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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.


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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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!


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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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


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:

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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

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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.

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