Operations Training

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Operations Training

• John Sharp
• HQ CAP/DOT

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CAP Operations Training

• Weight and Balance a Universal Problem

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CAP Operations Training

• The Operations Training Function
• DOD IG and GAO inspections identified a need for
  a flight training function at CAP HQ

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CAP Operations Training

• Direction
• Develop tools for the CAP Crewmember
• Develop programs that address our ever increasing
  need for operational training

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CAP Operations Training

• Web Pages to Serve You and your Trainers
• The Training Page at https//ntc.cap.af.mil/ops/do
  t/
• Page offers every operational course available

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CAP Operations Training

• Courses and other items available on the training
  page.

Satellite Digital Imaging System Training GA-8 Gippsland Familiarization Course
The CAPF 5 On-line Course Maule M-T-235 Familiarization Course
Flight Clinics In-A-Box Takeoff Landing and CRM Cessna 172 R Familiarization Course
On-line CAPF 5 Written Exam Powered and Glider Blanik L-23 Cockpit Familiarization
Cadet Orientation Pilot Quiz ROTC and Non-ROTC Emergency Service Curriculum Project
Flight Release Officer Course Annual Training Plan document
SSF/CAP On-line Tow Pilot Course Glider Guidance Letter
SSF/CAP Wing Runner Course National Check Pilot Standardization Course (less video)
Blanik L-23 Rudder Lock CAP/SAA MOA
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CAP Operations Training

• Revised Flight Clinic Program
• Turn key packages available to your training
  personnel to assist in presenting quality
  training
• Funding for the flying portion of the Clinic
• Courses Available
• Takeoff and Landing
• Crew Resource Management

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CAP Operations Training

• Flight Clinic Program
• What other type of courses would you like to see?
• E-mail me at jsharp_at_cap.gov with you
  suggestions.

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CAP Operations Training

• Landings By The Numbers The Sentinel
• 25 of landing accidents are caused by poor
  landings.
• Poor landings are responsible for nearly 500 bent
  GA aircraft per year.
• 4 out of 6 CAP accidents (66) this year were
  landing accidents.
• 3 out of 4 CAP landing accidents (75) this year
  had CFIs on board.

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CAP Operations Training

• 10 Sep 02, CAPF5 checkride, VMC
• 68-year-old private pilot (examinee) with 398
  hours
• 47-year-old CFI (check pilot) with 971 hours
• Forced landing practice to a touch go landing
• Direct crosswind 10-14 knots on 2943 x 50
  runway
• Steep approach, long landing
• Trees listed as hazards on both ends of runway
• Witnesses say aircraft stalled and collided with
  trees
• Aircraft substantially damaged pilots seriously
  injured

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CAP Operations Training

• Judgment
• Go-around a great option
• ROE during instruction or check ride!!!

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CAP Operations Training

• AOPA Takeoff and Landing Video

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CAP Operations Training

• What you can do?
• Ensure your pilots and leadership are aware of
  on-line resources
• Support and encourage the new Flight Clinic
  Program ensuring your best and brightest are
  trained and ready
• Demonstrate and demand professionalism from your
  peers and CAP leadership
• Help recruit and support professional volunteers

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