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FLYING EAGLESFLYING EAGLES

The Candler Museum

FrostbiteGA129 FTX

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CAP’sMissions for America

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So You Want ToBe A Pilot

Hovercraft

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HappeningsCP Training

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News From OutOf The Blue

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Drug DemandReduction

Safe Tips

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Tales of a LifeTraveler

Called to Service

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Inside this issue:

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Happenings

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Training Schedulefor

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BARTOW-ETOWAH COMPOSITE SQUADRO: GA 129

Strength of the ation by Dr. Ilana Mor

March 2011

Squadron CommanderCaptain Paul Janssen

BARTOW-ETOWAHSQUADRO

Southeast Region Georgia Win

The CAP at’l website ishttp://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

The GAWG website is

http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

CivilAir

PatrolLife Is A JourneyThe journey of life begins the day we are born.There are so many decisions to make, even as a baby. As we grow, we make decisions that notonly impact our life, but also the lives ofeveryone who is around us—family, friends,teachers, etc. Do we always take intoconsideration what impact our decisions mighthave on other people? Or ... do we go on as ifwe live in a vacuum?

The best day of our life is the one on which wedecide that our life is our own, without apologiesor excuses, and with no one to lean on, rely on orto blame. Life is an amazing journey, and wealone are responsible for the quality of it.

Do you have a goal in life?Do you know where you want to go?

It is essential to realize that we determine ourown destiny. Whatever path we take, what welook back upon, and what we look forward to is

up to us as individuals. The kind of road we willtake to get there, and how happy we are when weget there, is our own choosing. Ultimately, whatwe do with the gift of life is up to each one of us.

In the end, strive to live your life so that whenyou look back you can say: I have lived a goodlife and made a contribution to the well-being ofother people.

Live in such a manner that when you eventuallyclose your eyes, you know that you leave this

world a better place than how you found it.Don’t sit on the sidelines of life.

In the end, be able to say with dignity and joy, I was a part of it .


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Candler Field Museum History

Asa Griggs Candler, a civic leader and entrepreneur decided to build an automobile race track in 1909 near the town of Hapeville,Georgia. Mr. Candler is best known as the founder of the Coca-Cola Company. Candler, working with two other men, purchased acreage on the

south side of Atlanta. The plan was to build a lavish race track patterned after the Indianapolis Speedway (already open at this time). The racetrack opened in late 1909 hosting a number of famous race car drivers such as Barney Oldfield. People came in large numbers to watch theautomobiles race. The raceway did not last long as poor revenue forced closure after the initial season. In December, 1910, the former

speedway hosted an aerial exhibition consisting of endurance flights, speed races, and other aerial feats. In 1911, aviation events were onceagain held over Hapeville, Georgia. On November 15-17, more than 8,000 people viewed three days of airplane, auto, and motorcycle racing.Among those in attendance was twenty-one year old Bill Hartsfield who later became mayor of Atlanta.

Airmail service was to begin in 1918. The people of Atlanta were hoping that their city would be one of the first to receive thisservice. The only problem – an airfield was needed. The raceway was occasionally used by pilots to land a military plane or a barnstorming

plane but only a small area of the raceway was level enough to be u sed as a landing strip. Atlanta resident James H. Ell iott leased the racetrack

and proceeded to clear a 3.5 acre area that could be used for aircraft operations (when the wind was right). In the fall of 1919, he opened aflying business using a Curtiss Jenny. Rides were sold to those brave enough to spend a few minutes in the area for $1 a minute. Mr. Elliottapproached the local leaders several times to try to get the site improved. He received no response and in 1923 he sold his interests in the

airfield. Most people at that time felt that flying in aircraft was a foolish idea.It was early 1924 before things began to occur again at Candler Field. Airmail possibilities began to surface once again and pressure

was mounted for Atlanta to have an airfield suitable for the early airmail airplanes. A number of other locations were considered. Meanwhile,

two local pilots were doing their best to convince Bill Hartsfield (now mayor of Atlanta) to take Atlanta into the air age. These two men – DougDavis and Beeler Blevins – were instrumental in the aviation movement in Atlanta. At different times, each of these men owned a charterservice and flying school working off of Candler Field. Blevins was the second person to build a hangar on Candler Field.

Doug Davis was actually born near Griffin, Georgia. Davis initially flew for Ben Epps, of Athens, Georgia. He then formed theDoug Davis Flying Circus performing in the local area. Throughout the early 1920’s, Davis flew out of the speedway later to become CandlerField. Davis built the first hangar on Candler Field. Davis later became operations manager for Southern Air Transport resigning after American

purchased S.A.T. He then became a pilot for Eastern Air Transport (later Eastern Airlines) and was at the controls of an E.A.T. aircraft thatinaugurated the Atlanta – New York route on December 10, 1930. Davis always believed that airplanes would be instrumental in the history ofAtlanta. He finally found a supporter – William B. Hartsfield. Davis managed to convince Hartsfield that Candler Field was the logical placefor the Atlanta Airport.

In early 1925, several civic organizations began the search for the Atlanta Airport. Asa Candler had offered to lease his tract of landnear Hapeville, Georgia for 5 years if the city would pay the taxes. He then gave them an option to purchase. On April 16, 1925 a documentwas signed that gave Atlanta its first airfield. Hartsfield hoped to have Asa Candler eventually donate the land so he introduced a motion to

have the field named “Candler Field.” The proposal was adopted. On April 13, 1929, the city of Atlanta purchased Candler Field for $94,400.Mr. Ellis Barrett, the head of the aviation committee, stated “We are ready to begin to make Atlanta the southern aviation metropolis…..This

purchase will mean much more to Atlanta in the future than we can realize at this time.”

On Saturday, 5 February, Cadets and Senior Officers from GA129 and GA043 spent the day at the Candler FieldMuseum which is located near Williamson, Georgia. The museum is in the process of recreating the originalCandler Field as it existed in the 1920s, and is a fascinating step back in history. In addition to some aircraft fromthat era, there are cars, clothing, photographs, and furniture from that time period. This is a remarkableaccomplishment and was most definitely worth the effort to drive there.


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By C/CMSgt. Brandon Jones GA129 C/Executive Officer

The Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol held training for cold weather survival the weekend of18—20 February. The SAREX (Search and Rescue Exercise), known as “Frostbite: 2011.” took placeon areas around Hawk Mountain which is located in north Georgia. Frostbite 2011 SAR exercises were

funded by the GAWG/CAP-USAF with the USAF training mission number 11-T-4478.Emergency Services is one of the three missions of the Civil Air Patrol. The main goal of

Frostbite is to prepare ground teams, air crews, and mission staff to be “mission ready” in the event of anactual emergency. Training in cold and wet weather conditions while looking for downed aircraft,helicopters, and people accomplishes that goal. For many years, Frostbite has been a very successfulSearch and Rescue exercise.

This year, CAP members were able to work with many other agencies. The Dawson County EMAdog team, Lawson County EMA rescue and communications vehicles, two National Guard helicopters,the Georgia Forestry Service, and several ROTC cadets from North Georgia College and the Universityof Georgia worked closely with CAP ground teams. Together, they were able to accomplish thesimulated mission, as well as establish a business relationship for future training and real missions.Throughout the weekend, ground teams conducted many sorties both during the day and at night. They

also participated in night navigation courses.Represented this year at Frostbite were multiple GAWG units as well as CAP members from the

Tennesse Wing. Participants from the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron included CadetCommander C/2Lt Dillon Davidson and me, C/CMSgt Brandon Jones.

In order to participate in Frostbite exercises, a CAP member must have attained a GTM3 traineestatus or higher. To participate on the advanced ground team, it was necessary to have a GTM2 status orhigher in addition to approval and a recommendation from your unit commander.

So, are you up to the challenge of Frostbite? If so, get prepared for next year. Throughout theyear, train and practice so that you can be a part of Frostbite 2012.


On Thursday nights and Saturdays, I have had the opportunity to attend several Emergency Servicesclasses. During the FTX weekend, I was able to get more sign-offs on a number of other tasks that I had nothad the opportunity to complete. I’m really excited because now I’m only about 7 tasks away from myGround Team Member 3 rating.

I think several of us learned a good lesson during the FTX. If you get a new tent, it would be a goodidea to practice putting up and taking down the tent a few times before a camping experience, rather thanhaving to read the directions and try over and over again on location. This was my first camping experience. Ithink I was the only one in attendance who had never camped out before.

I was pleased with the food choices I’d made, and will carry some of the same foods on my next FTXor SAREX. Vienna Sausages come in a tin with a pull top. That made it very easy to open. This was my firsttime eating Vienna Sausages, and I thought they were pretty good. I ‘roasted’ them over a fire, like you woulda hot dog. I also took Dinty Moore Beef Stew in a pop top can and tuna fish that came with mayonnaise andcrackers. I had chosen several different kinds of Granola Bars for breakfast and some canned fruits for snacksand desserts. I don’t like water, so I took Gatorade with me.

Sitting around the fire at night was a lot of fun. I think I’ll try to find some fun ghost stories for nexttime, and I’ll bring along some marshmallows. Maybe we can even find a guitar so we can sing campfiresongs. Many thanks to the Davis family for allowing us to use their 40 plus acres. Thanks, also, to CaptainManey and Lt. Hicks for a great weekend. My bag is repacked and ready when you are.

Submitted by C/SrA icholas Tavegia

I learned many things on February's FTX. I learned how to pack and repack gear. I learned how to usewhistle signals, light attraction techniques, participate in litter carries and in a search line. Everyone whoattended this weekend enjoyed learning the many tasks which came from the Ground & Urban Direction

Finding Team Tasks. Frostbite took place the same weekend as our Squadron FTX. I plan on attendingFrostbite next year.

I would like to thank the Davis' family for allowing the Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron toconduct our FTX on their property. It is very beautiful there. Submitted by C/A1C Caleb Whisler

Participants included Cadets Brooks, Cochran, Davis, Liscomb, Pittman, Stephan, Tavegia, & Whisler.


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The F-35 fighter jet, set to replace a large part of the US warplane fleet, has become the most expensiveweapons program ever, drawing increased scrutiny at a time of tight public finances.Following a series of cost overruns and delays, the program is now expected to cost a whopping 382 billion dollars, for 2,443 aircraft. The so-called 5th generation fighter was built with features designedto help avoid enemy radar and ensure American supremacy in the skies for decades. However, nowthere is the potential for competition from China, which this week unveiled its first radar-evadingcombat aircraft and fueled a sense of a military rivalry between the two powers.

At home, the Lockheed Martin F-35 is getting increased criticism even from some at the Pentagon.Defense officials say the original cost estimates have now doubled to make each plane's price tag reachsome 92 million dollars. At the same time, the contract awarded in 2001 had been planned to last 10years, but has been extended to 2016 because of testing and design issues.

Lockheed Martin, which is working with Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems, is developing threeversions of the aircraft, which are being designed for ground attack as well as reconnaissance missions.The F-35A is designed to replace the F-16 and A-10 of the US Air Force, while the F-35C is designedfor deployment on aircraft carriers to supplant to F-18, and the F-35B would have a vertical takeoffcapacity and replace Harrier aircraft.

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has warned the cost overruns cannot continue and expressed particular concern over the short take-off and vertical landing variant. "The culture of endless moneythat has taken hold must be replaced by a culture of restraint," he said recently.

For the short-takeoff version, Gates has ordered "the equivalent of a two-year probation," adding that "ifwe cannot fix this variant during this time frame and get it back on track in terms of performance, costand schedule, then I believe it should be canceled." As part of a cost-saving drive, the Pentagon chief

has decided to delay the purchase of 124 of the 449 units of this version until 2016.Another bone of contention is a second engine being developed for the fighter by General Electric andRolls Royce in case the Pratt & Whitney engine is not up to par. Gates contends this second engine is"unneeded."

Private analysts say the whole F-35 program is becoming a money pit. "The incredibly unfortunate phrase 'too big to fail' applies to this aircraft more than any other defense program," said RichardAboulafia, an aerospace industry analyst with the Teal Group. "It's difficult to think of a civil or military program in the past decade that hasn't experienced similar delays and cost overruns."

Still, it may be hard to make many changes to the F-35 program because Britain and seven othercountries have been closely involved in its development. The United States is covering 90 percent ofthe cost of the development but has participation from Britain, Italy, Turkey, the Netherlands, Canada,

Denmark, Norway and Australia. Other nations, including Israel and Singapore, have signed contractsto buy the plane.

"The US wants a globalized JSF program for a combination of strategic and economic reasons," saidAboulafia. "It greatly simplifies logistics, training and doctrine for coalition warfighting. Dominatingthe military aerospace export business is certainly a strong draw, too. It's as much an industrial policy asa fighter.”

Article Contributed By C/Amn Caleb Whisler,GA129 Cadet AE Instructor

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110113/pl_afp/usmilitaryairspacef35_201101131531009


THE F-35 FIGHTER JETIn the photo , an F-35A Lightning II, marked AA-1,

lands at Edwards Air Force Base, California


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Congressionally chartered mission No. 1: Emergency ServicesThe role of Civil Air Patrol in the Gulf oil spill response — CAP’s single largest mission since World War II —led the organization’s 2010 emergency services missions in numbers, length and intensity. Involving more than150 volunteers from 10 wings over a 118-day period, the oil spill response reaffirmed CAP volunteers’ ability tosupport a major, extended operation that included a crushing demand for thousands of aerial photos each day.

2010 also saw CAP credited with saving 113 lives across the nation — the 10th-highest number of saves in CAP’s69-year history. Meanwhile, CAP provided disaster relief during unprecedented flooding in the Midwest and theeastern half of the country, assisted law enforcement agencies in seizing $1.36 billion in illegal drugs and drugmoney and performed critical homeland security missions by posing as intercept and enemy targets for Air Forcefighters.

Congressionally chartered mission No. 2: Cadet ProgramsCivil Air Patrol develops youth through self-paced study of the art of leadership. Cadets learn how to lead throughformal classroom instruction and a laboratory of hands-on experiences where they apply leadership principles toreal-world challenges. Through a graduated curriculum, they first learn to follow, then to lead small groups,ultimately experiencing command and executive-level leadership, advancing in rank and earning honors along theway. Topics include how to think critically, communicate effectively, make decisions, motivate and manageconflict. Self-discipline and teamwork are also emphasized. Eager to show off their aerospace knowledge,

physical fitness and precision on the drill field, cadet drill teams and color guards vie against one another incompetitions at the state, regional and national levels. Rising to the occasion with good sportsmanship, cadetsamaze spectators with their skill and esprit de corps. The competitions are varied, but this activity is all aboutcharacter. Each year, 144 cadets earn the right to compete for national honors, and about 800 more competelocally.Cadets in Civil Air Patrol enjoy opportunities not readily available for many youth. For instance, these cadets arevisiting the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., while taking part in CAP’s Civic Leadership Academy. Participantsstudy the federal government and explore public service careers during an unforgettable week in the nation’scapital. With a curriculum emphasizing persuasive leadership, cadets develop skills they will need to becomeconsensus-builders in their communities. As a capstone activity, cadets visit Capitol Hill and help articulate CAP’s value to America.

Civil Air Patrol cadets experience flight firsthand through the efforts of CAP adult volunteers, aviation enthusiastseager to share their love of flying. Often, it is through CAP that a young person receives the first flight of his or herlife. Aviation education is delivered in both the classroom and the cockpit. Cadets gain an understanding of thecomplex forces that cause an aircraft to achieve lift and other fundamental topics, such as navigation, engines andaerospace history.Civil Air Patrol inspires youth to be responsible citizens. Cadets serve their communities by helping with CAP’sreal-world humanitarian efforts. In addition, they gain an appreciation for America’s role in the global community

by serving as goodwill ambassadors abroad or hosting aviation-minded youth from around the world. During visitsto Washington, D.C., cadets display their respect for America and commitment to public service. Responsiblecitizenship is the cornerstone of cadet life. As a testament to its relevance and appeal, the cadet program grew 9.5

percent over the past year, from 23,888 cadets in 2009 to 26,157 in 2010. Whether as members of school- orcommunity-based squadrons, cadets, ages 12-20, benefit from a complete curriculum that teaches respect,leadership, community service and aerospace education. The opportunity to fly is a major attraction for cadets, and

28,608 took advantage of orientation flights in 2010, a 10 percent increase over 2009.

Congressionally chartered mission No. 3: Aerospace EducationCivil Air Patrol’s aerospace education program includes history, aerospace principles and the relevance of flight intoday’s world. Even nonmember youth benefit from the program, which is offered in schools nationwide throughtextbooks, lesson plans, learning aids and hands-on activities. Also, teachers are provided orientation flights andeducator memberships to enhance their students’ learning experiences while inspiring interest in careers in science,technology, math and engineering.

Information taken from the Georgia Wing Legislative Report 2011


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This could be YOU!!!

With Captain Sam Sheffield, CAP Orientation Pilot

Happy flying!

Hovercraft

This month we are going to talk about a flying machine that isn’t really an aircraft at all. Hovercraft areunique vehicles that have some traits of both aircraft and boats. This blend of characteristics allows them to

perform some roles better than boats or aircraft. A hovercraft operates much like an aircraft that is flying just over the ground or water’s surface.

A hovercraft is a vehicle that travels over a cushion of air that is typically contained inside a flexible rubberskirt. Air is blown directly downward to generate a relatively high pressure cushion of air that supports thehovercraft. An additional engine, or engines, provides power to rear mounted aircraft type propellers that

provide thrust and propel the vehicle. Steering is typically controlled through the use of air rudders much

like those on an airplane. Hovercraft are able to travel over any relatively smooth surface such as water,smooth ground or ice at speeds of up to 86 mph.

Experiments to develop a hovercraft type of vehicle began shortly after the First World War. The modernhovercraft design emerged in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Modern hovercraft were developed at this time in TheSoviet Union, Canada and England. Military interest was initially low, so hovercraft designs were improvedand refined for commercial uses. Commercial passenger carrying hovercraft went into service in 1962. Bythe 1970’s, commercial hovercraft were in use that could carry 400 passengers, 55 cars and 5 busses atspeeds of up to 80 mph.

The United States Navy first began to use hovercraft in 1984. The LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushioned) isan amphibious landing craft used to transport Marines from landing ships onto the shore. The LCAC is ableto transport 180 fully equipped marines or an M-1 Abrams tank at 45 mph.

Additional information about hovercraft is available at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hovercraft http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=4200&tid=1500&ct=4


BHC SR 4,the world’s largest civilian hovercraft,can carry 254 passengers and 30 cars.


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Passenger-carrying hovercraft,off shore from Ōita Airport

1. Propellers 3. Fan2. Air 4. Flexible Skirt

SRN1 General Arrangement

US Hovercraft

A Formula 1 racing hovercraft

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion,

an example of a military hovercraft



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MARCH BIRTHDAYSHappy Birthday to C/SrA Christopher Cochran and C/AB Shawn Finley.

MARCH

11—13 March GA129 Cadet Leadership Training Weekend@ The Catoosa National Guard Training Facility

18—20 March Group I SAREXDetails to be Announced

26 March Spaatz Ceremony C/Colonel Christiana Loudermilk GA043

APRIL 8-10 April Georgia Wing Annual Conference @ Hilton Atlanta Norcross

Every member of the Georgia Wing—whether Cadet or SeniorMember—is encouraged to register and attend this conference.Register before 23 March for a discounted rate. Registrationapplications are on the Georgia Wing site at

http://www.gawg.cap.gov/.

29 April—1 May BCT @ The Catoosa National Guard Training FacilityHosted by the Rome Composite Squadron

JUE 26 June—2 July Georgia Wing Encampment @ Robbins AFB

For details go to http://www.gaencampment2011.org

JULY8 July—16 July National Glider Flight Academy Location: Rome, GA

Cost: $1,000. Minimum age: 14 at the start of the activity.At the Glider Flight Academies, all the basic to advanced skills andground instruction leading toward your private glider rating areincluded.

2011 Professional Development Course Schedule

DATE COURSE LOCATIO 12-13 March UCC Loganville/Walton County16 -17 April TLC Loganville/Walton County14-15 May ICS 300 Dobbins ARB11-12 June SLS/CLC Macon

9-10 July TLC Macon13-14 August ICS 400 Macon10-11 September UCC Dobbins ARB8-9 October SLS/CLC Dobbins ARB

Applications to these 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 me know ASAP at [email protected] Jeff Arnold, GAWG Professional Development Officer



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March 2011—EW FORMAT


Senior Member Meeting (Tuesday evening — Week 2 @ 1900 hrs)Cadet Staff Meeting (Thursday evening—Week 2 @ 1800 hrs)

For details speak with

Color Guard CommanderC/SMSgt Danny Carpenter

For details speak withDrill Team Commander

C/2Lt Jesse Hayman

WEEK Begin1800End

1900

FORMATION1900

CORECURRICULUM

19:30-20:30

ALTERNATECURRICULUM

20:30-20:50

CLOSINGFORMATION(Announcements)

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WeekendActivities

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BDUs

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ColorGuard

Practice

SIG-I@ Arrival

FORMATION C/OATH D & C (20 min)

TestingLeadership

TLPProperty

Maintenance

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TWOPT Gear

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CadetStaff

Meeting

SIG-I@ Arrival

FORMATION C/OATH D & C (20 min)

PT Safety Pledge Safety

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AE Current

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Group ISAREX

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DrillTeam

Practice

SIG-I@ Arrival

FORMATION Promotions/Awards

C/OATH D & C(time permitting)

CharacterDevelopment

GroupDiscussions

GuestSpeakerOr TLP

CD

(Announcements)

PracticeWeek One 1800-1900 hrs

PracticeWeek Four 1800-1900 hrs

PracticeWeek Three 1800-1900 hrs

For details speak with C/ES Instructors C/2Lts Dillon Davidson and Jesse Hayman

FIVE 31 March DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED


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AF Issues Geotag WarningWeek of January 24, 2011

The Air Force is cautioning airmen against geotags and location-based services. As more airmen and their familymembers use smartphones to take pictures and access social networking sites, they could be inadvertently postinginformation showing the exact geographic location of their home, work location, or daily travel patterns through

technology known as "geotagging." Many phones are automatically set up to capture this information by default,and users will have to navigate through their phone settings to disable this function.

For more information, see the top 10 tips for social media on page 17 of the "Social Media and the Air Force"handbook available at www.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-091210-043.pdf.

MacDill Officials Use Multi-Pronged Approach To Save Aircraft Fuel

Posted 1/28/2011 Updated 1/28/2011

by Nick Stubbs, 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

1/28/2011 - MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) --

Drivers who stay aware of their right foot, keep their engine tuned and adjust their car's tire pressure can save a fewcents a day in gas costs. When the professionals who plan the flying missions here get frugal, it can save thousandsof dollars a day. That's why the 6th Air Mobility and 927th Air Refueling Wings constantly monitor and plan withan eye toward greater fuel efficiency and savings.

The efforts here fall under the Air Mobility Command directive to maximize fuel savings while maintaining themission, said Capt. Ryan Reed, from the 6th Operations Support Squadron. Captain Reed is in charge of keepingan eye on fuel consumption.

So far, changes in procedures and policies during recent months have added up to thousands of pounds of fuelsaved, he said. "The single biggest thing that has saved us here has been moving a lot of the (flight) training to thesimulator," Captain Reed said. "It costs us about $500 per hour to train on the simulator, compared to about $5,000

per hour flying a KC-135 (Stratotanker)."

It's a balancing act, he said, as the KC-135 flight simulator on base must be supplemented by "real" flight time.

"There are certain things in training that require the real thing, but by doing more in the simulator and flying onlywhen necessary, we save a lot of fuel," Captain Reed said.

More savings are realized by flying higher than in the past. The thinner atmosphere means less drag on the airframe, reducing the amount of power needed to propel the plane. MacDill's tankers also carry fewer pounds of fuelwhen they take off, the reduced weight cutting down on the fuel needed to carry the load, Captain Reed said.

EWS FROM

OUT OF THE BLUE

The information in this column is general AF-specific news that will undoubtedly be of interest to Civil AirPatrol. Although now a retired AF person, Major Orlando LaRosa, our former USAF Liaison toCAP, has graciously agreed to continue contributing to the Flying Eagles. His articles always bring usinformation of unique interest, especially for young potential future military leaders.



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"That means we have less wiggle room," he said, referring to dealing with contingency situations that mightrequire rerouting or spending more time in holding patterns waiting to offload fuel.

"It's a trade-off," he said. "The pilots don't have the (fuel) buffer they used to have, but it means they take off withless weight and return with less than they used to."

Carrying less applies to both the plane's supply as well as that carried to refuel aircraft. Captain Reed said measuresare taken to ensure no more fuel is carried to a receiver aircraft than they are willing to take. In the past, it wascommon for aircraft to request more than they needed, meaning the tanker had to return with a heavier load thannecessary.

Other factors that have added up to big savings at MacDill include less time running aircraft engines on the ground,careful monitoring of fuel usage on each mission and making adjustments when needed.

"Tracking is another area where we save," said Captain Reed, who added the Wing increasingly looks at the wayscommercial airlines economize for ideas on saving more fuel.

"You'll see commercial airlines taking magazines off to save weight," he said. "That attention to detail issomething we are doing in our tracking."

The process will be ongoing, with adjustments for maximum savings without interfering with the mission alwaysthe objective, said Captain Reed, who added. Small savings will have to do until the day when the aging KC-135sare replaced with a modern tanker.

While the engines on the 50-year-old KC-135 fleet are newer and more efficient, the air frame itself is heavier andless efficient. There are more malfunctions and maintenance issues with older planes, which means more planeshave to return early from missions, requiring additional landings and takeoffs, or pushing harder to make it to thedestination on time.

A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at Manas Air Base, Kygqzstand, Thursday, Feb.23, 2006. Ground crew will have to de-ice the tanker before it can take off on a refuelingmission.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Paul Clifford)



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Studies released the beginning of February brought some shocking news. Strokes in older adult mendropped 25% while strokes in boys and young men ages 15-34 jumped a whopping 51%!

So what has caused the number of strokes in older adults to drop? Doctors think better prevention,exercise, a daily aspirin and treatment of conditions such as high blood pressure, clogged arteries and diabetes arecontributing to the decline.

Now we come to younger people. Recent studies have shown that causes include obesity, clogged arteries

and energy drinks. Yes, Energy Drinks!Energy drinks can cause a number of health problems. Drinking one small sized can of an energy drink

increases the risk of heart attack or stroke for even healthy young people. A young person may show symptoms ofcardio-vascular disease one hour after drinking just one can of a Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, Snapple Fire, PowerHorse, Atomic Energy, Full Throttle type of energy drink. It actually takes between 3 – 96 hours to rid your bodyof the harmful ingredients in just one can of an energy drink.

Energy drinks promise to give you wings, yet they interfere with normal, rational thinking. The highcaffeine content in an energy drink increases stress levels, reduces concentration, and hampers the ability to

perform complex tasks and problem solving. Drinking a can of an energy drink prior to a test could easily causeyou to not perform as well as if you’d had a healthy breakfast and orange juice or milk, instead.

Energy drinks also contain hidden ‘caffeine like’ ingredients such as Taurine. Taurine is known to affectheart function and cause high blood pressure. Herbs such as guarana seeds, kola nuts and Yerba mate leavesinclude natural caffeine and raise the true caffeine levels in energy drinks. Seizures, high blood pressure, abnormal

heart rhythms, restlessness, nervousness, excitement, insomnia (unable to sleep), rapid heartbeat, stomach problems are all signs of caffeine poisoning or caffeine intoxication. Oh, and I forgot to add… DEATH!A research conducted by the Cardiovascular Research Centre at the Royal Hospital in Australia tested 30

teen-aged boys one hour before and one hour after consuming one 8 ounce can of Red Bull. These healthy youngmen developed symptoms of cardiovascular disease that is normally found in 65 year old, unhealthy men! Their

blood became ‘sticky’, impairing proper blood vessel function. The plasma in their blood formed crisscross links to become a sticky mesh-like structure. Blood cells can become trapped and form a clot. Clots break free and travelto the brain or lungs and the patient has a stroke.

Allison Hooker RN, Stroke Care Coordinator at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. said,“We’re seeing many more strokes in young people…. I’d say at least half our patients! Devastating strokes, too”Only 1% of caffeine is excreted from the body, The other 99% has to be ‘cleaned’ or detoxified by the liver.Caffeine can easily pass from the mother to an unborn baby, potentially causing severe birth defects. In fact,women who consume energy drinks while pregnant have a 30-40% higher chance of a miscarriage. This wasrecently reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Energy drinks promise to give you a boost, but the truth of the matter is, Energy Drinks interfere withthinking, increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, miscarriage and death. They also increase the bloodlevel of stress hormones. Stress hormones have been proven to put a person at a higher risk for cancer. Energydrinks increase the loss of important minerals, which can eventually cause anemia and bone loss. Energy drinkscause a crashing fatigue and irritability as they ‘wear off’.

When it comes to Energy Drinks, say no! Grab a glass of orange juice instead!

With SM Diane Tavegia, DDROAnd

C/2Lt Cole Pittman, C/DDRO



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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 myactivities 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/2Lt 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.

Ready Georgia is a statewide campaign designed to educate and empower Georgians to prepare for and respond tonatural disasters, pandemic outbreaks, potential terrorist attacks and other large-scale emergencies. The campaignis a project of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and provides a local dimension to Ready

America, a broader national campaign. Ready Georgia aims to prepare citizens for maintaining self-sufficiency forat least 72 hours following an emergency, and uses an interactive Web site, online community toolkit, broadcastand print advertising and public awareness media messaging to reach its audiences.

(ATLANTA) More tornadoes strike Georgia every year than most states in the country, causing millions of dollarsin damage and often taking lives. With tornado season on the horizon, Governor Nathan Deal and the GeorgiaEmergency Management Agency (GEMA)/Homeland Security urged residents to take steps to prepare for thesedangerous storms on Tornado Safety Day, February 9th, during Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Your Own Ready Kit of Emergency Supplies• Water: at least three gallons per person for drinking and sanitation • Food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Manual can opener: if Kit contains canned food • OAA Weather Radio: battery-powered or hand crank with tone alert and extra batteries • Flashlight and extra batteries• First Aid kit•

Whistle: to signal for help • Face mask : to help filter contaminant air and plastic sheeting• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties: for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers: to turn off utilities • Local maps• Specific items: for children, family members’ or pets’ special needs • Cash or travelers checks• Important documents: in a waterproof container • Blankets and warm clothes

Plans for Severe Weather That Everyone in the Family Should Know• Important Phone umbers: of schools, offices, home and emergency services• Out-of-town Contact: in the event that in-town communication is not possible• A Meeting Place ear Your Home: where family members can meet if separated• A Meeting Place Away From Your Home: if neighborhood is not accessible for family members to meet• Map Out Evacuation Routes: in case you are ordered to evacuate• 1/4 Tank of Gas: should be always kept in your car if the need for evacuation arises• Insurance Policies and Flood Insurance: know your policies and be aware if your home is in a flood zone

For More InformationContact your local EMA, call GEMA at 1-800-TRY-GEMA, or visit these Websites.

Www.gema.ga.gov, www.srh.noaa.gov/ffcc, www.redcross.org



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Due Date: Tuesday, 8 March 2011Submit designs to: Col. Tonya Boylan, CAP at [email protected]

OR mail to: 1501 First St., Bldg. 931, Dobbins ARB, GA 30069 Note: electronic submissions are preferred but not required.

Design parameters: Design shape: Shield with scroll (Note: This is an AF protocol for patch/emblem designs for groups and wings.) Design may not include: aircraft silhouettes or images of non-CAP aircraft; large portions of designs from active

military units; copyrighted images without written consent of owner; any elements that may be offensive. Design should be reflective of Georgia Wing as a whole.

Recommended reference: A Guide to Air Force Heraldry - http://www.afhra.af.mil/organizationalrecords/guide.asp

NEW: It is permissible to include elements from previous GAWG patches but the overall design shape must be ashield and scroll. This is not a requirement in CAPR 39-1. It is a requirement that Colonel Boylan, the GAWGCommander, is stipulating because she believes that we should follow the same design guidelines as the AirForce particularly when we are wearing these items on Air Force style uniforms.

CAP Congressional Gold Medal bills introduced in both House and SenateSenator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA) have introduced bills intended to award CivilAir Patrol the Congressional Gold Medal (CGM) bills for its service in World War II. Here is the status of both

bills:•Senate S. 418 introduced 2/28/2011 by Senator Harkin, original cosponsors include Senators Mark Begich(D-AK), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Daniel Inouye (D-HI), Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Ron Wyden (D-OR)•House H.R. 719 introduced 2/15/2011 by Representative Bob Filner (D-CA). No cosponsors are yet listed.Members of Congress who want to cosponsor this legislation should contact Todd Ethington (202-225-8045)in Congressman Filner’s office and Tom Buttry (202-224-9604) in the Senator Harkin’s office.The effort to obtain cosponsors is critical to the success of these two bills. Before they will be considered intheir respective committees, the bills must have 290 House cosponsors and 67 Senate cosponsors. State wingsneed to start a campaign to gain cosponsors by enlisting the aid of everyone to contact their representatives

•CAP members (present and past including and WWII CAP veterans and /or their families)•CAP family members•Friends of family and the CAP•Anyone in the public – Wings need to get the word out in their community and state that help is needed

In some cases it will take a large number of individuals writing their elected representatives to get them tocosponsor these bills.

Background: Last year two bills were introduced late in the 111th Congress in the House and Senate to awardCivil Air Patrol the CGM in recognition of its World War II members who provided, as civilian volunteersusing their own aircraft, extraordinary public and combat emergency services during a critical time of need forthe nation. The bills would award a single gold medal to the CAP. Those bills (H.R. 5859 and S. 3237) did notgain enough cosponsors to be considered in their relevant committee before the end of the 111th Congress lastmonth.

Contact John Swain, CAP’s Washington Representative, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

An enthusiastic congratulations to C/Colonel Christiana Loudermilk for excelling and persevering to earn the rareachievement, the General Carl A. Spaatz Award. Only 1/2 of 1% of those who join CAP achieve the prestigiousGeneral Carl A. Spaatz Award during their service as Cadets.

CurrentDesign



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The applications for the 2011 GA Wing Summer Encampment are NOW available. Go to http://www.gaencampment2011.org/. You will be directed to step-by-step instructions on completing and submittingyour application. Make sure you read the directions carefully, and follow them exactly to secure your spot in this

exciting encampment.A complete packing list for the encampment will appear soon on the web site, along with other relevantinformation and documents, so check the site often, so you'll be aware of any news or updates.

During the 2010 Summer National Board, an initiative was passed to recognize those Cadet Units thatdisplay strong program fundamentals – the Quality Cadet Unit Award. This new award is intended tomotivate Squadrons to pursue goals that will lead to having a vibrant Cadet Program. The Quality CadetUnit Award criteria are purely objective.

ALL Cadet and Composite Squadrons who meet the challenging criteriaautomatically earn the award. For 2010, 118 CAP units earned this award.

The criteria for the Quality Cadet Unit Award can be viewed at:

http://www.capmembers.com/cadet_programs/library/quality_cadet_unit_award.cfm

For the calendar year 2010, five GAWG units qualified for this award. These units are:

GA-065 – Dekalb Co Cadet SquadronGA-069 – Augusta Composite SquadronGA-098 – Columbus Composite SquadronGA-116 – Peachtree City Falcon Field Composite SquadronGA-808 – Central Fellowship Christian Academy Cadet Squadron

CONGRATULATIONS

Missouri Wing is offering the below activity and is inviting cadets to apply.Virtual Fighter Weapons School (VFWS) 2011.

June 19-26 St. Louis Missouri

Application cycle is open now.Deadline: 1 May 2011.

For Details: http://www.vfws.org For questions, please e-mail [email protected]

Orbiter: DiscoveryMission: STS-133

Payload: Leonardo

Launch: Feb. 24, 2011Time: 4:50 p.m. EST

Site: Pad 39A, Kennedy Space CenterLanding: March 7 @ approx. 12:44 p.m. EST

Site: KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility

Former SER commander,Col. Lee McCormack,

passed away on 27 October 2010.

May he rest in peace.



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Tales From A Life TravelerWith Major Ilana Mor, Character Development Officer

& C/2Lt Monica Hicks, Cadet Character Development Officer

CALLED TO SERVICE An Analysis of the Core Value of Volunteer Service

and local schools. For the last seven years, the BuffaloCadet Squadron had volunteered for the event and hadreceived several thousand dollars from the Foundationin return for their service.

In response to this year’s invitation, twelve Cadetsvolunteered to be radio operators, to establish acommunications center, and to control several netssimultaneously for the all-day Foundation event.

When the day of the event arrived, only three Cadetsshowed up which made it impossible to run the radionet. Senior Members had to fill in key positions to meetthe commitment made to the Foundation.

At the next Cadet meeting, the Cadet Commander wasfurious, demanding an explanation for the Cadets’ lackof commitment. In response to the long list of excuses,the Cadet Commander berated all the Cadets for theirselfishness and lack of support. She reprimanded thegroup for not demonstrating CAP’s Core Values ofVolunteer Service, Integrity, and Respect, and told themthat it would be their own fault if the Squadron did notreceive funds from the Foundation that year.

When the Case Study was discussed at the Squadron, allagreed that the Cadets’ actions had a negative effect onthe Buffalo Cadet Squadron’s efforts to raise money.

Everyone agreed that the Cadets’ actions were belowthe standards expected from CAP.

GA129 participants agreed that if you have volunteeredfor an event and are unable to attend, you should at leasthave the courtesy to call to let those in charge know thatyou will not be there so that plans can be made to fillyour position. All agreed that the Buffalo Cadets did notmodel the Core Values of Volunteer Service andIntegrity.

Although the GA129 participants did not feel that theCadet Commander modeled the Core Value of Respectsince she berated the Cadets, all understood why shewas so furious. Most felt that before committing to an

event, it should be verified that you are available. In theend, all agreed that when you make a promise, othersshould be able to count on you. This is what is meant to

be of service to your community, state, and nation.

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.


C/2Lt Hicks

CAP members shouldalways remember to stay

consistent to the Core Valuesof Integrity, VolunteerService, Excellence, andRespect.

In CAPP50-2 CAP Core Values, April 2010,Volunteer Service, it explains that CAP adopted thisCore Value because it reflects the very essence of theorganization—service to humanity. All CAPvolunteers willing give of their time, energy, and

personal resources. Moreover, many have made theultimate sacrifice by losing their lives while servingtheir neighbors. As a minimum, this Core Valueimplies a commitment on the part of all CAPmembers to place the organization’s purposes firstand foremost. This process starts with the member’sagreement to obey the rules and regulations of CAPand the Air Force. In this regard, self-discipline is anabsolute must.

The spirit of volunteerism is the willingness andability to give of oneself, sometimes at personalsacrifice. But it goes beyond simply giving time. Itextends to the willingness to obey the rules andregulations of CAP, to have respect for fellowmembers and organizations, to practice selfdiscipline so you may give your all, and finally tohave faith. This includes faith in your ability, in the

people around you, and in CAP. Rolled together, itmeans to treat your volunteer service in CAP with asmuch respect and attention as you do your

professional career, schoolwork, and familyobligations.

February’s Case Study was about broken promisesand how they affected a Squadron’s efforts to

perform community service. The Case Study relatesthat every year, the Buffalo Education Foundationholds a large fundraiser in the local community inorder to raise money to support youth organizations


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In Cadet Stuff.org Leadership 2000 Volume 1 Review Quizzes

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 >Memberse-Services


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www.art4theheart.net

TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE FOR THE FLYING EAGLES NEWSLETTER:1. GIVE A COPY OF THE ARTICLE TO CAPTAIN MOR.

or

2. E-MAIL ARTICLE TO [email protected]. (If you e-mail the article, please confirm that the article was received.)

CAP Senior Officer-Major

Bartow-Etowah Composite Sqdn

Deputy Commander for CadetsCharacter Development Officer

Public Affairs Officer

Group I

Cadet Programs DevelopmentOfficer

Public Affairs Officer

Emergency Services

Mission Staff AssistantInformation Officer *

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.

Interfaith Ordained MinisterTeacher, Spiritual Artist, Author

Life Coach

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EDITOREDITOREDITOR---IN IN IN ---CHIEFCHIEFCHIEF Dr. Ilana Mor

Experience Empowerment

Original Artwork, Photography, and Writings by Dr. Ilana Morremain the property of the artist.

"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofitorganization with more than 61,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air

Force auxiliary role, performs 95 percent of continental U.S. inland searchand rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Centerand 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. Themembers play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentorsto more than 26,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet

programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 69 years."


C# [email protected]

Documents

Bartow Etowah Squadron - Mar 2011