Kentucky Wing 2004

National Check Pilot Standardization Course

Wing Headquarters

Frankfort, Kentucky

Cadet “O” Rides

• Program designed to introduce cadets to general aviation through hands-on orientation flights in single engine aircraft and gliders.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Program limited to CAP cadets under 18 years of age.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Get cadets on an “O” Ride within the first 90 days of joining CAP.

• Rides are intended to be spread out over the cadets career. Not to be completed in one or two weekends.

Cadet “O” Rides

• At NO time will cadets sustain any costs associated with this program.

• Program is voluntary and primarily motivational in nature.

Cadet “O” Rides

• The pilot of powered aircraft will occupy the left front seat.

• Although CFIs may be more comfortable flying in the right seat, when they are flying a cadet orientation flight, CFIs must occupy the left front seat.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Cadets must carry their actual or copy of their current CAP ID card with them on the flight. (faxes the card or copies of squadron records are now acceptable).

• Cadets are responsible for carrying the appropriate syllabus sheet for the flight and for delivering the signed syllabus sheets to the squadron commander for processing.

Cadet “O” Rides

• It is the responsibility of the pilot to carefully brief all cadets on the proper ways to operate around aircraft. The pilot is the one who certifies completion and signs attachment 2 of the cadets’ syllabus.

• At all times, SAFETY is the overriding concern.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Pilots need to be familiar with and use the cadet Aerospace Dimensions modules as part of their orientation flight. Specific modules are mentioned with each syllabus flight.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Cadets may, at the orientation pilot’s discretion, operate the controls at any time after the orientation pilot has successfully demonstrated the procedures.

Cadet “O” Rides

• All flights will only be accomplished in single engine aircraft C-172’s and C-182’s, Maule, and in gliders.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Every flight will conform to the syllabus in CAPP-52-7

• Be consistent with safety, aircraft/aircrew capabilities, and available resources. Flights will only be conducted in daylight and in VMC.

Cadet “O” Rides

Pilots will NOT perform extreme maneuvers, aerobatic maneuvers, spins, or emergency procedures (unless, of course, there’s an actual emergency).

Cadet “O” Rides

• Requirements for a cadet orientation pilot:• 1) Active CAP pilot, 21 years of age (18 with CFI certificate).• 2) CAP powered pilots, minimum of 200 hours (300 hours for

AFROTC orientation flights) total pilot in command (PIC) time in the category and class of airplane to be used.

• 3) Satisfactorily demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the cadet orientation flight program syllabus to a CAP check pilot and have the CAPF 5 flight check annotated as qualified to conduct cadet orientation flights.

• 4) Be designated in writing as a cadet orientation pilot in the applicable aircraft group(s) by the present Executive Director, region or wing commander or their designee.

• 5) Be thoroughly familiar with the cadet orientation flight program syllabus, CAPP-52-7.

Cadet “O” Rides

ADDITIONAL STEPS FOR PROSPECTIVE CADET ORIENTATION PILOTS

1. Obtain a current (1 Oct 01) copy of CAP Pamphlet 52-7 (Cadet Orientation Flight Syllabus) and become very familiar with it. You will be quizzed on it during your check ride. This can be obtained from the CAP Bookstore or online from the National web site. Orientation Flights are a learning experience for the Cadets, NOT just boring holes in the sky.

2. Take the online Cadet Orientation Pilot test on the NHQ web site and print out a completion certificate. Give this to the Check Pilot on the day of your ride.

3. Advise your check pilot when you schedule with him or her that you would like to become an O-ride pilot. They will then tailor your ride accordingly. Along with a high level of proficiency, we are also looking for knowledge of the Cadet Flight Syllabus and smoothness in your control of the aircraft. Many Cadets are flying for the first time and it MUST be a positive experience for them.

4. When you have successfully completed your Form 5 check ride and the Check Pilot has certified you to fly Orides, obtain and fill out a current Kentucky Wing Form 11. This form goes to your Unit Commander and then to Kentucky Wing. IMPORTANT: also send copies of the items listed on the bottom of the KYWG Form 11. Obsolete forms or incomplete submissions WILL NOT be processed.

5. Once the KY Wing DOV and the Wing Commander sign the Form 11, it will be returned to you. When you receive the signed Form 11 (but not before), you can fly cadets. You will be placed on Wing Orders at a later date. Remember, being an O-ride pilot is a privilege that is not granted to everybody. We take the safety of our Cadets VERY seriously.

Cadet “O” Rides

• National headquarters has removed the former restriction, commonly called the "over nine" rule, where cadets who had completed all NINE rides under the old flight rules before 1 Oct 2001 were eligible only for the FIVE glider flights and ALL back seat rides available under the revised program.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Flights for ALL cadets have been reset to zero as of 1 Oct 2001, even those cadets who completed all ten rides under the old program.

Cadet “O” Rides

• The CAPC-77, Certificate of First Flight, at the Squadron Commanders request, will be printed out, in color, at wing and mailed to the squadron commander after cadets complete their first flight.

Cadet “O” Rides

• A New CAPF-7 is now in use. Old Form-7’s are not acceptable.

• Please make sure all your forms are current and legible.

• It is preferred to write your CAPF-7 in pencil. That way, if corrections are easy to made.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Five front seat rides are reimbursable and paid on an hourly basis plus fuel and oil.

• A cadet may take as many back seat rides as they would like but the back seat rides are not reimbursable and a cadet must be riding in the front seat when a back seat ride is taken.

• Pilots are encouraged to let cadets take as many back seats rides as the aircraft weight and balance will permit.

• Three cadets may now be flown during a flight, one in the front seat and two in the back seat. Front and back seat rides are tracked by both wing and national and are counted toward squadron of the year and merit squadron of the year awards.

• Generally, anything over 1.2 hours/ride may will not be reimbursed.

Cadet “O” Rides

• A new CAPF-7 must be made out if there is a change of aircraft, pilot, or flight dates. A single CAPF-7 is good for only one pilot in one aircraft on a single date and must be companied with a fuel receipt.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Ferry time is being reimbursed if it's reasonable and must be approved by the wing commander if not listed in the pre-approved Wing Justification Matrix.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Make copies of ALL

documentation the originals to:

• Capt Robert J. Koob, CAP

• 135 Williamsburg Dr

• Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-2712

Cadet “O” Rides

• New CAPF-7 – All flights can safely be accomplished in 0.7-1.0

Hrs.– Successful flights include 80% of syllabus

objectives with a flight time less than 1.2 hours.– If 80% of syllabus is not obtained, it is entered as a

code “50”. – National may limit reimbursements over 1.2 flight

hrs.– Send Original CAPF-7 and Original Fuel Receipts

to FRO at end of flights.– A code “75” may be used for squadrons not seeking

reimbursements.

Cadet “O” Rides

Supervision is key to protecting our cadets. Most cadet injuries occur when they are unsupervised or during “horseplay.” It is vitally important to ensure that a sufficient number of senior members are available to guide and assist cadets during all facets of an activity. Our responsibility to the cadets and their parents is a commitment we cannot compromise.

Cadet “O” Rides

The only way to keep cadets having fun is to keep them safe.

Cadet “O” Rides

• The wings are responsible for determining the reasonable ferrying conditions for resources within their wings. Wings should develop and publish a justification matrix indicating the number of orientation flights needed to justify ferrying an aircraft.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Orientation flights submitted to national headquarters after 90 days of the flight date are not reimbursed.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Power Flight One (ADM #1: Into to Flight)

• Syllabus #6

• Estimated time: 0.7 hour.– Ground handling, Preflight, Checklists– Takeoff roll, climb, rudder controls– Point out landmarks, ground features– Approach to landing, pattern, etc.– Landing, Post flight questions.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Power Flight Two (ADM #1: Into to Flight)• Syllabus #7 • Estimated time: 1.0 hour.

– Preflight & previously completed flights– Stability, attitude flying, trim, straight & level– Effects of lift, drag, and gravity on a/c– Relationship of lift, angle of attach and relative wind– Shallow banked turns

– Load factor during turns– Landing, traffic pattern, etc.– Post flight questions, stress safety.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Power Flight Three (ADM #1: Into to Flight)• Syllabus #8 • Estimated time: 1.0 hour.

– Preflight & previously completed flights– Climbing turns, collision avoidance– Slow flight, MCA.– Demonstrate straight and turning imminent stalls (No passengers)– Medium & steep banked turns

– Explain load factors during turns– Discuss steep spirals & spins.– Demonstrate ground reference maneuvers.– Post flight questions, stress safety.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Power Flight Four (ADM #2: a/c systems/airports)• Syllabus #9 • Estimated time: 0.7 hour.

– Preflight & previously completed flights– Explain basic navigation instruments, how to read

altimeter, asi.– Point out how attitude & airspeed are related.– Demonstrate how shallow climbs & decents affect vsi

and asi.– Demonstrate turns using magnetic compass.– Post flight questions, stress safety.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Power Flight Five (ADM #3: Air Environment)• Syllabus #10 • Estimated time: 0.7 hour.

– Preflight & previously completed flights– Identify cloud types & explain their affect upon flight– Discuss how terrain affects air stability.– Preflight weather briefing & importance.– Demonstrate crab to compensate for wind– Demonstrate how alitude affects rate of climb– Post flight questions, stress safety.

Cadet “O” Rides

• Wing Web Site:– Cadet Orientation Pilot Authorization – Cadet O-Ride Details, 1 Oct 01 to Date– Squadron O-Ride Summary– Pilot O-Ride Summary– Justification Matrix – CAPF-7 – CAPP 52-7

CAP vs AFROTC

• CAP O-Rides• Guidelines found in

CAPP-52-7• CAP Cadets can fly on

other CAP missions.• CAP Membership

Card required during flight.

• ROTC O-Rides• Guidelines found in

AF-MOA• ROTC Cadets can

only fly on O-Rides.• Not required to be a

CAP Member.

CAP vs AFROTC

• Maximum of 5 Front Seat rides.

• Unlimited number of Back Seat Rides

• Age limited to a maximum of 17 years.

• Maximum of 4 Front Seat Rides.

• Maximum of 4 Back Seat Rides.

• Age limited to being an AFROTC Cadet.

CAP vs AFROTC

• Ride times vary from .7 to 1 hour each.

• C15 Category Flights.• Flight Syllabus may

be flown in any order.• Up to 3 cadets may be

flown on each sortie.

• Ride times as close to 1.0 hours each.

• A6 Category Flights.• Flight Syllabus must

be flown in order.• 2 Cadets maximum

per sortie.

CAP vs AFROTC

• Pilot required to have a private cerficicate and a 3rd class medical.

• Pilot who don’t have a Commercial certificate can NOT log flight time on C15 flights.

• Pilot required to have Commercial Certificate and 2nd class medical.

• Pilots may log flight time on C15 Flights.

CAP vs AFROTC

• No mention of Engine having to be shut off during entry and exit of cadets. However, in Kentucky Wing, Engine must be shut off during loading and unloading of crew and cadets.

• Aircraft Engine must be off during entry and exit of cadets.

CAP vs AFROTC

• Over 30 degree turns are permitted during flight.

• Approach to a stall is permitted.

• Flight Syllabus is signed after flight.

• Over 30 degree turns are NOT permitted during flight.

• Approach to a stall is NOT permitted.

• FIS is signed after each flight.