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Mission Aircrews

Mission Aircrews. Training and “Survival”. Mission Aircrew Training. Logical flow is Scanner, Observer then Pilot for those who are appropriately rated. Regulations and Training Materials available at www.cap.gov under Forms and Publications (SQTRs, Aircrew Training Manual and NESA Slides)

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Mission Aircrews

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  1. Mission Aircrews Training and “Survival”

  2. Mission Aircrew Training • Logical flow is Scanner, Observer then Pilot for those who are appropriately rated. • Regulations and Training Materials available at www.cap.gov under Forms and Publications (SQTRs, Aircrew Training Manual and NESA Slides) • Prerequisites Per CAPRs 60-1, 60-3 and Aircrew SQTRs • Ground training is required PRIOR TO to any flight training. • Ground training should be done at Squadron or Wing level ground school or through NESA. • Initial flight training should be done at Squadron level or through NESA.

  3. Mission Aircrew Training • The number of sorties required to accomplish training objectives WILL vary according to the trainee’s individual background and abilities. • There are minimum requirements, but no maximums. • Evaluators must not feel obligated to sign off trainee’s SQTR because they were present during a training sortie. Demonstration of competence is required. • Limited training funds are available. Personal funds may be necessary. • Work with others to maximize the “bang for buck”.

  4. Mission Aircrew Training • Squadrons should focus on structured training to accomplish ratings in a reasonable period of time. Open-ended training does not produce qualified people. • For their part, trainees NEED TO MAKE THEMSELVES AVAILABLE!!! • Trainees should not expect to become qualified by attending SAREXs. • SAREX profiles are often designed to accomplish a mission scenario, NOT individual training. Also, SAREX does not typically allow the schedule flexibility to accomplish training. • Once qualified, it is the responsibility of the member to maintain their PROFICIENCY, not just their qualifications.

  5. Mission Aircrew “Survival”…..in an era of $5.00+ avgas Key Skills for all Aircrew: • Mission Planning and Briefing • Crew Resource Management • Communications • Visual Navigation • Aerial Photography • Visual Search Techniques • Electronic Search Techniques • Emergency Procedures

  6. Mission Aircrew “Survival”….in an era of $5.00+ avgas Key Skills for Mission Pilots: • Specialty takeoffs and landings • Low-level pilotage and DR at 1000 AGL in MVFR • Ground reference and max performance maneuvers • Visual search patterns • Electronic search patterns • Mountain flying techniques • Instrument procedures and weather flying • Night flying (not just in the pattern) • Emergency procedures

  7. Mission Aircrew “Survival”…. in an era of $5.00+ avgas Opportunities: • Plan Squadron-level events and apply for funding • Fly your unit’s Cadets!!! • Generate maximum participation at SAREXs • LEAVE NO MONEY ON THE TABLE…ask for more! • Facilitate collaborative efforts on member-funded training. • Personal availability is key.

  8. Mission Aircrew “Survival”….in an era of $5.00+ avgas Opportunities: • Practice VFR navigation, when riding backseat with others. • Take full advantage of any night rides you can get. • When not flying, get communication practice by volunteering to work the radio shack. • Use simulators to practice GPS • Obtain Wing cameras and practice photography and SDIS on the ground at Squadron level.

  9. Mission Aircrew “Survival”….in an era of $5.00+ avgas Bottom Lines: • You will NOT be able to become…or remain fully proficient on the flying hours that you get at the monthly SAREXs. • Additional practice WILL be necessary! • We must be PERSISTENT and CREATIVE! • Personal availability is key…and a little mad money doesn’t hurt! :o)

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