Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 Celebrating 50 years of service in 2007

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Monthly e-newsletter of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, Arizona Wing, U.S. Civil Air Patrol
Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix, Arizona

50 years of service to Arizona and America 1957-2007

Capt. Paula Ramage, Squadron Commander Vol. 1, No. 11 August 2007

Squadron continues support of ADOT weekend missions

Aircrews from Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 are accumulating an average of five or more flight hours each week in support of the Arizona Department of Transportations (ADOTs) summer program to monitor weekend afternoon traffic conditions and safety concerns along Interstate 17 and State Route 87 (Beeline Highway). (Continued on page 2)

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Locating accidents such as the one shown circled (above right) and from a closer view (above) on State Route 87 is one of the key missions of summer flights conducted by the U.S. Civil Air Patrols Arizona Wing for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Glass cockpit Cadets in magazine Hey, Man Wirth retires Rich is IC-qualified

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Back from IACE Group 4 opening Dues reminder Promotions In remembrance

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See the Quarterly Training Schedule (QTS) for upcoming events and contact information. Also, go to http://azwg.us for the calendar of activities within the Civil Air Patrols Arizona Wing.

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Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant)

 ADOT missions ongoing to Labor Day

(Continued form page 1) Several Arizona Wing squadrons are involved in the flights primarily on Friday and Sunday afternoons along the two major arteries to the states cooler high country. Aircrews have monitored traffic and lane closures, identified accidents and reported stranded motorists plus searched for road debris and any other safety hazards since the program began Memorial Day weekend. The missions are scheduled to continue through the Labor Day weekend.

Quips from the cockpit

Following are some humorous cockpit conversations among Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 aircrew members during a recent Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) flight. The crew was flying along State Route 87 (Beeline Highway) toward Payson in the mountainous Rim Country: Pilot: Well be flying today between 3,500 feet and 10,500 feet. Scanner: Lets make sure we get those in the right order!
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Pilot: Whats the next event on the list? Observer (with a dry wit): Theres a very large pile of dirt (i,e., mountain) in front of us.
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Moral: As is emphasized in these examples, always keep safety first!

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Full Throttle is the monthly e-newsletter for officers, cadets and friends of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, Arizona Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Its mission is to bolster communication with and among officers and cadets, enhance awareness of squadron activities, and share news and information about the squadron and its personnel. Story suggestions and submissions can be forwarded by the 15th of the month preceding publication to 2Lt. Jerry Porter, squadron public-affairs officer, at civilairpatrolsq302pao@cox.net. To guarantee receipt of the newsletter, readers should ensure their e-mail addresses and other contact information remain current with the squadron and on e-services at www.capnhq.gov. Vol. 1, No. 11 August 2007

Aircrews have used special ADOT-supplied laptop computers with GPS navigational software that superimposes mile markers along the traveled route. The red circle with the downward-pointing arrow indicates the aircrafts position and direction above the highway.

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Aircrews gaining familiarity with glass cockpit

During the weekend missions for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 aircrews have been gaining familiarity with the special features of the new G1000 Cessna 182 glass cockpit aircraft that has been on loan from the Oklahoma Wing, The loan was arranged through the Arizona Wing when the squadrons Cessna 182 N9170X was taken out of service for extended maintenance. The glass cockpit aircraft is expected to remain available to squadron aircrews until early fall. Integrated within the G1000 are all primary flight, navigation, communication, engine, and sensor data on the dual 10-inch, XGAresolution (1,024x768-pixel) displays. Further, the system offers situational awareness for flight management, aircraft control, traffic, terrain and weather that assist the mission pilot in making critical decisions during flight. Several squadron pilots either already have gained or are working toward achieving their qualification for the glass cockpit aircraft.

Mission observer and senior member Les Manser (top photo) of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 logs events during an ADOT mission. The Cessna 182 glass cockpit aircraft has dual console screens that provide information ranging from terrain (top photo) to weather (lower photo).

Article by Payson author is recommended reading

Safety officer Maj. Tim Beckwith of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 recommends all Civil Air Patrol (CAP) pilots and flight crews read an article about CAP by Payson author Jay Hopkins in the June issue of Flying Magazine. Hopkins, a regular contributor to the publication, wrote about CAP as a good opportunity to fly for a cause. Full Throttle

Squadron cadets shown in Volunteer magazine

A photo of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 cadets silhouetted against the Arizona sky appears on page 3 of the July-August issue of Civil Air Patrols Volunteer magazine. The photo recognizes the squadron on the achievement of its 50th anniversary of service in May. The squadron was chartered on May 20, 1957. Page 3

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Hey, Man How do I get to fly?

Following is an initial flight check developed several years ago by Maj. Bob Wirth of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 to acquaint pilots with requirements for flying the squadrons Cessna 182 airplane. It is reprinted here to assist new members with the process.
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Complete Level I and CPPT courses. Level I is an orientation on the history, mission, customs and courtesies of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). CPPT is Cadet Protection Program Training, required of all senior members because the CAP program involves the participation of young adult cadets. It is for their protection and yours. To take these courses, typically offered together, contact the squadron professional-development officer or commander to find out when the next one will be scheduled or to get one scheduled. These are offered every one to two months and usually require six to eight hours. These courses also offered on-line. Go to www.cap.gov, click the Members tab, click eServices, log-on, click CAP Online Exams, click New Member Training (Level One), and follow the directions. Satisfy the following Pilot Qualification Requirements for checkout in the squadrons aircraft: Be a current pilot per the FAA FARs. Have a minimum of 100 hours total PIC time, of which at least 10 hours PIC time and 25 takeoffs and landings must be in highperformance aircraft (per FAR Part 61). Complete a CAPF-5 (Form 5) flight check with a squadron check pilot. Obtain, read and understand the CAP Flight Management Regulation CAPR 60-1. To download this document, go to www.cap.gov, click the Members tab, click Forms & Publications, click Indexes, Regulations & Manuals and click Publication R60-1 CAP Flight Management (and all of its changes). Print this docFull Throttle

ument and keep it as your CAP Flying Bible. Follow the steps outlined in the CAPR 60-1 for your CAPF-5 flight check. Specifically refer to CAPR 60-1 Attachment 5 Administration of CAPF-5 Flight Checks for a complete description of what you need to do, briefly outlined as follows: Complete the Form 5 Annual Written Examination. This test can be taken interactively at www.cap.gov. Click on the Members tab, click on eServices, log-in, click CAP Online Exams and click on CAP Form 5 Annual Examination - Powered. (Recommendation: When you first access the test, simply print it, and prepare off line by reviewing the test and your CAPR 60-1. When you are ready to take the test, go back to the Internet, complete the test, and click OK, Grade the Test. Print your Certificate of Completion and present it to your check pilot.) Complete the Airplane Questionnaire (CAPR 60-1 Attachment 3). For the aircraft in which you wish to get checked out, ask the check pilot for access to the POH and W&B. Complete the Arizona Wing Pilot Data Sheet (AWF 5D). To obtain this document, go to azwg.us, click Publications, then Forms, then click View Form AWF 5D. Complete and print this form. Sign the Statement of Understanding (CAPR 60-1 Attachment 1). Print a copy of the CAPR-5. This will outline the actual flight check. To obtain this document, go to www.cap.gov, click the Members tab, click Forms & Publications, click Forms (Continued on page 5) Page 4

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Wirth retires after 22 years of CAP service

After almost 22 years of service to the U.S. Civil Air Patrol and Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, Maj. Bob Wirth is retiring as an active member of the organization. It is time to step aside and let our new members and staff pick up the reins and lead the squadron through new processes and technology into the future, says Maj. Wirth, a CAP and squadron member since February 1986. When Maj. Wirth joined the squadron, meetings were conducted in a trailer anchored at the west end of the Deer Valley Airport ramp. He says he always appreciated the role of CAP in emergency services (ES), stating, I thought if I ever were down in a disabled aircraft, Id hope someone would be looking for me. So, the least I could do to reciprocate was to volunteer my time and use my own aircraft to become a search-and-rescue (SAR) pilot. He quickly progressed as a CAP pilot, senior pilot and subsequently Maj. Bob Wirth command pilot. He qualified as a mission scanner, mission pilot and cadet-orientation pilot plus was qualified to fly for ES as a SAR/disaster relief or transport pilot, and for counter-drug and Military Low-level Training Route survey missions. Maj. Wirth also gained qualifications in several areas to support Mission Base including air-operations director. While enthusiastic about CAP, Maj. Wirth winked and respectfully declined to go through 22 years of pilot logbooks to determine how many actual CAP sorties and hours he had flown, simply acknowledging, There have been a lot! (Continued on page 6)

Hey, Man This is how you get to fly

(Continued from page 4) (PDF), click F5 (CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation Airplane). Print this form and bring it with you to the flight check. Schedule the flight check with a squadron check pilot. This flight check will take approximately two hours, much like an FAA Flight Review. It is recommended you schedule additional familiarization (simulated flight check) flights with the check pilot if needed to feel comfortable in the aircraft before taking the flight check. Unlike an FAA Flight Review, records are kept if a CAP flight check is taken and not passed. You pay for these flights at the current hourly rate based on Hobbs time. Also, remember it is your responsibility to Full Throttle get a flight release from a squadron Flight Release Officer (FRO) before the flight. Copy the above paperwork for your file, your squadron personnel (201) file, and Arizona Wing. Include copies of FAA Pilot Certificate, Flight Review endorsement and Medical, and CAP Member card, for your squadron files. Send a copy of the CAPF-5 and Pilot Data Sheet to the Arizona Wing. After you complete this flight check, you are expected to support the airplane by flying it at least one hour per month where you pay the hourly rate. If you dont, you risk being billed the dry hourly rate for one hour that month. Besides, it just makes good sense to maintain proficiency in the aircraft.

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Rich completes training as incident commander

Capt. Michael Rich of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 has gained his qualification as a Level 3 incident commander for the U.S. Civil Air Patrol after recently completing an intensive two-week Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training program at the National Emergency Services Academy at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Ind. Requirements for completing the program included the following courses: Urban Direction Finding Team (location of emergency locator transponders) Air Operations Branch Director Planning Section Chief

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Operation Section Chief In addition, Capt. Rich completed additional courses as a mission radio operator and mission staff assistant that were not related to the FEMA training for incident commander. A member of CAP and Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 since 2003, the Cave Creek resident is a qualified mission observer and mission pilot. He emphasizes, I only do what I do to try to help.

Wirth retires; service will be missed

(Continued from page 5) Maj. Wirth served the squadron in various staff positions including more than 10 years as operations officer (1987-1997), professional-development officer (1997-2004) and as finance officer (2004-2006). Throughout Maj. Wirths CAP career, he has contributed directly to ES missions and provided training, guidance and encouragement to others in CAP, helping them to advance and achieve their qualifications, notes Capt. Paula Ramage, squadron commander. During this time, he earned numerous certificates of appreciation, a total of 11 Commanders Commendations, an Exceptional Service Award and an award as Southwest Region Operations Officer of the year. His service will be missed. Some of his contributions still in use today include: Search and Rescue Sortie Worksheet a tool to help Mission crews plan and document their search mission; and Hey, Man, How Do I Get to Fly? a reference checklist to help new members get checked out to fly the squadron aircraft (see pages 4-5). Although retiring, Maj. Wirth emphasizes he will not be fading away, stating, CAP retirement does allow me to carry a Retired-Status CAP card and to attend CAP meetings and social activities. These are privileges I intend to continue exercising because I have many fond memories and friendships gained through the Civil Air Patrol. Full Throttle August 2007 Page 6

Squadron cadet commander completes two-week IACE experience in Canada

C/Lt. Col. Matthew Ramage, cadet commander of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, has completed a two-week stay near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, as a U.S. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) participant in the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) program. Cadet participation in the 60-year-old IACE program, which is intended to promote international understanding, goodwill and fellowship among air-minded youth, is based on demonstrated leadership ability, character and good citizenship. Only the top-rated applicants are chosen as CAP cadet ambassadors to IACE. Canada is one of 11 nations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, East Asia and the Pacific with which CAP exchanges cadets. C/Lt. Col. Ramage joined CAP and the squadron in January 2002 and has compiled an impressive record of accomplishments and awards. He was a member of the Southwest Region Drill Team that won the CAP Cadet National Competition in 2006. In addition, he attended CAPs prestigious 2006 National Blue Beret at Oshkosh, Wis., was a member of the Honor Flight at the 2005 Cadet Office School at CAPs national headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., and participated in the Air Education Training Command in 2004 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tex. The cadet commander also has taken part in two basic and two staff encampments, including selection as the Honor Flight commander at the 2006 encampment. His CAP citations include the Wright Brothers, Mitchell, Earhart and Eaker ribbons as well as Commanders Commendation and Exceptional Service awards. He is qualified as a ground-team member and radio operator. C/Lt. Col. Ramage earned his private pilots license in April 2006, has logged more than 100 hours of powered flight time and is pursuing his Full Throttle instrument/ commercial pilots rating. He also has soloed in a glider and pursued his pilot training through a scholarship awarded by CAPs Arizona Wing. In addition to his flying interests, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting and shooting. C/Lt. Col. Matthew Ramage He is beginning his sophomore year in global business studies as ASU West. He graduated in 2006 from South Mountain High School where he carried a 4.04 grade-point average in honors classes, graduated in the top 5 percent of his class and was a member of the National Honor Society. He also was a distance runner for the cross-country team of another school he attended earlier for two years. C/Lt. Col. Ramage is one of two sons of squadron commander Capt. Paula Ramage and former squadron commander Lt. Col. Ken Ramage.

Safety officer is sought to fill Group 4 opening

Group 4 of the Civil Air Patrols Arizona Wing is seeking a safety officer. Any officer from Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 who is interested in applying for a temporary-duty (TDY) transfer to fill this post should contact squadron commander Capt. Paula Ramage at kcramage@cox.net. P age 7

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Reminder: Dues payments due by Sept. 30

All senior members (officers) and cadets of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 are reminder to pay their annual squadron dues of $40 by Sept. 30. Payment is required by that date to remain in good membership standing, and advance payment is appreciated. Checks can be made payable to CAP. Checks can be mailed to Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 at 932 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or delivered in person at cadet or officer meetings. Because the Civil Air Patrol is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dues and other CAP-related expenses such as mileage to and from meetings and other activities are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Officers, parents, grandparents and others also might wish to consider making the squadron the beneficiary of end-of-year charitable contributions that will reap benefits during tax season. Charitable gifts should be made via a separate check, also made payable to CAP, and noted as designated for the squadron.

Cadets, adult officer are promoted in grade

Congratulations to these Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 cadets whose studies and perseverance have earned them promotions to the following grades: To Cadet Second Lieutenant: Caleb Eaves and Robert Gassert To Cadet Chief Master Sergeant: Juan Avalos and Jeremy Elders To Cadet Staff Sergeant: Blaine Esgar To Cadet Senior Airman: Justin Gibson To Cadet Airman First Class: Leanne Albillar, Kyle Corales and Jeremy Hogan In addition, the following adult officer has advanced in grade: To Major: Attila Sokol

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In remembrance of airborne colleagues

Officers and cadets of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 join the community in extending sympathy to families, friends and co-workers of the pilots and photographers who were killed Friday, July 28, in the collision of two media helicopters in downtown Phoenix.
KTVK-TV3 helicopter pilot Scott Bowerbank KTVK-TV3 photojournalist Jim Cox

KNXV-TV15 photojournalist Rick Krolak

KNXV-TV15 helicopter pilot Craig Smith

May their spirit of public service always be remembered

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