thompson valley squadron - jun 2009
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JUNE 2009
The official newslettof the ThompsonValley CompositeSquadron of the U.SCivil Air Patrol.
GUEST SPEAKER AND TOUR PROGRAMTVCS Members Tour CSU Wind Lab & Frontier Airlines, Learn From Guest Speakers
By Chad Morris
The Thompson Valley Composite Squadron
recently initiated a new guest speaker and tour
program designed to provide interesting and
educational opportunities to the squadron.
Many of the topics are intended to be
associated in some fashion with the many
aspects of the Civil Air Patrol such as
leadership, aerospace, homeland security,
emergency services, history, or even weather.
However, any topic that might be of general
interest to the squadron is welcome and will be
considered as an option. So far, members haveattended two tours and one presentation (see
below) with another presentation to be given by
representatives of Lockheed Martin on
Thursday, 4 June 2009.
CSU Wind Lab
On Thursday, 26 February 2009, members of
the Thompson Valley Composite Squadron
visited the Colorado State University Wind
Engineering and Fluids Laboratory. The tour
represented the first of many that are being
scheduled as part of the new tour and guest
speaker program.
The CSU wind lab has been the center of
excellence for fundamental and applied
research in wind engineering for over 40 years,
and is one of the international laboratories
where the foundations of wind engineering were
established. Although the lab’s history does
include aerospace-related studies, such as on
the space shuttle and launch pad, the lab’s
current area of research and service is primarilyfocused on the wind effects on buildings and
structures as well as the dispersion of
pollutants.
Thanks to the time donated by Dr. Bogusz
Bienkiewicz (director of the lab and
internationally-respected professor in the field of
wind engineering), members of the squadron
got to see first hand the three large boundary-
View of Airbus 320 from cockpit of an A318
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Propeller of one of the non-
recirculating wind tunnels
(NOT turbocharged!!).
A demonstration testing the
stability of photovoltaic cells
when installed on buildings.
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layer wind tunnels, which represent the core of the lab, as well
as numerous smaller tunnels. The three large tunnels consist of
a Meteorological Wind Tunnel, an Aerodynamics Wind Tunnel,
and an Environmental Wind Tunnel. One of the tunnels was
even fired-up in order to give a live demonstration of the effects
of wind on the stability of photovoltaic cells mounted on the
roof of a building.
TVCS Members Treated to Presentation about Ion
Propulsion
On Thursday, 19 March 2009,
members of the Thompson Valley
Composite Squadron were visited
by Dr. Paul Wilbur from Colorado
State University, who has been a
member of the faculty since 1968.
Dr. Wilbur specializes in and has
significantly impacted the field of
ion propulsion and space
exploration. His work includes the
development of an ion propulsionlab at CSU, which has led to many
advances within NASA and the
JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory).
He has also trained many of the
engineers working for NASA in the area of ion propulsion.
Dr. Wilbur’s presentation explained the benefits of using ion
propulsion rather than chemical propulsion (i.e. rocket fuel) to
propel spacecraft on deep space missions. He described how
hundreds of ion thrusters are used on existing satellites to
maintain or adjust orbits, and that they were also used on
NASA’s Deep Space 1 Mission where the ion thruster
accumulated more than 16,000 hours of use.
The process of ion propulsion was explained to TVCS
members, and Dr. Wilbur also told the squadron about the
status of NASA’s current mission that utilizes ion propulsion
called the “DAWN Mission”. The purpose of the Dawn mission
is to investigate in detail two of the largest protoplanets
remaining intact since their formations, Ceres and Vesta, which
reside in the extensive zone between Mars and Jupiter together
with many other smaller bodies, called the asteroid belt.
If you missed the presentation or would like to learn more,
details regarding the Dawn Mission can be found by visiting the
following website:
http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov
The Dawn Mission website also contains some interesting
information about ion propulsion as well as some interactive
activities that allow you to design your own ion engine. See the
following website for details:
http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/ion_engine_interactive
Frontier Airlines Service Hangar
On Thursday, 23 April 2009, TVCS members loaded up in the
CAP van and traveled to DIA to visit the Frontier Airlines service
and repair hangar. The tour was led by John Schierle, who is
the Tool Room Supervisor at the hangar.
The tour began by viewing the entire hangar as well as two ofthe aircraft in Frontier’s fleet. One of the aircraft, an Airbus 318
(the aircraft equipped with the photograph of “Foxy” the Fox—
perhaps you’ve seen it), was in the hangar to receive one of the
many scheduled service and maintenance checks (C-checks)
that occur approximately every 18 months. The Airbus 318
series aircraft are powered by two General Electric (GE) CFM
56-5B5 wing-mounted engines.
Members were then allowed to explore the aircraft inside and
out. They each even got to sit in the cockpit and view the fly-
by-wire controls (nope—no floor mounted yoke on this one)!
The second aircraft in the hangar at the time of the visit was a
new Airbus 320 (complete with Mustang decal), which was
getting a final checkout prior to being put into service. The
A320 is longer than the A318, and is powered by two GE CFM
56-5B4/3M wing-mounted engines.
The final stage of
the tour consisted
of a look around the
mechanic’s tool and
fabrication rooms.
In general, themechanics have the
capability to
fabricate or repair
any piece of the
aircraft, but typically
rely on outside
sources for their
larger fabrication
needs.
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Broccoli could reduce the heart damaging effects of diabetes
Researchers have discovered eating broccoli could undo the damage caused by
diabetes to heart blood vessels.
Professor Paul Thornalley and his team from the University of Warwick have found a
broccoli compound called Sulforaphane. This compound can encourage the body to
produce more enzymes to protect the vessels, as well as reduce high levels of
molecules which cause significant cell damage.
Past studies have shown that a diet rich in vegetables – particularly brassica vegetables
such as broccoli – is linked to decreased risk of heart disease and stroke. People with
diabetes have a particularly high risk of heart disease and stroke and other health
impairments, such as kidney disease, are linked to damaged blood vessels. Sulforaphane is also found in other commonly available items like Brussels sprouts and
cauliflower.
Eating Beef: Grass Fed or Grain Fed?
Grass-fed beef is vastly superior to grain-fed beef, and in fact it’s the clear beef of
choice you should be eating. It is far more important to choose grass-fed than to choose
organic, as most grass-fed beef are also organic.
Not only is it raised in a more sustainable way for the environment, and a more humane
way for the animal, but it’s the superior choice for your health.
Grass-fed beef, for instance, is lower in fat than regular beef and, more importantly,
contains higher amounts of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid. Grass-fed
animals have from three to five times more CLA than grain-fed animals.
CLA has been making headlines for its extreme health benefits, which include: • Fighting cancer and diabetes • Helping you lose weight • Increasing your metabolic rate, a positive benefit for promoting normal thyroid function • Helping you maintain normal cholesterol and triglyceride levels • Enhancing your immune system
The article “Better Beef,” written by California rancher Dave Evans, gives a great in-
depth view of the many benefits of grass-fed beef, from environmental sustainability to
the sheer difference in taste and nutrient content of the beef. Keep in mind that grass-fed meat is almost always preferable to certified organic meat
also because most organic beef is fed organic corn, which is what causes the myriad of
health problems associated with eating beef. If you can find organic, grass-fed meat,
that would be ideal.
Dr. Ed Carr DC
970-690-9084
[email protected] ............take care of your health today or
you can take care of your sickness tomorrow.
BIVOUAC 2009 HEALTH & WELLNESSby dr. ed carr, medical officer
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OPERATIONS & ICS TIDBITSby sue wolber, operations officer
Operations:
New Qualifications - congratulations to:
- John Owen for G1000 add-on
Renewals - thanks to folks for staying current:- John Owen Form 5 round dial
- Sue Wolber mission Form 91
Jeffco squadron is organizing a G1000 training session mid-May
with a
second group starting early June. Short-term, with only three
G1000
aircraft (FNL, COS, APA) and a lot of pilots in training, there will
be increased schedule stress. Hopefully we'll get another G1000aircraft soon to help us get everyone qualified in both G1000 and
round-dial. Meanwhile, expect to see some unfamiliar faces
training
in 2CP.
personnel updateby terry thompson, personnel officer
I was going to comment on the lack of uniform changes
we’ve had in the last year or so, but I was afraid if I said
anything I would jinx it.
CAP Regulation 39-3, Award Of CAP Medals, Ribbons,
And Certificates, is being rewritten, and a draft of the new
version is available online. Several new medals and
awards are being added, including the new CAP
Achievement Award. There are also several “OTY” (of the
Year) awards being added. I will let you know when the
final version is out.
Our TVCS Mentor program is looking for a few good men
and/or women. When a new member joins CAP, he/she
is assigned a mentor from our squadron to help them thru
the maze of training and tests the “newbie” has to go
thru. Basically you would be their go-to person for any
questions or problems they might have getting started.
The appropriate guide for the Mentor Program is CAPP
50-7. I don’t know that very much is written in stone
about qualifications, but my suggestions would be:
1. Have a couple of years in CAP and be an active and
progressing member.
2. Be knowledgeable about the requirements for the first
couple of steps in the progression up the Professional
Development ladder (Level 1 & Level 2).
3. Be willing to be a friendly and outgoing support for the
new member, and be proactive in helping them get a
good start in CAP.
4. You can’t be an expert in everything, so one of yourduties would be, when faced with a question/problem
you couldn’t solve, know to whom in TVCS you can
send the “newbie” for help.
Your reward will be helping our squadron grow with
active and motivated new members, and probably
making a friend in the process.
June 6 - 7 ICS 300 Class - Fort Lupton
June 13 - 20 COWG Encampment
June 27 - 28 ICS 400 Class - Fort Lupton
July 17 - 25 Ground Search and Rescue School to be held in the Gore Range, west of Kremmling.
July 24 - 26 Evaluated SAREX @ Greeley
Don’t forget to check the COWG Calendar occasionally. You can find it on the Colorado Wing website
COMING SOON!
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IN PROGRESS - Narrow Band Transition
It’s been coming for years. Many of us probably wondered if it would really happen. On
April 28th the COWG Communications Engineering Officer, Dave Novotny, met TVCS’s Mark
Sheets on a mountain top overlooking Fort Collins. Working with personnel from the
Larimer County communications shop they removed our old wideband repeater. In its place
is a new Motorola Quantar repeater that works on the narrowband and P25 digital channels.
The designator is “FNL R25.” Additional channel info is available on our website. For moreinformation on repeaters, view the Wikipedia article found here.
Narrow Band Radios
A lot of people have asked how they can obtain a radio for use on the new narrow band
system. Unfortunately, the days of buying cheap ham radios for CAP use are over. New
radios complying with the narrow band requirements are relatively expensive and may
require a substantial investment in programming software and hardware. Alternately, they
may be programmed at a commercial radio shop, but that requires individual approval from
NHQ.
Used radios can be found via eBay or other sources. They are cheaper than new radios,
but have the same programming considerations as new radios. As with any used
electronics: buyer beware. If you are considering a radio purchase, I encourage you to work
with one of our communications staff to navigate a path through all the necessaryconsiderations. A list of compliant radios may be viewed on the CAP National Technology
Center website: https://ntc.cap.af.mil/comm/equipment/equipment.cfm
The Comm ShackBy Eric Schwarm, Communications Officer
THOMPSON VALLEY
COMPOSITE SQUADRON
PO BOX 270885
FT. COLLINS, CO 80527
CIVIL AIR PATROLCivil Air Patrol, the official U. S. Air
Force Auxiliary, is a civilian, volunteer,
nonprofit, service organization. Itsunpaid members perform more than
80 percent of inland search and rescue
missions as tasked by the Air Force
Rescue and Coordination Center.
Volunteers also take a leading role in
aerospace education and conduct one
of America’s finest youth programs,
the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.
Alert Staff NeededBy Dick Hamilton, Deputy CommanderThe Alert team is looking for a few good
men and women to serve as Alert Officers.
Alert Officers are the first to receive word
of a new mission, and they work with the
IC to find qualified air and ground crews.
Squadron Alert Officers are actively on
alert once every six to eight weeks. While
on alert, they carry a pager (or pageable
cell phone) and need to be available to
make phone calls to help
the IC locate crews.
If you are interested in learning more,
contact Dick Hamilton or anyone on the
Alert Staff.
Current Alert Staff:Dick Hamilton
Roy Schutt
Bill O’Connor
John Owen
Brenda Kononen
Steve Schnieder
Chad Morris
Eric Schwarm
“FNL R25”
Repeater installation and
radio tower on Horsetooth.