corpus christi squadron - nov 2007

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VOLUME 2 Issue 45 Corpus Christi, Texas 6 November 2007Keep the Momentum Going and Keep em Flying

This issueCC-CAP SOUND OFF.....1

Upcoming Key Events.......2

AWARDS, QUALFICATONS and PRO-MOTIONS....2

Texas Wing Looking for ES Person-nel.....3

2d Lt Haggerty Returns from De-ployment....3

ATTENTION PILOTS!!! STAN/EVAL CORNER: Soft FieldTakeoffs and PerformanceClimb....3,4

Texas cadet seizes opportunity to

promote squadron, CAP ......5

A look into the Latest Promotions atCC-CAP and the Brahma CadetFlight ..... 6

Post Simulator Reflections WOW-

ing Cadets is our Business.. 7

Safety Matters in Group V.......8

EVENTS DETAILS PAGE.9

BRAHMA FLIGHT LOG.....10

CC-CAP Almanac.11

CORPUS CHRISTI , TEXAS

CC-CAP SQUADRON SOUND OFF!!!By Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP

Dear CAP Fellows,Another bumper week for us. Three cadets began the

week at the Airman Leadership School at Lackland A.F.B. in SanAntonio, Texas. C/SrA Phillip Lozano, C/A1C Bryce Nix and C/ A1C Steven Johnson were in attendance representing the unit tothe best of their abilities. As always, attendance of such activitiesbolsters our local programs. Skills and Knowledge, as well as Ca-det networking connections across the Group and Wing, willgreatly improve us as a unit. I verily anticipate an article by 2d LtMonica Lozano detailing that activity.

This week, along with getting out the light weight jacket, we saw a most suc-cessful return to the simulators at NAS Kingsville. I am most pleased indeed, but not aspleased as Deputy Commander Major Fidel Alvarado is proud of the event. Some 13cadets, the majority of them of Kingsville...save for C/A1C Steven Johnson and C/ABShane Barnes, were in attendance.

It was a great opportunity to work again with Mr. Bert Alvarez and the staff of the T-45 Goshawk Simulators. Kudos to all!!!

Cadets at Memorial Middle School wore their uniforms for the first time toschool on 30 October 2007. The Kingsville Independent School District has been verysupportive of the unit as well as Memorial Middle School Principal Mr. Joe Mireles.Cadets presented themselves well and, in addition to generating interest in the program,Brahma Cadets have been asked to provide a presence to augment the monitoring of thehall ways before the school day begins.

The arrival of the CAP Model Rocketry Tests from national provides the unitwith a goal. Lets bolster the Aerospace Education elements of our unit.

We also have some new members in the form of SM Robin Schubauer and SMRene Velasquez. We will work to get them their Level I.

Lastly, I came across a web page at National that described something called aSquadron of Merit. Each year, wing commanders select one outstanding cadet orcomposite squadron from the wing to be the Squadron of Merit (SOM) for the year.While earning the title of such is a worthy goal, I feel that the greater honor is to meetthe criteria for that award. Doing so, or working towards it, will mean we are fulfillingthe missions of CAP. The criteria for this award is detailed in Award of CAP Medals,

Ribbons, and Certificates , CAPR 39-3, paragraphs 27 28, which includes:A minimum of 12 cadets on 1 January, An active cadet recruiting and retention program,Number of cadet milestone awards (Wright Brothers, Mitchell, Earhart, Eaker andSpaatz) , Number of cadet first-time encampment attendees , Participation in the orienta-tion flight program and Percentage of cadets flying the back seat (code 99) orientationflights. - SEMPER VIGILANS!


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Corpus Christi Comp Squadron

Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAPSquadron Commander

Major Fidel Alvarado, CAPDeputy Commander

Capt Sandra Phelps, CAPDeputy Commander for Cadets

2d Lt Monica Lozano, CAPAssistant Public Affairs Officer

VOLUME 3 Issue 456 November 2007

P.O. Box 671Premont, Texas 78375-0671

Through the Air Over South Texas is aweekly publication of the Corpus ChristiComp Squadron designed to provide the

units members as well as those of neighboring units. It also serves as the

historical documentation of theSQUADRON.

Additionally, it serves as a Civil Air Pa-trol almanac recording an documentingcritical information for the use of Unitmembers. Submissions are welcomed.

If you would like to contribute to thisnewsletter, please send your article to:

[email protected]

Upcoming Key Events and DatesBy Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP

S P E C I A L D A T E SNOVEMBER 2007

ES Training School (IMU, and Videography Train the Trainer )Friday, Nov 09, 07 Lt Col Brooks CimaWaco Hospital and Regional Airport, Wing HQ

Veterans Day Monday, 12 November 2007

Thanksgiving DayThursday, 22 November 2007

CTEP/STEPFriday, Nov 23, 07 Lt Col Dawn KingCamp Mabry, Austin, Texas www.texascadet.org

DECEMBER 2007 SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOLSaturday, Dec 1-2, 07 Lt Col John HunterKerrville, Texas

AWARDS, QUALFICATONS and PROMOTIONS

AWARDS:Arnold Achievement:

C/A1C Steven Johnson C/A1C Bryce A NixC/A1C Chelsie Skarda

Curry Achievement:C/Amn Robert BealC/Amn Christopher CarbajalC/Amn John Flores

QUALIFICATONS:

UDF Team Member C/Amn Bryce Nix, CAP

PROMOTIONS: 2d Lt Monica C Lozano To rank respecting duty performanceC/A1C Steven Johnson To rank as per Cadet ProgramC/A1C Bryce A Nix- To rank as per Cadet ProgramC/A1C Chelsie Skarda-To rank as per Cadet ProgramC/Amn Robert Beal- To rank as per Cadet ProgramC/Amn Christopher Carbajal-To rank as per Cadet ProgramC/Amn John Flores- To rank as per Cadet Program


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Texas Wing Looking for Emergency ServicesPersonnel

By LtCol Rand Woodward, CAPTexas Wing Director of Operations

Texas Wing Texas Wing Opera-tions Staff has had some positionscome open in the Emergency Ser-vices area, including the WingEmergency Services Officer. Weare soliciting applicants from theentire Wing to fill these positions. If you would like to serve on WingStaff in the ES area, please send anemail to the address above indicating your interest, andyour ES qualifications and experience. High motivationand self direction are also requirements. The applicationdeadline to respond will be NLT 5 Nov 07.

Thanks to all of you for your willingness to serve Americain Civil Air Patrol.

Semper Vigilans

2d Lt Haggerty Returns from Deployment By Maj Joe Ely Carrales, CAP

Coastal Bend- Hey, I amback and ready to attendeverything possible just letme know when and whereto be .

These were thewords of 2d Lt TimothyHaggerty, CAP, our unitsSQUADRON LEADER-SHIP OFFICER, who hadbeen deployed to the Mid-dle East for most of theyear.

It will be good to have him back, said Ma- jor Carrales, Unit Commander, I hope he has lots of stories to impart to our cadets.

2d Lt Haggerty is up for promotion the firstof January 2008 and we hope he will be around awhile to assist in Cadet Program and ES training.

WELCOME BACK!!!

SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND MAXIMUM PER-FORMANCE CLIMB

This week well discuss the short field takeoff and maximum perform-ance climb. You will perform this maneuver on your form 5 ride. Pay

attention to this and you can compare the short-field takeoff to the soft-field takeoff in a future article. This isfrom the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook and the FAA Private Pilot Practical Standards.

SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMBTakeoffs and climbs from fields where the takeoff area is short or the available take-off area is restricted by obstructions require that the pilot operate the airplane at thelimit of its takeoff performance capabilities. To depart from such an area safely, thepilot must exercise positive and precise control of airplane attitude and airspeed sothat takeoff and climb performance results in the shortest ground roll and the steepestangle of climb.

The achieved result should be consistent with the performance section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual and/or Pilots Operating Handbook (AFM/POH).In all cases, the power setting, flap setting, airspeed, and procedures prescribed by theairplanes manufacturer should be followed.In order to accomplish a maximum performance takeoff safely, the pilot must haveadequate knowledge in the use and effectiveness of the best angle-of-climb speed(VX) and the best rate-of-climb speed (VY) for the specific make and model of air-plane being flown.

The speed for VX is that which will result in the greatest gain in altitude fora given distance over the ground. It is usually slightly less than VY which providesthe greatest gain in altitude per unit of time. The specific speeds to be used for agiven airplane are stated in the FAA-approved AFM/POH. It should be emphasizedthat in some airplanes, a deviation of 5 knots from the recommended speed will resultin a significant reduction in climb performance. Therefore, precise control of airspeed has an important bearing onthe successful execution as well as the safety of the maneuver.

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TAKEOFF ROLL- Taking off from a short field requires the takeoff to be started from thevery beginning of the takeoff area. At this point, the airplane is aligned with the intended take-

off path. If the airplane manufacturer recommends the use of flaps, they should be extended the proper amount beforestarting the takeoff roll. This permits the pilot to give full attention to the proper technique and the airplanes perform-ance throughout the takeoff. Some authorities prefer to hold the brakes until the maximum obtainable engine r.p.m. isachieved before allowing the airplane to begin its takeoff run. However, it has not been established that this procedurewill result in a shorter takeoff run in all light single-engine airplanes. Takeoff power should be applied smoothly and con-tinuouslywithout hesitationto accelerate the airplane as rapidly as possible. The airplane should be allowed to rollwith its full weight on the main wheels and accelerated to the lift-off speed. As the takeoff roll progresses, the airplanespitch attitude and angle of attack should be adjusted to that which results in the minimum amount of drag and the quick-est acceleration. In nosewheel-type airplanes, this will involve little use of the elevator control, since the airplane is al-ready in a low drag attitude.

LIFT-OFF- Approaching best angle-of-climb speed (VX), the airplane should be smoothly and firmly lifted off, or ro-tated, by applying back-elevator pressure to an attitude that will result in the best angle-of-climb airspeed (VX). Since theairplane will accelerate more rapidly after lift-off, additional back-elevator pressure becomes necessary to hold a constantairspeed. After becoming airborne, a wings level climb should be maintained at VX until obstacles have been cleared or,if no obstacles are involved, until an altitude of at least 50 feet above the takeoff surface is attained. Thereafter, the pitchattitude may be lowered slightly, and the climb continued at best rate-of-climb speed (VY) until reaching a safe maneu-vering altitude. Remember that an attempt to pull the airplane off the ground prematurely, or to climb too steeply, maycause the airplane to settle back to the runway or into the obstacles. Even if the airplane remains airborne, the initialclimb will remain flat and climb performance/obstacle clearance ability seriously degraded until best angle-of-climb air-

speed (VX) is achieved.The objective is to rotate to the appropriate pitch attitude at (or near) best angle-of-climb airspeed. It should beremembered, however, that some airplanes will have a natural tendency to lift off well before reaching VX. In these air-planes, it may be necessary to allow the airplane to lift off in ground effect and then reduce pitch attitude to level until theairplane accelerates to best angle-of-climb airspeed with the wheels just clear of the runway surface. This method is pref-erable to forcing the airplane to remain on the ground with forward-elevator pressure until best angle-of-climb speed isattained. Holding the airplane on the ground unnecessarily puts excessive pressure on the nose wheel, may result inwheelbarrowing , and will hinder both acceleration and overall airplane performance.

INITIAL CLIMB- On short-field takeoffs, the landing gear and flaps should remain in takeoff position until clear of ob-stacles (or as recommended by the manufacturer) and VY has been established. It is generally unwise for the pilot to belooking in the cockpit or reaching for landing gear and flap controls until obstacle clearance is assured. When the air-plane is stabilized at VY, the gear (if equipped) and then the flaps should be retracted. It is usually advisable to raise the

flaps in increments to avoid sudden loss of lift and settling of the airplane. Next, reduce the power to the normal climbsetting or as recommended by the airplane manufacturer.Common errors in the perform-ance of short-field takeoffs andmaximum performance climbsare: Failure to adequately clear the

area. Failure to utilize all available

runway/takeoff area. Failure to have the airplane

properly trimmed prior to take-off.

Premature lift-off resulting inhigh drag.

Holding the airplane on theground unnecessarily with ex-cessive forward-elevator pres-sure.

Inadequate rotation resulting inexcessive speed after lift-off.

Inability to attain/maintain bestangle-of-climb airspeed.

Fixation on the airspeed indica-tor during initial climb.

TASK: SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCECLIMBREFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a short-field takeoff and maximum performance climb.2. Positions the flight controls for the existing wind conditions; sets the flaps as recommended.3. Clears the area; taxies into takeoff position utilizing maximum available takeoff area and aligns theairplane on the runway centerline.4. Applies brakes (if appropriate), while advancing the throttle smoothly to takeoff power.5. Lifts off at the recommended airspeed, and accelerates to the recommended obstacle clearance air-speed or VX.6. Establishes a pitch attitude that will maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed, or VX,+10/-5 knots, until the obstacle is cleared, or until the airplane is 50 feet (20 meters) above the surface.7. After clearing the obstacle, establishes the pitch attitude for VY, accelerates to VY, and maintainsVY, +10/-5 knots, during the climb.8. Retracts the landing gear, if appropriate, and flaps after clear of any obstacles or as recommendedby manufacturer.9. Maintains takeoff power and VY +10/-5 to a safe maneuvering altitude .10. Maintains directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the takeoff and climb. 11. Completes the appropriate checklist.

This is the procedure and acceptable minimal standard for completing this maneuver. Makesure to consult the appropriate Pilots Operating Handbook for the manufacturers procedure.


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Texas cadet seizes opportunity to promote squadron, CAPGregg Co. Composite's Spanial arranges for info booth at area car show

November 02, 2007

Capt. Arthur E. Woodgate Public Affairs Officer Group IIITexas Wing

TEXAS When Cadet Airman Nick Spanial, at 13 one of theyoungest members of the Gregg County Composite Squadron,realized that October was "Open House Month" for the CivilAir Patrol, he took matters into his own hands.

On his own initiative, Spanial contacted the CarthageChamber of Commerce in neighboring Panola County with asimple question: How could he set up a CAP informationalbooth at the East Texas Oil & Gas Blast Fifth Annual CarShow? The event has proven very successful in the past, soSpanial thought a presence there would be a good way to meet people and tell them about CAP.

The city of Carthage had set a standard rate of $25 for vendor booth space, but officials soon realized thatthe Gregg County squadron was part of a volunteer, not-for-profit organization with nothing to sell. They alsolearned that Spanial was willing to spend his own money to rent a booth. Impressed by the young man's can-doattitude, the chamber graciously waived the fee.

When the event took place on the grounds of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, Spanial set up aprofessional-looking, attention-getting booth with the help of his mother, Sr. Mbr. Nancy Spanial. Under a huntergreen canopy, he used one of his own camouflage-patterned sheets as a tablecloth on which he stacked promo-tional and informative material. Squadron sign and flags beckoned passersby.

Spanial spent the day handing out brochures and flyers and trying to interest booth visitors in the CAPprogram. The booth proved a popular attraction, and smiles abounded.How did he feel afterward?"It was a good experience, communicating and relating to people. Many booth visitors took brochures and infosheets, and some said they would come and visit a squadron meeting sometime," Spanial said.

He added, "At first, most of them thought I was in the Army or the Marine Corps, but when I told them Iwas in the Civil Air Patrol, they'd never heard of us. So I told them."

Spanial, who is big for his age, was born into a family with a strong tradition of service in the U.S. Ma-rine Corps, and he wants to follow in their steps. His goal is to earn his wings as a Marine pilot. He is active in theBoy Scouts and is home-schooled, as are many of his fellow Gregg County cadets.

He likes CAP, he said, "because of the leadership training and the opportunity to start learning how to fly.I want a pilot's license."

CC-CAP needs YOU!!!The map to the left shows a sample of just a fraction

of ELT deployments over the past few years. Note that theCC-CAP coverage area is huge. It is not uncommon for unitmembers to be roused in the at 12 midnight to deploy to apoint a stones throw from Laredo, Texas.

Our unit must grow to meet that need. Pleasespread the good word about CAP and our Missions forAmerica. We truly are MORE THAN MEETS the SKIES.

SEMPER VIGILANS


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A look into the Latest Promotions at CC-CAP and the Brahma Cadet Flight By Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP

South Texas One of the oldest traditions in the Civil Air Patrol is the sol-emn task of going up in rank. The criteria for CAP Officers and Cadets maydiffer, but the action is the same. A person concludes a stage of their train-ing and assumes the mantle of their position. For Cadets, it is a 16 step

process with achievements and awards represented by ribbons. Eventually,the chevrons turn to pips and the given cadet approaches the prestige of thecoveted SPAATZ award. At each level, the various ribbons chronicle thepath traveled.

For CAP Officers, one begins in the limbo of the SMWOG, Sen-ior Member Without Grade. SMWOGs actually look a lot like the CadetAirman Basic save for a gray nametag. Soon, a litany of gray epauletsmove up the CAP Officer chain eventually to Lt Col. Some adult memberschoose to wear the chevrons of their prior military service. While theseNCOs dont promote, there is currently forces meeting at CAPNHQ to dis-cuss changing that. And, like the CAP Cadets, their ribbons and awards tella tale of experience.

CC-CAP recently has seen the continuation of this tradition on Oc-

tober 2007. Originally, the CC-CAP unit was lacking Captains. Capt JoePendergrast and Capt Dennis Bazemore had been the units sole Captainssince the start of 2006. That changed in September 2007 with the promo-tions of Capt Sandy Phelps, Capt Jerry Lunceford and Capt Kelly Harlan.Phelps and Lunceford completed Level II and the necessary OfficersCourses to earn the Benjamin O. Davis Leadership Award and Certificate of Proficiency. Capt Harlan was promoted to rank via his aviation qualifica-tions. These promotions represent a sort of balancing of the unit. Origi-nally, there were several Majors; Major Fidel Alvarado, Major John Riosand myself, and lots of 1st and 2d Lieutenants. This reflected the unitsstatus as one in a state of rebuilding. Old long haulers and new bloodworking together to build the unit. With the addition of Captains, it has be-come evident that the unit is advancing. Being a newer CAP Officer is noshame, it shows that the unit is growing.

One CAP Officer of recent promotion is 2d Lt Monica C. Lozano.Lt Lozano is instrumen-

tal to the growth of the unit in Corpus Christi. Her position as liaison withthe Costal Bend Chapter of the American Red Cross is a bridge the solidi-fies the continued relationship thereof. From her position, the Cadet Pro-gram will grow in Corpus Christi as well as grow closer to the type of Vol-unteer service the RED CROSS has to offer.

Another rank of which we are recently without is Lt Col. Onemember of the Unit that has held that rank is former Unit Commander LtCol Mucio Garza. Lt Col Garza was recently joined in his rank by Lt ColJohn Barfoot. Lt Col Barfoot was recently promoted to his rank respectingprior service in the US Navy.

But enough about CAP Officers, Cadets too are advancing in Cor-pus Christi and Kingsville. The ranking cadet is C/SSgt Christopher Villar-real, who is the Cadet Commander. Set for Promotion later this month isC/SrA Phillip Lozano, the units Primary Cadet Advisory Council represen-tative.

C/A1C Steven M. Johnson was promoted to that rank upon beingawarded the Henry Hap Arnold Achievement. Additionally, from theBrahma Cadet Flight, C/A1C Bryce Nix, C/A1C Michael Beal and C/A1C Chelsie Skarda have achieved that rank.

New recruits from Kingsville and Corpus are well on their way to promotion to their earned rank, the Maj GeneralJohn F Curry Achievement and promotion of Cadet Airman. Those who are the closest are C/AB Robert Beal and C/ABChristopher Carbajal. Others are working toward their rank and will follow only one footstep behind.

Maj. J.E. Carrales looks on as C/A1C Johnson ispromoted to rank by Capt Sandy Phelps

2d Lt Monica C. Lozano is promoted to Rank at a

meeting in October 2007.

Major Carrales promoted Capt Jerry W. Lunce-ford at Signature Flight Support at CRP.


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Post Simulator Reflections WOW-ing Cadets is our Business Major Fidel Alvarado, CAP

Kingsville, Texas The Brahma and CRP Cadets made an im-pression to the Naval personnel at NAS Kingsville on 30th Octo-ber of 2007. Cadets and CAP Officers were to rendezvous at theparking lot of the Wild Horse Desert Crossing Mall on US High-way 77 in Kingsville, Texas.

Upon arrival at the parking lot area, Cadet Johnson took advantage of the down time to cover Drill and Ceremonies. John-son gave the commands to form up, marched them single file intothe SIM area and then the fun started.

The Cadets took their turns, firing the weapons, take offsand landing from land and from the boat, and of course, crashingthe aircraft. It was all caught on camera, thanks to Major Joe ElyCarrales, the Squadron commander. The expressions says it all.Some projected surprise, others closed their eyes, some justlooked in amazement, but all walked away, thanks to the world of SIMS.

This is a first, in terms of numbers,( there were 13 ca-dets present) a combination of the Corpus Christi and KingsvilleBrahma flights. Camaraderie, Cohesion, Leadership, disciplineand a sense of excitement was all there. The cadets were an-swering to trivia question from cadet Johnson. All about CAP.All of the Cadets were interacting with each other. I would say,bonding.

When the SIM time was terminated, two hours of it, thecadets marched single file out into the hallways, through doorsthat led into Naval student pilots de-briefing rooms and at onepoint in time, eyebrows were raised and "OOOHHH myyyyGOD" was heard.

Upon arrival at the Wild Horse Mall, and before allstarted to load into vehicles to depart the area, the Cadets all sur-rounded retired USAF (retired) Col Bert Alvarez and thanked

him for the great time they were allowed.

The unit has been invited to go back another time.

Kudos to Major Carrales, Lt. JohnHoelscher, and the Navy authorities,said Major Fidel Alvarado, and to Mr.Bert Alvaraez, and the Navy trainingofficer, Navy PAO, the Exec Officer andlast but not least, the Naval Base Train-ing Wing Commander . Not to forgetthe parents of the cadets. Without theenergy from all of these people, the SIM

event would not happen. Credit goes toall.

Excited Cadets look on as one of their fellows operatesthe T-45 Goshawk Simulator at NAS Kingsville in thecity of the same name.

C/AB Christopher Carbajal gives a thumbs up after land-ing his simulated aircraft on the deck of a simulated USNavy Flat top. C/AB Carbajal was praised for his ef-forts by base staff.

CC-CAP and Brahma Cadets prepare to advance into the Simulators atNAS Kingsville. This was the best showing for this activity ever. CAPprevails in giving opportunities to youth. SEMPER VIGILANS!!!


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Safety Matters in Group VBy Lt Col Eddy Billman, CAP

Group V- Please give this your attention (for those that have not already complied) The wingcommander directed units to record monthly safety meeting attendance in the web-based WMUsystem a couple of months ago. He has decided that he will enforce this requirement verystrictly.

The most important thing at this moment is to get your October safety meeting docu-mented in WMU right away. If by next Friday, the (9 November 2007), you have not done so.

Four of our squadrons have done this already (Lackland, Victoria, Kerrville, and PipeCreek). So we know that it is do-able. This is something that you should make sure your safetyofficer is doing for you. It is pretty easy, simple, and straight forward. About the only thing thatgives anyone any trouble is getting set up on WMU with an account, and finding the place toinput the data. After that, it is a breeze. Get your safety officer to do it! If you don't have a safety officer, make that a prior-ity, but do this now.

Ask one of your officers to take that responsibility. I don't think there would be any problem with having a Cadetsafety officer enter the data. As I have said before, I will make myself available to help walk your person through the drillthe first time. Just don't let this slide, or you will end up on "the list." Col Smith means business. Regardless of how youmay feel personally, let's get this going so your unit does not suffer.

PLEASE email or call me when you have done this successfully!Speaking of safety officers -- I still do not have one at the group level. Therefore, I am the one chasing these com-pliance issues around and not able to give it enough attention. I need a safety officer very badly. Please give some thought to

who in your unit might be a good candidate for me to approach. The job description is pretty obvi-ous -- assisting units with programs, culture assessment, and regulatory compliance -- but also track-ing the things that come down the pike (like this problem) for me. The key point is make sure thatsomeone is giving safety the required attention across the group.

Additionally, I asked everyone for the date of their October Safety Day, and we got thattaken care of. Thanks. However, even though we will need that info probably this time next year, therequest was actually for the date of your October Safety Day in 2006 , not 2007.

Therefore, I am once again asking for your help. I need the date for 2006. I know you don'thave the date on the tip of your tongue. And you may have to ask your safety officer to do some dig-ging. And even after that, you may still be having trouble finding specific documentation that identi-fies your safety day. I understand. I am sure that someone in your unit can provide you with a date.

Please provide me that date.And since I am already late on this I would appreciate a quick turnaround.

THANKS to the RED CROSSfor the use of their facility!!!

Cadets at the Coastal Bend Chapter of the American RedCross on the first night of meeting at that establishment.


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The Events Details Page!!!See whats going on in the Texas Wing you can get in on!!!

Fall 2007 CTEP Leadership School23-25 November 2007

The Cadet Training and Education Program's Leadership Schools will be conducted at Camp Mabry inAustin.

The deadline is November 7th , however, the schools will be capped off for the first time.NCOA will be capped at 30 students, SNCOA at 20 students, OTS at 15 students, and CCSC at 10 stu-dents. For more details

http://www.texascadet.org/programs/activities/0711_ctepls/index.html

2007 TEXAS WING ENCAMPMENTCol ROBERT F. ELDRIDGE, CAP

The 2007 Texas Wing Winter Encampment will take place on Camp Swift, Bastrop Texas from 26 31 December 2007. Cadetswho are attending an encampment for the first time will need to complete the application process as outline in the Operations Plan posted onthe wing web page at:

http://texascadet.org/programs/activities/0712_winterencampment/documents/ ...or go to Application Instructions at:http://texascadet.org/programs/activities/0712_winterencampment/application/

In addition, Your Wing Cadet Programs staff will be offering - Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). The ATS is a week-long lead-ership and staff training school to be executed in conjunction with this encampment. To be eligible to attend the ATS, you must have com-pleted a basic encampment and have a positive attitude about going through difficult challenges in order to improve yourself. Any Cadet NCOor Officer not on the encampment staff, we highly encourage you to attend this enriching activity.

If you are interested in attending, you will need to complete the encampment basic application process as outline in the 2007 TexasWing Winter Encampment Operations Plan and indicate on the Texas Wing Form 31, Advanced Training Squadron. You will not regret at-tending this activity and you will be better prepared to serve in the positions necessary not only in the squadron but also at future encampments.

All applications must in NO LATER THAN December 1st, 2007. Late applications will not be accepted.

Kerrville SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL DetailsThe Kerrville Composite Squadron will be hosting a SLS during the weekend of 1-2December 2007. Any CAP member wishing to take advantage of this opportunityshould contact Captain Chuck Seeber at...

[email protected]

I would like to see CAP members take the opportunity and attend this course with aminimum of travel involved. said Lt Col John Hunter, CAP Course Director for thisevent. So far it has not been announced on the Wing calendar and I am concernedthat members will not know of the course offering.

November MEETING SCHEDULE for the Corpus Christi Comp SquadronNovemberTuesday 6 November 2007 A detail of 6 Brahma Cadets will attend a Ceremony in Alice, Texas Tuesday 6 November 2007 Kingsville Meeting 1600-1730 hrs CAP STATION KINGSVILLETuesday 6 November 2007 Senior Meeting 1900 hrs SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT CC International Airport/ CadetMeeting 1900 hrs Coastal bend Chapter of the American Red CrossThursday 8 November 2007- Kingsville Meeting 1600-1800 hrs CAP STATION KINGSVILLETuesday 13 November 2007 No Kingsville MEETINGTuesday 13 November 2007 Senior Meeting 1900 hrs SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT CC International Airport/ CadetMeeting 1900 hrs Coastal bend Chapter of the American Red CrossThursday 15 November 2007- Kingsville Meeting 1600-1800 hrs CAP STATION KINGSVILLE


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6 November 2007 trip for Kingsville In honor of the efforts of Brahma Flight Cadets who

have been organizing their blues and BDU uniforms, the fol-lowing cartoon is designed to remind all CC-CAP andBrahma Cadets to keep their uniforms pressed and ready togo.

Brahma Cadets have been requested to wear theiruniforms on Tuesdays. Later one, once a majority of cadetshave BDU uniforms, Tuesdays will be reserved for blues andThursdays will be reserved for BDUs.

Kingsville Cadets had their first outing in uniformon 30 October 2007, when they attended the Simulators and

NAS Kingsville.

The hardest of the uniform items to get are BDUs, said Major Joe Ely Carrales. While I was able to get

loads of them from a Major Alan Sayre of Mississippi, getting them in the sizes needed is tricky.Currently the unit is concentrating on minimum basic service dress, but once the unit is properly outfit-ted, attention will be paid to field uniforms. -Semper Vigilans

BRAHMA CADET FLIGHT LOG KINGSVILLE, TEXAS

VOL 2 ISSUE 10 6 November 2007Tales of the Civil Air Patrol from the Heart of the Wild Horse Desert

KINGSVILLE ALPHA FLIGHTFlight Commander: C/Amn Bryce NixFlight Adjutant: C/Amn Chelsie SkardaElement Leader: C/Amn Celeste ResendezC/AB Sammie WatsonC/AB Dylan MorrisC/AB D. FuentesC/AB C. CarbajalC/AB R. Beal

KINGSVILLE BRAVO FLIGHTFlight Commander: C/A1C Michael BealFlight Adjutant: C/Amn Morgun Bedynek Element Leader: (vacant)C/AB Emily GarciaC/AB J. MorrisC/AB J. FloresC/AB M. BullardC/AB Jonathan GarzaC/AB C. Mumhford

BRAHMA CADET FLIGHT COMMANDSquadron Commander: Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAPDeputy Commander for Cadets: Capt Sandy PhelpsCommunications: Major Paul Treptow, CAPTesting Officer: 1st Lt John D. Hoelscher, CAPCadet Flight Commander: C/Amn Bryce NixCadet Executive Officer: C/A1C Michael Beal

Flight Admin: C/Amn Morgun Bedynek Flight Logistics: C/Amn Chelsie SkardaFlight Assistant Logistics: C/AB S. WatsonFlight Safety: C/AB John FloresFlight Public Affairs: C/AB Melissa BullardFlight Protocol: C/AB Joshua MorrisFlight Operations : C/AB Christopher CarbajalFlight Communications: Cadet Candidate J. GarzaFlight Aerospace: C/AB Dylan Morris


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Forth Quarter All pilots, when qualified, will be required to fly 2 hours per month and attendmonthly Stan/Eval meeting. The Primary Goal is to be mission Staging Area capable by FirstQuarter 2008

1) FAA pilot proficiency (Wings Program) required for all pilots. In Progress 2) 3 Pilots MP qualified IN PROGRESS Capt D. Bazemore begins training.3) Be ready to host a Staging Area by 1 December 20074) Unit qualify as Form 4 CAP Pilots IN PROGRESS , Lt Col J. B. Barfoot training5) 2 Additional Mission Scanners6) 4 Additional UDF qualified CAP Officers/Cadets In training, Cadets M. Beal, P. Lozano, S. Johnson

and M. Bedynek have begun UDF training. C/A1C B. Nix qualified .7) Addition of 2 GT3 members7) Setup a Stationary COMM set up Resolving Antenna Issues, work to begin at CAP STATION KINGSVILLE8) Squadron Winter/Christmas Banquet IN PLANNING 13 DECEMBER 2007, in conjunction with the

PATRIOTS Band of Corpus Christi9) 10 total cadets at Corpus Christi Proper 4 currently10) Refine communication drills to test the hardware and train the squadron on use of equipment and proper

communication protocols11) Identify and develop plans to setup land based communication needs for mission base located at Robs-

town Airport12) Bolster/Refine CISM In progress, Lt Phelps has attended CISM Activity needs one more course13) Plan out Goals for all Quarters of 2008

CC-CAP GOALSForth Quarter 2007

MEMBERSHIPTotal Membership: 42 CAP Officers: 21 Cadets: 21Level I membership: 16 Cadets with Curry Achievement: 11

EMERGENCY SERVICESQualified GES: 21 Qualified OPSEC: 32 Skills Evaluators: 11DEPLOYMENTS THIS QUARTER: 1 SAR-EX: 0

GROUND RESOURCESUrban Direction Finding: 6 Ground Team 3: 1 Ground Radiological: 1

AVIATON/FLIGHT OPS RESOURCESCAP Airplane Pilots: 2 CAP Command Pilot Rated: 1 CAP Transport Pilot: 3FAA Wings Program: 2 Mission Pilots: 1 Mission Scanners: 7Mission Observers: 2 CAP Air Crews: 1, 1 in training Cadet Orientation Pilot - AFROTC 1

Cadet Orientation Pilot--Grp 1: 2 Cadet Orientation Pilot--Grp 2 1 CAP Instructor Pilot - Airplane 1CAP Check Pilot - Airplane: 1

COMMUNICATONSBasic Communicators: 12 Advanced Communicators: 1 Mission Radio Operators: 5

CORPUS CHRISTI COMP SQUADRON EMERGENCY SERVICE RESOURCESAND UNIT STRENGTH by QUALIFICATON

The new aircraft maintenances rates effective 1 March 2007 .Cessna 172 rate is 30.00 Cessna 182 rate is 41.00 Gippsland GA8 rate is 37.00

Corpus Christi Comp Squadron Almanac6 November 2007

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