MOUNT RAINIER C.S. NEWSLETTER!

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The Vigilance
Mt Rainier at Aviation Day
Cadets & Seniors alike represent Civil Air Patrol with ying colors

The Vigilance Debuts

After an extended leave, Mt Rainier CS again has a newsletter. This inaugural issue features several older articles, but henceforth will have more recent reports. The Vigilance wil l be quarterly, with digital PDFs on the squadron website and printed copies available. As the newsletter goes on, it will feature columns from the chaplain and others, upcoming events, promotions, and other squadron happenings. I am considering oering mailed subscriptions to help support the squadron. If you are interested, contact me at PAO@MtRainierCAP.org If enough respond, I will go ahead with the idea. -2d Lt Bynum, Vigilance Editor

Courtesy J.S. Morrow

Mt Rainier Seniors & Cadets pose with the Starliner 75th before taking a tour. By 2d Lt Bynum, PAO SEA-TAC -- On 25 Sept. 2010 Mt Rainier CS participated in the second annual Aviation Day at the Alaska Airlines Flight Operations Training Center. The program is designed to help achieve the Boy In its second year Aviation Scouts of America aviation merit Day is the only program of its badge. Thanks to parent and now kind facilitated by a major airline. senior member 2d Lt Scott Hayter, All employees of... contd on page 3 eleven cadets and six seniors graciously joined in the all-day educational tour. We enjoyed the experience greatly and look forward to attending and contributing more in the future.

MT RAINIER SENIORS VISIT SIM FLIGHT CENTER & TOUR REDBIRD FMX
By 2d Lt Bynum, PAO CEO for this chance and his time and knowledge. PUYALLUP -- On 19 Oct. 2010 Mt Rainier CS SIM Flight Center opened in July 2010 and operseniors toured the Redbird FMX AATD full-motion ates one of the two Redbirds in Washington; and the simulator operated by Safety In Motion (SIM) Flight only one available to the public. Their goal is to ll Center. CEO Red Wetherbee was on hand to give an the gap other ight schools create. introduction and answer questions. Besides a full-motion simulator, they operate a Several seniors, including those who have never Piper J3 Cub and Cessna 172. The 172 allows trainees own, got to navigate the virtual skies of South to directly apply their simulator knowledge. To nd Puget Sound. This was graciously donated by SIM out more about SIM Flight Center and its equipFlight Center and Mt Rainier would like to thank its ment, please visit: www.simightcenter.com

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By 2d Lt Bynum, PAO PUYALLUP -- On 9 Aug. 2010 several charter and other former members of the Mount Rainier Composite Squadron were honored by current seniors and cadets as everyone celebrated its 30th anniversary. The squadron was founded in 1980 as a senioronly squadron, but quickly incorporated the cadet program. Among those honored included former Safety Ocer Major Larby, charter member and Administrator Ray Danner, former Squadron Commander Frank Sargeant (and his wife), former Squadron Finance Officer and search pilot Kirk Hall, former Squadron Commander Larr y Fugle, Wing Representative and former Wing Commander Colonel Ted Tax, Regional Commander Colonel Green, and Wing P.D. Ofcer and former Squadron Commander Major Bittinger. Scott Stansbery presented a historical slideshow of the squadrons start and spoke to its history and signicance. For this presentation, he interviewed charter mem-

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Mt Rainier CS Celebrates 30 Vigilant Years

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Current and former members of Mt Rainier CS pose to commemorate 30 years. ber and former Operations Ocer still houses the squadron, squadCarl Cunningham, former Search ron meetings, and various fundPilot Bill Wilson, a forty-year CAP raisers at Hangar Inn Restaurant. member working for the Wing Larry Fugle negotiated the when the squadron was chartered, lease for the squadron building, former Cadet Commander Bertha recounting that by good luck, an Wilson, and Charlie Bombard, a error in the lease documents listed mechanic for the Bird Dog. the property rent for just one dolSeveral former members present offered enlightening commentar y to this presentation, which imbued it with a sense of living history. They spoke on the construction of the building that lar. To build the squadron facility, members bought a preexisting building from Federal Way. They careful dismantled it before transporting the material to their new home. This saved... contd on page 4

Winter Quarter 2011 Promotions

Cadet:! ! ! Christopher Bell! Alexander Dyachkin! Stuart Emery! ! Joshua Haley! ! Benjamin Lam! ! Zachary Lam! ! Joshua Ng! ! Ching W. Yap! ! Ching Y. Yap! ! New Rank:! C/Amn!! C/SrA! ! C/SSgt! ! C/MSgt! C/SrA! ! C/SSgt! ! C/SMSgt! C/Amn!! C/Amn!! Date: 3 Jan 24 Jan 7 Feb 7 Mar 24 Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 7 Mar 7 Mar Senior:! ! ! Lara Botsford! ! Russell Bynum! ! Scott Hayter! ! New Rank:! 2d Lt! ! 2d Lt! ! 2d Lt! ! Date: 7 Jan 15 Jan 24 Mar

Promotions are an important part of the cadet and senior programs. They not only help promote build on your CAP achievements, but help build yourself into a better person. If you have problems reaching your next rank, or questions on a speciality track, feel free to contact your superior for assistance.

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cond #om page 1 ...Alaska Airlines, Port of Seattle, Boeing, and others who helped put together this unique program volunteered their time over the two-day event. The open and welcoming nature of Alaska Airlines and its associates to all their guests throughout the day was highlighted by the handson nature of the tour, hanger displays, and the honest insightful answers given by their knowledge sta volunteers. The day started with several career introductions by various Alaska Airlines employees and associates. Aviation Day Coordinator Captain Tom Roger introduced attendants to seven speakers and explained the educational and inspirational goals of Aviation Day. Captain Barry Copeland, Flight Attendant Clinton, Flight Mechanic George A. Knobloch, and Stores Agent Rick Polaris spoke on the importance of highschool and secondary education in achieving successful careers. Other speakers included Eric R. Chase and his boss from the Seattle Air Route Trac Control Center in Auburn, which controls air trac from Canada to California and Utah to Idaho, and Boeing VicePresident of 747/767/777 Engineering Todd Zarfos.

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Flight attendant Clinton guides cadets Rojas and Ng through the evacuation. both a stationary training cockpit Malibu of Alaska Airlines' CEO and one of three full-motion 737 William S. Ayer, who was on hand simulators housed inside the cen- for the activities. He is partners ter. The purpose of the stationary with Angel Flight West, ying pacockpits is to educate all new pi- tients and their families in need lots with the controls and proce- for medical procedures. Other dures of the various 737 models displays included a P-51 Mustang, Alaska operates. The full-motion a Schweizer S-300 helicopter, simulators take this knowledge spare 737 CFM56-7B engines, and and applies it to various extreme a Remotec Andros F6A, the Port or emergency situations that accu- of Seattle Police Bomb Disposal rately simulate real world experi- Unit's Hazardous Duty Robot. Two 737s were on hand to be explored. The squadron got a detailed tour of the Starliner 75th, a special 737-800 with 75th anniversar y liver y that simulates the original 1940s design. The threeyear-old craft is E.T.O.P.S. or Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards certified. This extends singleengine ight times between diversion airfields when one engine fails. Due to its livery the Starliner 75th is the only -800 series without a ower lei, an addition to the tail Eskimo emblem to indicate their ability to y to Hawaii. Interior Engineer Anthony Johnson provided... contd on page 4

ences. Many simulators use cockpits of retired 737s and the entire enclosed space replicates the sealed interior of actual 737 cockpits. The result is a reduced need for ight testing in real aircraft After a generous question and and more experienced and knowlanswer session, the squadron edgeable pilots. toured the safety training area for The tour continued with a bus Alaska ight attendants. Flight trip to Alaska's Maintenance Attendant Clinton lead partici- Hanger at Port of Seattle Sea-Tac pants in a simulated Boeing 737 Airport. The hanger has a clear cabin through a mock emergency door span of 288ft and a clear that ended with sliding down an hight of 60ft, with a oor area of inflatable slide. Simple self- 90,000sqft; the adjacent apron defense moves were demonstrated has 100,000sqft. Cadets and senand squadron members got to try ior members browsed through their hand against test dummies. several private and corporate airThe squadron then explored craft, including the Piper PA-46

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cond #om page 3 ...a thorough exterior tour highlighting many of the unique features of the aircraft. The squadron was allowed to enter and examine the forward starboard cargo hold and rear wheel well. Bill Swickard, Manager of Technical Training, sat in the cockpit and mentored through various system tests, triggering various alarms. The squadron then took a bus trip onto the tarmac of Sea-Tac International, touring South Satellite, Concourse B, and runway 34R/16L from the outside and listened in on ground control and tower communications.

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interest from their audience. The rened conduct of the squadron was duly noted. An airline host commended them for their sharp appearance, courteous behavior, and respect for personnel about their daily duties; cadets conducted themselves with dignity, stepping aside to avoid interference with personnel, holding doors open for others, moving between areas in an orderly manner, and avoiding horseplay. These commendations illustrates the merits of the cadet program, demonstrating the value of its leadership training. Aviation Day is truly a rewarding program for everyone interested in ight and very educational for those wanting to know more about the aviation industry.

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During the day, the cadets had Explore: Two displays in the hanger. a chance to explain their program Cockpit: Bi$ Swickard & cadet Dy- and Civil Air Patrol to inquisitive achkin at the Starliner 75ths controls. Boy Scouts. They reported much cond #om page 2 ...a lot of money The Bird Dog was the rst aircraft used by Mt Rainier. The donated Cessna 305 was assembled from scavenged and donated parts and privately owned until CAP acquired it to comply with insurance requirements. Commander Rojas gave a visual presentation of several major events the cadets participated in throughout the previous year and the philosophy behind the current cadet program. Attending cadet leaders honored the distinguished guests with 30th anniversary mugs having the squadron logo printed. Mrs. Sargeant displayed one of the original coee mugs made for charter members for comparison. The former members expressed much joy and pride that the original squadron logo and building remain in use. This event was open to the public. Several display tables highlighted various aspects of

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the squadron and CAP; including the cadet program, which featured rocketry and Encampment, CAP history, and Search and Rescue displaying clothing, equipment, and various maps. Cadets were on hand to answer questions and shared experiences with visitors. Plenty of food and drink was provided and Commander Rojas cooked

fresh omelets for all. Mount Rainier CS thanks all honored guests for joining our 30th anniversary. Your insights gave us new understanding and appreciation of the rich history of this squadron. Through your generosity, current members can now carry on your legacy, with renewed pride and responsibility for our squadron.

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By 2d Lt Bynum, PAO CAMP MURRY -- On 25-26 Feb. 2011 members of Mt Rainier CS Color Guard competed in the 2011 Washington Wing Cadet Competition at Camp Murry, Wa. C/SSgt Stuart Emer y, C/SSgt Zachary Lam, C/TSgt Thomas Lenell, and C/SMSgt Joshua Ng represented the squadron, escorted by 2d Lt Louise Emery and 2d Lt Martin Jonquiere. C/SrA Benjamin Lam could not attend due to illness, requiring the fth and alternate color guard member, his brother, to take his place. dates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the evening for the cadets to master their skills. Mt Rainier CS would like to thank South Hill Christian Church for providing their facilities towards this eort.

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Mt Rainier Color Guard Boldly Represents

Of the eight color guard and two drill teams expected, only ve color guard and one drill teams attended the competition. Mt Rainier arrived in the evening of the rst day, taking their written test shortly thereafter and using the rest of the evening to practical their performance inside the gym facility. The following day, the caHaving no more than eight det rose early to do a mile run in weeks of practice before the com- subfreezing temperatures. petition, the cadets and seniors Public Aairs Officer 2d Lt made a great eort to ready them- Russell Bynum joined the team the selves. Seniors Emery and Jon- following day in time for the rst quiere set up biweekly training event, an exhibition of maneuvers

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and presentation. Complicating matters for all teams was a change in location from their practices the previous night from one end of the gym to the other. This unintentional oversight removed their orientation landmarks, and was a lesson to all in overcoming unforeseen changes. After all events, the various judges would recall the cadets to review their... ! c o n t d o n p a g e 7

MT RAINIER PILOTS UNHURT AFTER SUCCESSFUL EMERGENCY LANDING

runway. Individuals observing the scene reported seeing the airplane's tail section hit rst, followed by the nose gear and propeller, which dug into the soft ground causing the aircraft ip over on its back.
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By Lt Col Lustick, WLO PUYALLUP -- At approximately 11:10 AM on Saturday, 19 March 2011, a single engine Cessna Turbo 206 Stationair operated by the Washington Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, was on nal approach to runway 34 at [Pierce County] Airport in Puyallup, WA, when the engine reportedly lost power. The aircraft made an emergency o eld landing on a grassy area immediately preceding the

on their emergency training to make the best of a bad situation," said Lt Col Jerey A. Lustick, a pilot and Washington Wing Legal Ocer, who was the CAP's incident spokesperson. "It's very fortunate that no one was injured," The aircraft's two person air- he added. crew consisted of a certied ight The aircraft is a total loss. instructor with 13 years ying ex- Strangely this Cessna 206 was experience, who was ying in the actly thirty years old to the day right-hand seat and who was con- when it was destroyed, being iniducting aircraft upgrade training tially certied as airworthy by the to a commercial and instrument- FAA on 19 March 1981. rated pilot ying in the left-hand The aircraft wreckage was reseat. moved from the runway clear zone Both pilots were examined by at the airfield by a crane and an EMT at the scene after the in- trailer on Saturday afternoon. It cident. There were no injuries. will be inspected this week at Quote: "When the aircraft lost Thun Field. The cause of the inciengine power, these pilots handled dent remains under investigation the situation correctly and relied by the FAA.

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Day-Long Glider Flights for Mt Rainier CS

By 2d Lt Bynum, PAO CHEHALIS -- On 17 Oct. 2010 Mt Rainier CS cadets participated in an all-day glider experience. The length of the day and number of ights allotted was exceptional and they took full advantage of the opportunity. Several other CAP members outside the squadron volunteered to make this possible; among these included 2d Lt Thomas Hoer, 2d Lt Micahael Gilbreath, Capt Mark Greenman, Maj Angus McKinnon, and C/ Capt Damon Poor. Seven cadets got to y in a glider for the rst time; cadet Josh Bell, cadet Chris Bell, C/MSgt Joshua Haley, C/Amn Amelia Herrman, C/SrA Benjamin Lam, C/SSgt Zachary Lam, and cadet Franklin Montgomery. The day started early, leaving the squadron building at 0715 and arriving at Chehalis-Centralia Airport at 0830. Heavy fog and low c l o u d s ke p t t h e m e m b e r s grounded until nearly noon. The cadets were briefed by various senior members about safety and personal responsibility while engaged in glider activities. Cadets passed this time conversing with each other and many played chess. Seniors and cadets with ight and glider experience freely shared their knowledge and advice with less-experienced cadets. Around 1000, cadets Poor and Rojas split the seven new cadets between the two gliders housed at the airport for instruction and review of the glider and its preight. They learned the various parts and mechanics of the gliders and the dynamics of ight as applied to the craft. Towards noon, the clouds nally dissipated and the seven cadets marshaled the gliders into position on the ight line. A safety concern on one of the two Cessna 172 kept it grounded. The remaining craft made up the dierent and quickly got the cadets airborne; starting with those who had never own. It was evident by their expressions once on the ground the... contd on page 8
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First Flights: C/Capt Poor led cadet Be$, C/MSgt Haley, C/SSgt Lam, & C/Amn Herrman through gilder preight inspection & ight fundamentals. First Flight: Cadet Montgomery, SrA Lam, & C/Amn Be$ pose with their glider under the guidance and direction of C/SMSgt Rojas.

Chaplins Corner
The Quarterly Thoughts of Chaplin Turner
What is the role of Chaplin in CAP? Most people have a vague notion of what the chaplain is and does. Hopefully, this article will give you a better understanding. Put simply, a chaplain is a spiritual leader, and can be a friend; and Civil Air Patrol chaplains, just like their military counterparts, are not limited to a specic religion. The United States Constitution guarantees every American the freedom to exercise their faith as dictated by their conscience, or express no faith at all. Part of the chaplains responsibility is to uphold members First Amendment right, assisting cadets and senior members alike by leading religious observances for those who want it. Also, the chaplain provides counseling, advice, and an open ear whenever the need arises. During times of crisis or intervention, chaplains oer words of encouragement and practical help for those who want it. If you feel any of these services may help your situation, feel free to approach Chaplain Eric B. Turner, for a private conversation. It just might help answer some of your questions; and It couldnt hurt.

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contd #om page 5 ...results and give critiques, praise, and advise. The cadets then continued to their inspection, where they were thoroughly examined and judged on their presentation and dress by three judges. After a lunch break, the cadets moved to the presentation event. He r e , t h e c a d e t s w e r e brought into a room they had not seen before, and had to mark out how they would enter and exit, place and present the colors, and had a limited time to prepare, place, and remove the ags. The most important lesson the cadets took from this event was that if things go wrong, it is best to go on as if everything was right. If no one notice, most watching will never know one occurred; if you notice the mistake, so will others. The next event consisted of three rounds of knowledge review as a trivia game. The cadets were placed against other squadrons of various skill. Many who had previously attended earlier competitions knew what to expect and so had a distinct advantage over Mt Rainier. However, when matched to other cadets of like skill and experience, our cadets proved their knowledge excellently. The last event was ag raising. While the other events occurred indoors, this event happened outside and required extra clothing due to the freezing temperature. The cadets were given a folded ag they had to unfold, Historic Flights: Houdini ! Erik Weisz, better known as Harry Houdini, was not only a famous escape artist and skeptic but also a pioneering pilot. ! On 18 March 1910 Houdini

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Cadets Lam, Ng, Lene$, & Emery await orders to begin their exhibition routine. attach to the pole rigging, raise and lower to full and half-sta, and then lower, refold, and present the colors back to their judges. The day ended with a dinner for those in attendance. Sadly, despite their eorts, our squadron did not make it into the top three. However, all the judges continually praised our cadets for their willing to prove themselves despite their handicap of inexperience. With some exceptions, renement of technique was the only thing lacking in their performance. While other squadrons did not attend for want of experience, something that should be admired for its humility and honesty, and still others for lack of made the rst controlled, powered ight in Australia; at Diggers Rest in Victoria. ! He ew his French-build Voisin biplane two miles in 3 minutes, 37 seconds. senior involvement and support, our presence gave testimony to the merit and potential of willing cadets and interested seniors. As PAO, I encoura ge all senior members to become more actively involved with the cadet programs. Contact Commander Rojas for more information. The origins of this willing group of cadets started when the need for a color guard arose during the wreath laying at Tahoma National Cemetery in Dec. 2010. Since then, three of the four members from that initial squad helped found the current group. The color guard is looking to expand its membership. If you are an interested cadet, speak with any current color guard member.

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cond #om page 6 ...experience was thrilling and invigorating. Asked if they would do it again, every cadet answered armatively and without hesitation. As they waited, other cadets positioned the glider to and from the runway, demonstrating their knowledge and skill with enthusiasm. After several ights, another safety concern, this time with one of the gliders, grounded the eet. The senior members discussed the problem while cadets took a break. Lunch was provided throughout the day, consisting of hamburgers and hotdogs grilled up by Commander Rojas with chips and drink. Once the concern was analyzed, the cadets were airborne again. Each ight lasted for about fteen minutes.

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Commander Rojas, PAO Bynum, & Cadet Herrman Circle About Mt St Helens. through simulators, got the chance to y the 172 to and from the volcano, while Commander Rojas circled the crater. This was the rst small aircraft ight for both PAO Bynum and cadet Herrman. and strapped down. The day ended with a group photo and big smiles all around. The day was long and lled with adventure; and for those rst-timers, it will be one they shall never forget. Mount Ra i n i e r wo u l d l i ke to t h a n k Chehalis-Centralia Airport for the use of their facilities throughout the day.

After resolving the issue with the other 172, Commander Rojas invited PAO Bynum and cadet Herrman for an Orientation-ight. Cadet Herrman was reviewed on the preight. Once airborne, they The experience was a delightheaded towards Mt St Helens. ful cap to an exciting and busy day. Cadet Herrman, who had begun Once all cadets had nished their working on her ight experience ights, the gliders were returned

Upcoming Events
30 April-1 May 2011 SAREX 21-22 May 2011 SAREX 11-12 June 2011 SAREX 19-31 July 2011 Washington Wing Flight Encampment 17-20 August 2011 Annual Conference & National Board 2011; 70th Anniversary Celebration

The Vigilance Contributors

2d Lt R.W. Bynum: Editor, Writer & Photographs (Five) 1t Lt J.S. Morrow: Photographs (Six) 2d Lt E.B. Turner: Columnist Lt Col Lustick: Article & Photograph

Newsletter Feedback? As editor of The Vigilance, I am always looking for ideas to improve the content and quality of this newsletter. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions, please e-mail me at: PAO@MtRainierCAP.org
-2d Lt Bynum, Editor

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