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Group Two - Pennsylvania Wing - Civil Air Patrol ...performing missions for America
Welcome to Group Two - Pennsylvania Wing - Civil Air Patrol
Saturday, November 21 2009 @ 09:35 AM EST

CAP License Plate Application



Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol
Specialty License Plate Application Procedure



The Civil Air Patrol Specialty License Plate is now ready for production and purchase by the members of Pennsylvania Wing.

Each Specialty Plate will display the new CAP Seal, and contain a five-digit number with the letters “CP” on the right hand side. Plate numbers are issued sequentially and, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning with number 00001.

To apply for your license plate, complete the following steps.

1. Download the PennDOT application from the Group Two website.
2. Complete the application section A, and sign Section D
3. DO NOT COMPLETE SECTION C. Wing HQ will complete this section.
4. Mail the completed, signed application, along with $40 to:

Laura Martin
ATTN: Specialty License Plate
PAWG CAP HQ
Bldg 3-108
Ft Indiantown Gap
Annville PA 17003


MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: PAWG CAP



Applications must be approved by your unit commander before mailing to Wing Headquarters. DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY TO PENNDOT. PennDOT will reject any applications mailed to them, and this will delay the process.

PennDOT will mail finished plates directly to the address listed on your application.

Click here to download the License Plate Application Form.

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ROA Class Update

As of now the class is full.

Maj Donald Inscho
20 Vista Circle
Etters, PA 17319-9758
717-938-1041 (H)
717-932-8071 (Fax)
717-856-2032 (C)
dinscho@epix.net


Because of all of the activities on April 25, the ROA A-CUT scheduled for April 25 has been rescheduled for May 9, 2009 at WING HQ. Sign in starts at 0800 class starts at 0830. Bring a lunch. More information on cost of material later. The course will last until about 1500 to 1600.

Please contact Capt Donald Inscho to sign up for the ROA Class on 9 May, 2009 by April 15, 2009. Please use email if you can and use ROA CLASS as the subject.. We have 25 seats available. If the class is not full by April 15, the class will be opened to other Groups.



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ROA Class Update

Because of all of the activities on April 25, the ROA A-CUT scheduled for April 25 has been rescheduled for May 9, 2009 at WING HQ. Sign in starts at 0800 class starts at 0830. Bring a lunch. More information on cost of material later. The course will last until about 1500 to 1600.

Please contact Capt Donald Inscho to sign up for the ROA Class on 9 May, 2009 by April 15, 2009. Please use email if you can and use ROA CLASS as the subject.. We have 25 seats available. If the class is not full by April 15, the class will be opened to other Groups.
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SAR Training Update, 28 March 2009

GP II members,


We now have money available for mission aircrew training for April 2009. Mission symbol: A5, mission number: 09-T-4662 (be cretin to check WMIRS to see that this mission stays green and read "mission scenario") from April 1-30. This training is available on your personal schedule.



Pilots, remember, we are now using the WMU to schedule the aircraft.

Contact a flight release officer just prior to your flight



Please complete a CAP Form 104 with the total flight time, fuel cost and gallons used in the remark section. Be prepared to send your 104's to wing. For April you will need to contact our State Director, Bruce Berner at 609-351-3991 bruce.berner@mcguire.af.mil and LTC Gary Metz at 215-313-4513 garycap3@comcast.net for approval. Be prepared to send an e-mail to LTC Metz on what your training will be. You will need to contact both LTC Metz and Director Berner at least ONE WEEK before your flight. Please be proactive and plan your flights.



Please understand that the A5 Monthly training funds maybe small for PAWING, if any, so plan and get your request into LTC Metz, and ask him who will be the IC for your mission.



You will need to send a copy of your ORM Safety MATRIX with you completed 104 and 109 to wing and your IC.



Remember that the PIC will need to enter the flight information into WMIRS within 48 hours of the flight ending under the above mission number. NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS! If this is not done the pilot may have to pay for the flight.



Please look at WMIRS under current missions (mission numbers above) to see how PAWING would like us to handle these flight.

Mission training should have three crewmembers aboard if you can, if not, two. All pilots must be on the current Wing NHQs web based Flight Release Report, all other crewmembers must have a current SAR aircrew mission qualification or be in training. The PIC of your flight will need to check and be sure your crew members are current.



Know that the above is an ongoing on a monthly bases as long as funds continue to be approved.





Aircrew members please contact a Mission Pilot for this training, do not wait for a Mission Pilot to contact you.



Please do this training, it is good for us all.


1Lt Timothy E. Roth

717 373 6032
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16 Jan 09, Pilot Update

Group 2 Pilots,

Please welcome our newest pilot, Robert T. Stone. Rob is Commercial pilot with instrument rating and a CAP cadet O pilot. He is a member of the York SQ. He is anxious to start doing cadet O rides. Jeff Case please keep him in mind if you are setting some up in the near future. He also wants to start working on his Mission Pilot. This gives us 17 flight releasable pilots in GRP 2.

By the way, I recently mentioned we have a new 60-1. There is also a new Fm 5 and 91. The old versions are obsolete; you must use the new version.

Fly safely,

Lt Col Chuck Bechtel
Standardization/Evaluation Officer
Group 2, PA Wing, CAP
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FAA Wings Class, 11 Feb 09

Title
"Takeoffs are Optional; Landings are Mandatory!"

Topic
Takeoffs, Landings & Aircraft Control; New Wings Program.

Date and Time
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, starting at 7:00 pm

Speaker(s) C Brandon Parks

Brief Description
Takeoffs and Landings account for over 40% of general aviation accidents. It affects students, CFIs, and veterans alike. The leading cause is loss of control. Join FAASTeam Representative Brandon Parks and learn how to stay safe during the takeoff and landing phase of flight. Don't miss this exciting and informative safety briefing!


Location of Event
Spring Grove Middle School
1472 Roths Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362

Directions to Venue
LGI Room at the Middle School.

Sponsoring Division
The FAA Safety Team
Contact Information
C BRANDON PARKS
Phone: (717) 654-0052
parks@brandonparks.com

Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s)
More accidents occur in the landing phase of flight than any other. It is the close proximity to the ground that leaves less margin for error. Some pilots never really master the basics, then it's only a matter of time before they have a problem. Is the runway long enough? Are there obstructions? What is the density altitude? Is there a cross-wind? How good is your airspeed control? Do you know how to successfully recover from a bounced landing or when to go around? These are just some of the considerations that are addressed in this new Safety Seminar presented by featured speaker Brandon Parks.

Credit Applicability
1.00 WINGS

Go to FAASAFETY.gov to sign up.
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A-Cut class on April 25, 2009

I have scheduled an A-Cut class on April 25, 2009 at Wing HQ. People should register and I am the point of contact. My information is below. There will be a cost for food and drink for lunch or you can bring your own. There may be a cost for materials. We will start registration at 0800 and start class about 0830. The class will end around 1500 to 1600. This class is for cadets and seniors. It is a long class with a lot of material.

Captain Donald Inscho
Group 2 Comm Officer

*20 Vista Circle
Etters, PA 17319-9758
717-938-1041 (H)
717-932-8071 (Fax)
717-856-2032 (C)
dinscho@epix.net*
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National Conference Learing Lab

Here is where some of the National Conference Learning Lab briefings are posted:

http://www.cap.gov/visitors/events/2007_cap_annual_conference/national_board_meeting/
Hope you have a great weekend!
John A. Salvador
Director of Missions, HQ CAP
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Mission Scanner Class 12 Sept 2008

On Friday the 12th of Sept 2008, Group 2 will be hosting a Mission Scanner (MS) Class in York, PA. The class will be from 1800 to 2130. You must preregister to attend the class by e-mailing me at parks@brandonparks.com. The class will be held at 460 Fisher Dr, York PA, Major Parks' house. You must have an Specialty Qualification Training Record (SQTR) for Mission Scanner and complete all prerequisites with your Unit/Wing/Region Commander Authorized Designess's Signature to attend. The SQTR must be brought with you to class. We will cover all of the Familiarization and Preparatory Training so that you will be authorized to serve in that specialty (MS) while supervised on training or actual missions. You must also bring with you and read through all of the tasks for Familiarization and Preparatory Training found in the Aircraft & Flightline Task Guide before attending the class. There will be no cost for the class. After completing the class I will help you set up flight!
ght time with Mission Pilots to complete the advanced training on the SQTR.

Brandon Parks, Major, CAP
Deputy Commander, Group 2

The following tasks will be covered.
O-2015 Demonstrate Ground Operations and Safety
O-2017 Demonstrate Post-Crash Actions
O-2019 Demonstrate Proper Number and Character Pronunciation
O-2020 Use Prowords and Code Words
O-2021 Interpret Emergency Signals and Demonstrate Air/Ground Team Coordination
O-2024 Demonstrate Use of Sectional Charts
P-2013 Discuss Mission Scanner Duties and Responsibilities
P-2014 Discuss CAP Liability Coverage and Mishap Reporting
P-2015 Enter Data into CAP Forms
P-2016 Identify and Discuss Major Aircraft Controls
P-2017 Identify and Discuss Major Aircraft Instruments
P-2018 Discuss Aircraft Weight and Balance
P-2019 Identify Items Checked During an Aircraft Pre-Flight Inspection
P-2020 Discuss the Dangers of Wake Turbulence
P-2021 Discuss how Atmospheric and Lighting Conditions Effect Scanning Effectiveness
P-2022 Identify Visual Clues and Wreckage Patterns
P-2023 Discuss how Reduced Visibility and Turbulence Effect Search Operations
P-2024 Discuss Strategies to Combat High Altitude Effects
P-2025 Discuss Common Search Terms
P-2026 Identify what to Look For and Record during Damage Assessment Missions
P-2027 Describe CAP Search Patterns
P-2028 Discuss Crew Resource Management

The SQTR and Task Guide can be found at the following link:
http://cap.gov/visitors/members/operations
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Pilot Meeting

The Pennsylvania Wing Commander, Col. Mark Lee has scheduled a pilots meeting for Saturday April 26, 2008 at Ft. Indiantown Gap beginning at 10:00 AM. It will last to approximately 4:00 PM.

Purpose: training and discussion of many aspects of the flying program including but not limited to:

Flight Safety
Mission Flying and associated paperwork
Scheduling of aircraft
Cadet orientation flying
Upgrade training
Assignment of Aircraft
Maintenance Issues
Funding will be provided for all wing aircraft. All Pennsylvania Wing aircraft are expected to attend this training loaded to maximize attendance as long as you remain within appropriate weight and balance requirements. The PIC must be at least qualified as a mission pilot or mission transport pilot. Lunch will be provided.

For more inforamtion go to the PA Wing web page.

C. Brandon Parks, Major, CAP
Deputy Commander, Group 2
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OPSEC Training

REMINDER – Please complete OPSEC Training

The National Commander now requires that all CAP members complete Security Awareness Training and agree to the Non-Disclosure Agreement by 1 April 2008. If you do not complete the requirements, your access to e-Services and ability to participate in CAP activities will be extremely limited or ended. The National Commander’s Memorandum is located here:

https://tests.cap.af.mil/opsec/getfile.cfm?did=96

Please insure that you complete the Security Awareness Training and agree to the Non-Disclosure Agreement as soon as possible. It only takes a few minutes, and there is NO TEST.

Here is the link! https://tests.cap.af.mil/opsec/main.cfm

If you have questions, please contact me by email at rsharer@voicenet.com, or by telephone at (215) 364-1474.


RONALD K. SHARER, Major, CAP
Operations Security Officer, PAWG