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FullFull
ThrottleThrottleMonthly e-newsletter ofDeer Valley Composite Squadron 302Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, Arizona Wing, Civil Air PatrolDeer Valley Airport, Phoenix, Arizona
Lt. Col. Chas Buchanan, Squadron Commander Vol. 2, No. 7 March 2008
Civil Air Patrol: More Than Meets The Skies Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant)Civil Air Patrol: More Than Meets The Skies Semper Vigilans (Always Vigilant)
A Cessna U206G six-passenger aircraft similar to the one shown above is to be transferred from the New
Mexico Wing to Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302. It will replace the squadrons four-passenger
Cessna 182 that was one of four aircraft designated for sale by Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters.
Wing: Cessna U206G being assignedto squadron; arrangements pending
Arrangements are pending for the delivery of a six-passenger 1977 Cessna U206G from the
New Mexico Wing as the replacement airplane for Deer Valley Composite Squadrons Cessna
182 N9370X that was one of four aircraft Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters desig-
nated for sale.A delivery date has not been finalized but could occur some-
time in March, says Lt. Col. Brian Ready, Arizona Wing direc-
tor of operations.He adds the aircraft will be assigned to thesquadron and used both for emergency services and transportation
missions because of its enhanced payload capabilities.
Squadron pilots will need to undergo the appropriate ground-
school training and complete check flights to be qualified in theaircraft, says Maj. Attila Szokol, squadron deputy commander.
Additional details will be released when available.
InsideInsideFull ThrottleFull Throttle The Training Sheet 2
We have liftoff! 4 IM SAFE 5
Getting to Know 7
Promotions 8See the Quarterly Training Sched-ule (QTS) for upcoming events and
contact information plus http://
azwg.us for the Civil Air Patrols
Arizona Wing calendar.
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The Training Sheet
Level I is initial step in PD program(Editors Note:This issue begins a four-part series intended to assist Civil Air Patrol members
in completing Level I training and advancing their professional-development studies in one or
more selected specialty tracks.)by 2
ndLt. Ruben Kafenbaum
Squadron/Group IV Professional Development Officer
In order for the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) to fulfill its three missions
emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs it musthave an informed, active senior membership that is trained in leadership,
management and functional tasks.
The CAP Senior Member Professional Development Program preparesmembers to serve their units, communities and nation. This and subse-
quent articles are designed to help members achieve these goals.
Level I
Level I of the professional-development program is the initial step thatprovides members with the foundations of CAP missions, policies and
service opportunities. Satisfactory completion of Level I includes fulfill-
ment of the CAP Foundations Course, Cadet Protection Program Training(CPPT) and Online Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training.
The CAP Foundations CourseThis self-paced, open-book course include six modules for you to com-
plete. Each module contains a three- to five-page article that must be read, followed by a brief quiz.
Consistent with the organizations core values, CAP's professional development is designed
around individuals integrity. Each memberis on their honor to read the articles and take
the open book quizzes individually. Pleaseprint outeach quiz and circle the most cor-
rect answer. Then, take the completed quiz-zes to your squadron for scoring and review.
The modules include:
(Continued on page 3)Parents welcome to join
newsletters distributionIn order to enhance their awareness of
squadron news and upcoming activities,
parents of Deer Valley Composite Squad-ron 302 cadets who wish to be added to
theFull Throttle mailing list are encour-
aged to send their name and e-mail ad-
dress to [email protected].
Cadets are asked to make their parentsaware of this opportunity.
Full Throttle March 2008 Page 2
Full ThrottleFull Throttleis the monthly e-newsletter for offi-
cers, cadets and friends of Deer Valley CompositeSquadron 302, Arizona Wing, U.S. Civil Air Patrol.Its mission is to bolster communication with andamong officers and cadets, enhance awareness ofsquadron activities, and share news and informationabout the squadron and its personnel.
Story suggestions and submissions can be for-ward-ed by the 15th of the month preceding publica-tion toCapt. Jerry Porter,squadron public-affairsofficer, at [email protected].
To guarantee receipt of the newsletter, readers
should ensure their e-mail addresses and other con-tact information remain current with the squadronand on e-services at www.capnhq.gov.Vol. 2, No. 7 March 2008
~ ~ ~ ~ ~National First-Place Co-WinnerNewsletters2007 Maj. Howell Balsem CAP Public Affairs
Exceptional Achievement Awards
2ndLt. Ruben Kafenbaum
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(Continued from page 2)Module 1 History & Organization article
and quiz
Module 2 Policies article and quizModule 3 Uniform article and quiz
Module 4 Customs & Courtesies article and
quiz
Module 5 Core Values article and quiz
Module 6 Leadership article and quiz
Before members can continue their Level I
training, they must have their CAP Identifica-
tion Number, which is found on the CAP Iden-
tification Card.
Cadet Protection Program Training (CPPT)
CPPT is a required element of Level I and de-signed to introduce new senior members, cadet
sponsor members and cadets 18 and older toCAP's Cadet Protection policies. Requiring less
than two hours to complete, this mandatory train-
ing helps to ensure a healthy and safe environ-ment for cadets while providing the foundation
for a professional climate and the highest stan-
dards of behavior among all members in leader-ship positions.
Online Operations Security (OPSEC)
Awareness TrainingOne of
the key as-
pects of mis-
sion prepar-edness is
training. By
completingOPSEC
training,
memberswill know
how to han-
dle sensitive
informationconcerning
CAP mis-
sions, itscapabilities
and partner
agencies.OPSEC
awareness
training alsoallows CAP to
validate to
partner agen-cies that
members to
whom sensi-tive informa-
tion is entrusted have the necessary training and
have agreed to protect that information.
This training is mandatory for all CAP senior
members and cadet sponsor members. It is anonline-only course that members can access at
the CAP secure Web site. The Web site and theinitial screen will ask questions to verify your
identity.
The Next StepOnce Level One (comprising of the CAP
Foundations Course, the CPPT and the online
OPSEC Awareness Training) is completed, take
the quizzes and pre-test to the unit for validationand credit.
Completion of Level I plus six months time-in-grade as a senior member satisfies the trainingrequirements for duty-performance promotion to
second lieutenant (see CAPR 35-5).
Level II is next. Speak with your mentor, PDOor commander to explore Level II professional-
development opportunities that will assist you as
you advance as a CAP member. You also shouldbecome familiar with the governing regulation
on professional development (see CAPR 50-
17).
Go on-line to http://www.cap.gov/visitors/members/professional_development for addi-
tional detail and review
CAPR 50-17. Questionsalso can be directed to
[email protected] month: Level II.
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Cadet orientation
starts March 3A new six- to eight-week ca-
det orientation class begins on
the first Monday of each
month at Deer Valley Com-
posite Squadron 302. The first
class of the next session starts
at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3.
Encourage young people 12to 21 to explore the opportuni-
ties available as squadron mem-bers. Recruiter ribbons are
awarded to cadets who recruit
two or more members into theCivil Air Patrol.
Basics of professional development outlined
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Full Throttle March 2008 Page 4
We have liftoffWe have liftoffCadets build, launch rocketsCadets build, launch rockets
as part of aerospace educationas part of aerospace educationFour Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 cadetsFour Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 cadets
are undertaking a voluntary threeare undertaking a voluntary three--part study of rockpart study of rock--
etry to advance their aerospace experience. Underetry to advance their aerospace experience. Under
the leadership ofthe leadership ofCapt. Les Manser,Capt. Les Manser, aerospaceaerospace--education officer for cadets, they recently launchededucation officer for cadets, they recently launched
their rockets at a site near New River. Their nexttheir rockets at a site near New River. Their next
project is to build twoproject is to build two--stage rockets.stage rockets.
C/SSgt. Alexander PatocsC/SSgt. Alexander Patocs is shownis shownlaunching his rocket.launching his rocket.
Bottom left: C/SrA Alethia Patocsretrieves her rocket after parachute deployment and recovery. (Bottom
right): Participants in the rocket course are (from left) C/SrA Alethia Patocs, C/SSgt. Daniel Vogt,
C/TSgt. Matthew KarnesandC/SSgt. Alexander Patocs. (Top and bottom-right photos by2ndLt.
Ruben Kafenbaum; bottom left photo by Capt. Les Manser.)
The important achievement of Apollo was demonstrating that humanity isnot forever chained to this planet our visions go rather further than that
and our opportunities are unlimited. Neil Armstrong
Apollo 11 commander and first man on the moon
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Think Think Think think think think
think!think!think!
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by Maj. Tim Beckwith,
Squadron SafetyOfficer
Last months safety
article referenced the
following FAA/CAPchecklist that is re-
capped from the CAPR
60-1 flying regulation,Attachment 8, the "I'M
SAFE" checklist.
Our business is seri-
ous and can be risky,and this list can be cru-
cial to ensuring safety. Note how the first letters
of each topic together spell IM SAFE.
Illness. Even a minor illness suffered in day-to-day living seriously can degrade perform-ance of many piloting tasks vital to safeflight. The safest rule is not to fly with any ill-
ness.
Medication. Pilot performance can be de-graded seriously by both prescribed andover-the-counter medications as well as themedical condition itself. The FARs prohibit pi-
lots from performing crewmember duties whileusing any medication that affects the faculties in
any way contrary to safety. Many medications
can cause impairment. See Alcohol below foreffects and consequences. Note the back of
medication packages for the warning "... Don't
operate machinery or drive ..."
Stress. Stress from everyday living can impairpilot performance, often in the most subtleways. Stress and fatigue from lack of adequaterest can be an extremely hazardous combination.
See Fatigue.
Alcohol. Extensive research has provided anumber of facts about hazards of alcoholconsumption and flying. As little as one ounce of
liquor, one bottle of beer or four ounces of wine
can impair flying skills. Follow eight hours from
bottle to throttle, as the saying goes 12 hours
is even better. Legally drunk does not enter theequation as it does with arrest for drunken driv-ing. Any drinking (or any impairing medication)
puts you out of the flying picture (as it should
with driving as well). Impaired thinking and re-action time suffer. Night vision has decreased
acuity, as does vision at higher altitudes. Also,
FAA and CAP flying directives are breached,bringing on potential legal risks. You don't need
any more reasons. Just don't do it.
Fatigue. Fatigue and lack of adequate sleep
continue to be some of the most treacher-ous hazards to flight safety because these condi-
tions might not be apparent to the pilot until seri-
ous errors are made. See below for CAPR 60-1limits on crew duty-time limitations. The FARs
have similar restrictions to address the risk of
fatigue. Current FAA studies at controlled air-ports involving runway incursions and their
threat focus on duty-time limitations and resul-
tant fatigue. This involves pilots and controllersalike. After a couple of years of decreasing rates
of runway incursions nation-ally, a 12-percent increase in
2007 over 2006, the highestsince 2001, signals the need
for more attention to this
problem. Fatigue is cited asone of the primary areas to
be addressed in a GAO rec-
ommendation the FAA de-velop a national safety plan.
Reference article Risks on the Runway, p. 62,
Feb, 18, 2008,Aviation Week & Space Technol-ogy.
Emotion. The emotions of anger, depressionand anxiety might lead to taking risks thatborder on self-destruction.
In addition to the IM SAFE checklist,
CAPR 60-1, para 2-15, Flight Time and Duty
(Continued on page 6)
Maj. Tim Beckwith
Safety first
IM SAFE checklist can reduce risk
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Full Throttle March 2008 Page 6
Note these activitiesMarch 1 - Honeywell tour
March 3 - Cadet meeting(BDUs)
March 10 - Cadet meeting
(BDUs)
March 12 - Senior meeting
March 15 - Arizona Wing
Cadet PT Competition, ONeil Park, Glendale
March 17 - Cadet meeting (PT)
March 19 - Senior staff
March 20 - Cadet visit to Barry M. Goldwater
Gunnery Range
March 24 - Cadet meeting (Blues)
March 26 - Senior meeting
March 31 - Cadet activity (TBD)~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Cadet meetings begin at 7 p.m. while senior
meetings start at 7:30 p.m. BDUs - Battle dress uni-
form
PT - Physical training
Blues - Air Force dress
uniform
NHQ launchingCAPSafe initiative
(Continued from page 5)Limitations, sets the requirement pilots will not
be scheduled for more than eight hours, and willnot, under any circumstances, exceed 10 hours
flight time during a 14-hour crew-duty day. The
duty day begins when reporting to work or
CAP, whichever occurs first. And there must beat least a 10-hour crew rest period between duty
days.
A new National HQ initiative, CAPSafe, isbeing rolled out to keep safety in everyone's
mind in activities both in and outside of CAP.Each CAP member, cadet and officer alike, isasked to email or mail one idea or message on
air safety or ground safety.
The e-mail address is [email protected], or
mail to NHQ CAP/SE, 105 S. Hansell St, Max-well AFB, AL 36112-6332. The first theme is
"Safety is only common sense." Each month,
one winning idea will be selected, and a promo-tional item will be included in the National
Safety Bulletin.
Squadron Visitors U.S. Air Force Capt. Dan Daehler (above left), an F16 instructor pilot at
Luke Air Force Base, delivered a presentation to squadron cadets about personal goals and preparingthemselves for their futures. U.S. Army2ndLt. Ryan Hodges (right in right photo), a former Deer Valley
Composite Squadron 302 cadet deputy commander, visits with Chaplain Capt. Ken Young.
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Getting to knowCorales aids development of new cadets
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As a basic-training junior drill instructor
and rifleman in the Deer Valley Composite
Squadron Cadet Color Guard that recently
took second place overall in the 2008 Arizona
Wing Cadet Competition, C/TSgt. Kyle
Corales is gaining valuable experience in his
quest toward a possible career in the U.S. Air
Force.
Following are questions and answers to help
members become better acquainted with this ca-det non-commissioned officer who is helping to
advance the development of new cadets who join
the squadron:
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Q: When did you join CAP and the squadron? I entered the squadron's cadet-orientation pro-
gram in November 2006 and received my
identification card in January 2007.
Q: What led you to join the organization? I have wanted to attend the U.S. Air Force
Academy since I was 6 and felt CAP would
be a rewarding experience.
Q: What is your current squadron position? I am the squadron's basic-training junior drill
instructor and a rifleman in the squadron
color guard.
Q: How has CAP helped you in your everyday
life? Well, at first
glance, CAP
taught me how to
iron! Seriously,however, the train-
ing and experi-
ences I've hadwhile in Civil Air
Patrol and espe-
cially at encamp-
ment have helpedme to become
more under-
standing
and capable
in schooland else-
where.
Q: Inwhich com-
munity do
you liveand where
do you at-
tendschool? I live in
Peoria
and am afreshman
in North
HighSchool's
international-business program.
Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular ac-tivities at school? I am on our school's swim team.
Q: What is your career ambition and what onething from CAP will help you to achieve it? I'm considering going either into the military as
a career or becoming an aerospace engi-
neer through the U.S. Air Force. Either way,CAP has provided me the basics of both mili-
tary life and flight.
Q: What advice do you have for new cadets? I definitely approve of getting a decent iron! It
cuts down on ironing time by about half. Oh,
and attend encampment.
Q: Who in the program do you consider to havebeen the most instrumental in your advance-
ment in CAP and why? Cadet Michael Padrick has been my CAP
companion since our days in orientation. We've
done pretty much the same activities together
and share a dedication to Civil Air Patrol.
C/TSgt. Kyle Corales
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4 squadron cadets earn promotionsCongratulations to these four Deer Valley Composite Squadron cadets who recently earned
promotions in grade:
To Cadet Senior Master Sergeant: Michael Padrick
To Cadet Master Sergeant: Kristopher Glocksien
To Cadet Senior Airman: Michael Beard
To Cadet Airman: Tanner Matheny
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss,Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss,Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss,youll land among the stars.youll land among the stars.youll land among the stars.Brian LittrellBrian LittrellBrian Littrell
American singer, member of the Backstreet BoysAmerican singer, member of the Backstreet BoysAmerican singer, member of the Backstreet Boys
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StudyStudy TestTest
PPromoteromote
Flyin HighFlyin High
C/2ndLt. Jessica Bayne,cadet deputy commander for Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, snappedthis self-portrait while piloting a Piper Warrior during a solo flight as part of her studies in the aerospace
program at South Mountain High School, where she is a senior.