve any issues.

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Services - expressing CAP's reliance upon local
communities for its membership base and fi-
nancial resources. Two handouts were provided
for luncheon participants.

In addition to Cache Valley business leaders,

distinguished guests included State Senator
Lyle Hillyard and an aide from U.S. Congress-
man Rob Bishop's office.

Utah Wing squadrons wanting to develop similar

materials for their use can obtain copies of Capt
Wilkinson's presentation and the two handouts
by contacting CVCS PAO Chaplain (Capt) Milt
Maughan at chaplain.maughan@comcast.net. Capt. Wilkinson addresses the Chamber of Commerce

Hangar Rash by Jess Hall, UT Wing Safety Officer

As some of you who know me... may already be aware, I have been known to occasionally bang my
head on a wing tip, aileron, flap or prop causing head RASH...this happens. ESPECIALLY when I am in
a hurry to get the preflight done. The faster I go during a preflight, the more likely I am to hit my head
and get head RASH . Well, fellow pilots, it doesn't feel good - as you are probably aware.

The same RASH problem has been occurring right in our very own Utah Wing Hanger. Especially to
our new GA-8 Gippsland aircraft. We get in a hurry, or have an attitude that it can't happen to me.
Ever heard that signal...everything's ok, it can't (won't) happen to me. I am being too care-
ful...or...someone else is looking at the tail or wingtips...I don't have to. Or that's not my job. Or I gotta
get home...let's push faster...?

Safety and protection and care of our assets is all about ATTITUDE. We are all very responsible, car-
ing, safety conscious pilots or we would not even be in the Civil Air Patrol.

So what's causing the H A N G A R R A S H E S on the GA-8? Is it lack of appropriate safety proce-

dures and/or attitude of the folks positioning the GA-8? Or is it being caused by someone else posi-
tioning another aircraft? The only way we will ever know is if the person/s that caused the RASH come
forward and say "I caused the problem and I know how to prevent it next time."

I would like to quote John Salvador's comment (he's the Director of Missions for the CAP at
NHQ)..."please stress the importance of using wing walkers and the wing streamers that were pro-
vided with the aircraft when putting the aircraft in or taking it out of the hangar. CAP already had 3
incidents (2 the fault of CAP members and 1 the fault of an FBO) involving the wing tips. For those
who are not familiar with the aircraft, the wing tips are deceiving. They protrude much further from
the wing than is visible by a crewmember who is positioned at the front of the aircraft using a towbar.
"Dinging" the wingtip results in a $1500 replacement expense."

I am very proud to be in the Civil Air Patrol. I sincerely believe that most of us feel the same. If a per-
son is not proud of what he/she does in the CAP they probably won't be around very long. Remember
our Core Values? Almost the same as the Air Force. Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence
In All WE Do.

Being in the CAP is a WE job. Please let us be the best wing walkers in the nation and prevent
HANGER RASH.

Safety is an ATTITUDE.

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Taskings: I need these items answered by 1 June 06. Squadron Commander (or their representa-
tive) please provide the applicable answer via fax 801-532-0229 or email me. Thanks.

1. Wish list: I am asking each squadron to make a wish list of 3 items they feel will be most bene-
ficial to their squadron. I am not promising that we can fulfill these wishes but it will give the wing
something to shoot for. The wish list may be something like an aircraft, a chick pilot to give form 5
or 91s, a new computer, cadet related programs, a visit from the wing staff, a mini-SAREX, or what-
ever you think is most critical to make your squadron successful. Again, I am not promising how
many of the things we can fulfill, but we will make an honest effort.

2. Communication and Supply equipment: Accountability is an important issue in CAP. Our re-
sources are purchased with funds that are continually dwindling and we cannot afford to misuse
them or to lose track of CAP resources. Each year each squadron and the wing are required to re-
evaluate what resources they have assigned to them. Communication resources are listed on the
CAP S-8 report and supply items are listed on a CAP S-3 report. Over the last year the databases
that track CAP communication and supply items have been contaminated and we are frantically
trying to track down all of the items we have sent out to squadrons. Please review these reports and
make appropriate corrections. I anticipate computers to be the most common item that is incor-
rectly listed. I know we sent several squadrons computers but they did not show up on their S-3
supply report. Please annotate which computer, etc that you have and return the updated forms to
the wing. Again, I need these updated reports by 1 June 06.

Cadet News, C/1st Lt John Garrison, UT Wing Cadet PAO

My name is Cadet 1st LT. John Garrison, I know some of you and
others I look forward to meeting. I have recently been tasked with
putting together a wing cadet contact information roster. This roster
would comprise of telephone contact numbers (mobile or home) and
e-mail addresses.

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However, compiling this into a list and putting it onto the secure
members area of the Wing website is a tall order. The biggest prob-
lem that faces me right now is getting all the information. So, if I
could get you or one of your cadets to send this cadet squadron ros-
ter to me that would be very helpful. This new master roster, will
hopefully reinforce the Wing communication channels about Wing
activities between cadet squadrons to increase attendance. If you
could just e-mail me at afcadet05@hotmail.com those lists, that
would be extremely helpful.

Also, The Thunderbird Composite Sq. has a new website we should

link to the wing website. Along with this, there is an extremely good
cadet help website that we should consider putting in the cadets
section. The Thunderbird composite sq. website is still improving but
should be fully operational in one week. The address for Thunderbird
sq. is http://www.freewebs.com/thunderbirdsq/index.htm. The ca-
det help site is as follows: http://www.freewebs.com/ch3sticle/
index.htm. I highly encourage you to look at the help site it's very
informative.

Thank you for your valuable time,

C/1lt John Garrison

Cadet Public Affairs

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Wing Staff Spotlight

I joined CAP in November of 1997 and have enjoyed the experience ever
since. I started out in the Communications area as I am also an Amateur
Radio Operator. I met Lt Col Connie Carlson and a fine group of Cadets at
a Delta Airline Family Community Awareness Day. They had a booth set
up about CAP and as I was with a friend who was once a cadet we were
introduced. I attended a meeting the next week and have been hooked
ever since.

I became the Director of Communications in 1999 and continued in that

office until 2005. I became interested in the Emergency Services aspect
of CAP and wanted to give another the opportunity to do communications.

As things turned out, the Wing was to loose its Wing Commander to Re-
gion and the new Commander me to become his Vice. I accepted that Lt. Col. Donna Todd,
position in October 2006. Vice Commander

During my time in CAP I have attended many classes both inside CAP and also with the FEMA. After
retiring from Central Valley Water in January 2006 I have enjoyed many opportunities to expand my
attendance of classes and meeting. Among these were the National Boards in Washington DC, the
Region Color Guard competition in Idaho, several Local Emergency Management meetings and com-
pleted the Homeland Security class for ICS 300 and 400. I am also taking the Train the Trainer
class for ICS.

As a Wing we were able to participate in the 2002 Winter Olympics, Slow scan photo missions, local
flood midigation and now we are beginning to expand in SDIS and ARCHER participation for the
Homeland Security Officer on both a Local and National scale.

I have enjoyed working with both the Cadets and Seniors of this Wing. It has strengthened my un-
derstanding of how small things can make a large difference. It has also shown me that diverse peo-
ple with different backgrounds and education can unite and accomplish the job that needs to be
done.

I would like to thank those who have assisted me in my growth in CAP. I am committed to the Utah
Wing.

Upcoming Events
May 20-21 SAR Management Course—Wing Bldg

July 15-16 Wing TLC—Wing Bldg

July 21-29 Wing Cadet Encampment—Camp Williams

July 29 Level 1 Course—Wing Bldg

Aug 2-4 IG Compliance Inspection

Aug 19-20 SLS/CLC—Wing Bldg

Sept 15-17 SAREVAL

Sept 23 Wing ECI Study/Review Course—Wing Bldg

Oct 7-8 Utah Wing Conference—TBD

Nov 11 Level 1 Course—Wing Bldg

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