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MAXWELL AFB, AL.--The 1974 Civil Air Patrol National Staff College (NSC) will be
conducted here during the period July 4-9, 1974.
The availability of base billets dictates that the course of instruction commence on
Independence Day and include the weekend of July 6 and 7.

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Approximately 200 senior
members holding CAP officer or
warrant officer grades will be
selected for attendance. As was
the case of 1973, prior NSC
attendees will not be selected.
The purpose of the annual
National Staff College is to
prepare selected Civil Air Patrol
officers and warrant officers to

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attended at Maxwell AFB, Ala. The five day course was
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Development. Also attending the course but not pictured was
Capt. MaxD. Reynolds.

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MAXWELL AFB, Ala.--Brig. Gen. William M. Patterson,
C A P, c h a i r m a n o f t h e N a t i o n a l B o a r d , i s k e e p i n g a
"moving" ear to the ground. Last month, he met with the
North Central, Southwest and Pacific Region commanders
and their respeetive wing commanders,
"These meetings allow me to
P a t r o l t o d a y, " G e n e r a l
personally discuss the programs, P a t t e r s o n c o m m e n t e d . " T h e
and problems, facing Civil Air
commanders also have the
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VOLUME 6, No. 2

s a f e t y, t h e n e w S q u a d r o n
Commander's Guidebook (CAP
Pamphlet 51), its value as a

betterexecutethedelegatedandimplied dut-ies and
responsibilities associated with
C A P c o m m a n d s t a ff p o s i t i o n s ,
The NSC also provides
leadership and management
training, and presents concepts,
methods, and ideas which will
e n a b le t h em t o b e t t e r
accomplish the CAP mission,
Present plans regarding the
1974 NSC curriculum reflect that
it will concentrate on three
major towcal m'e~, namel~
Com,nuntcat,0ns
Leadership, and Management.

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be participation in the Project X
field exercise which is an
integral part of the Squadron
Officer School's resident
program at MaxweliA-FB~. Additionally~the CAP
threefold mission will receive
extensive coverage, to include
briefings and workshops
conducted by the National
Headquarters staff.
As in past years, the NSC
. teachi-ng methodologies will
include lectures, stud.e~t
seminars, selected guest
speakers, ~and a planned social
prograr~. Emphasis will be
placed ~pon proper wear of the
CAP uniform and adherence to
CAP customs and courtesies by
students throughout the course.
This year's NSC.staff will
include a course director, a new
position of a commandant of
students, USAF reservists and
selected CAP senior members,
L t . S t e v e H a m p t o n , U S A F, w i l l
again serve as the CAP National
Headquarters Project Officer.
The a p p l i c a t i o n - s e l e c t i o n

Activitiesf°r all 1974will Cadetbe the summerSpecial
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blue uniform, shade 1549/1550.
Commander's Evaluation.
This uniform includes the
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trousersSh°rt-sleevefor blUeboysShirtand andthe blUenewmeetings,"assistance possiblehe continued.during
andthe
overblouse and blue skirt for
"T~e major outcome of this
girls,
program, I feel, will be increased
The requirement is a change
knowledge and understanding
from that published in the 1974
and better overall corporate
Cadet Special Activities
communication. This to me is
Application and Selection
vital to any decision or policy
Brochure which appeared in the
making process."
October 1973 issue of the Civil
During the next few months,
Air Patrol NEWS.
General Patterson will hold
The shade 1549/1550
similar meetings and discussions
combination will become the
in the other five CAP regions."
minimum basic uniform
requirement for cadets effective
"1 plan to go where the CAP
'action' is," he concluded,
June 1, 1974.

procedures have been revised
based upon prior experience. The
new procedures are detailed in
CAP Regulation 50-9, Senior
Member Activities.
The application form, CAP

Form 17, Application for Senior
Member Activities, dated
January 1974, also has been
revised in order to provide
applicants the opportunity to
(See Staff College, Page 2)

CAP Missions In '73
Net 48 Lives Saved
MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- Civil
Air Patrol flew less in 1973 in its
air search and rescue, and other
emergency service operations,
but saved more lives than in the
previous 12 months, year-end
summaries released here at the
organization's national
headquarters indicate,
CAP's volunteer members

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saved the lives of 48 persons in
1973, more than double the 20
saved in 1972. The record in
recent years for number of lives
saved is 78, set in 1968.
To a c h i e v e i t s 1 9 7 3 r e c o r d ,
Civil Air Patrol flew 13,992
sorties, requiring 27.284 hours of
flying time. This is down slightly
from 1972, when CAPflew 14,560
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MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- The
recent promotion of Lt. Col.
C h i l t o n F. T h o r i n g t o n , C A P,
chairman of the National
Chaplain Committee, to the rank
of colonelmarkedthefirsttime
since 1952 that'CAP has had a
full colonel in the chaplain ranks.
Chaplain Thorington is pastor
of Northwest Presbyterian
Church in Atlanta where he

the lives of 29 persons. Colorado
was second, with seven lives
saved. California led the other
wings in sorties flown and in
flying hours expended.
In addition to Alaska and
Colorado, nine other wings
recorded at least one life saved
in 1973 -- Arizona, Idaho,
Minnesota, Mississippi,
Nebraska, New Mexico, North
Carolina,
Pennsylvania
and
Utah.

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and finding of missing aircraft
Counseling Service of the Synod
and boats, lost hunters, children
of Georgia and chairman of the
and the elderly: air evacuation
Administration Committee of
of critically ili or injured
thatgroup.
persons: airlift of needed
He entered CAP in 1961 in
medical supplies and personnel:
Georgia and .advanced to the. and other humanitarian mercy
position of wing chaplain and
missions.
later was named Chaplain for
In addition, CAP members
the Southeast Region. He is also
expended nearly 4,500 man-days
a pilot with more than 1,100
in disaster relief work during
hours flyingtime.
1973.

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MAXWELL AFB, Ala.--The Federal Aviation Administration

has extended the date of the mandatory installation of the
Emergency Locator Transmitter fELT) from Dec. 30, 1973, to
June30, 1974.

The extension was brought about due to the many "last minute
rush" orders. Industry could not meet the demand.
The FAA also changed a number of other rules regarding
ELTs. You can get a complete list of the changes from your
nearestFAAGADO.

E LT ' s a r e a v a i l a b l e f r o m t h e C A P S u p p l y D e p o t a t a
considerable savings to CAP compared to commercial sources,

according to Lt. Col. W.D. Samples, USAF, deputy chief of staff

for Logistics at National Headquarters.
Although manufacturers have current renu
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We suggest you use any extra copies in promoting/advertising Civil Air Patrol by leaving
the CAP NEWS where non-members will get an opportunity to read it. (Public Libraries,
doctors offices, etc.)
DOUBLE WINNER- Col. Jack Ferman (right), California
Wing commander receives two plaques representing both the
SAR Evaluation Award and the CD Evaluation Award for
the Pacific Region from Air Force Brig. Gem Leslie J.
Westberg, national commander. The awards, which were
presented at the Pacific Region conference, were for
calendar year 1972.

Colonel Smith Na med
NPA's 'Safe Pilot'
LOWRY AFB, Colo. -- The
National Pilots Association
INPA) recently honored CAP
Lt. Col. David D. Smith. Rocky
Mountain Region staff member.
when they presented him with
their highest award for the
second time -- The Safe Pilots
-Certificate.
The award is~r~ted to NPA
members in recognition of skill
and flying ability represented by
500 hours or more as "pilot in
command" without major
accident involving damage to
property or injury to person.
Colonel Smith, qualified for
this second award by logging
more than 250 additional hours of
accident free time since earning

Staff College
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more fully reflect theix
qualifications and, therefore, to
provide wing and region
commanders with more
objective data upon which to
make their priority nominations
for NSC attendance.
Individuals planning to apply
for this year's NSC must submit
their application forms, using the
new CAPFs 17, to their
respective wings by March I.
Timely application is critical.
Selectees, as well as nonselectees, will receive
appropriate, notification by this
headquarters t DOT)
approximately May. I
Unlike past years, travel
authorizations for the 1974 NSC
will be published and distributed
by an attendee's wing
headquarters, in accordance with
CAP Regulation 10-3.
National Headquarters will
provide selectees with
information regarding reporting
instructions, climate, proper
wear of the uniform, customs and
courtesies peculiar to Maxwell
AFB, and other data pertaining
to the National Staff College.
The fixed costs for each
attendee will approximate $5 per
day; i.e., $2 per day for their
r-ov~ and $3 per day for meals at
the Officer~" Field l~ation Dining
Hall.

his first Safe Pilot Certificate
more than a year ago. He has
accumulated 23,953 hours
without accident.

Direci Appointment SystemReturns For CAP Chaplains
The December, 1973 meeting
of the National Executive
Committee announced a return
to the "Direct Appointment
System" for new CAP chaplain
applicants.
Clergy applying for
appointment will:
a. Complete CAP Form 35
(Chaplain Appointment
Application) in four copies and
submit it to the unit commander

'Cup, "Friendship'
G o e s 'o Spain First
This silver-plated cup was purchased by Civil Air Patrol in Madrid,
Spain, during the 1973 IACE Planning Conference. It has been
designated the IACE Planning Conference "Cup of Friendship".
The National Commander and the Chairman of the National Board
presented the cup to Joseph Venis, president of the Air Cadet League
of Canada and chairman of the IACE Standing Committee, at
ceremonies during the National Board Meeting in Las Vegas, Nev.
The "Cup of Friendship" is to be a rotating trophy, maintained for
one year by the appropriate organization of the country that hosts the
annual IACE Planning Conference. The name of each annual host
country will be engraved, in the host country's language, on the base
plate of the cup, as "ESPANA 1973" is shown.
The cup will be passed to the annual host each year at the planning
conference. The host country will then have the base plate
appropriately engraved and retain possession of the cup until the next
planning conference.
The "Cup of Fri,endship", as seen here, will be presented to the "Air
Cadet Exchange Spanish Association" in Madrid, Spain, in the near
future.

with dues payment.
b. Write to the National
headquarters office of his church
denomination (Chaplaincy
Division) requesting
ecclesiastical endorsement.
(Letter of permission to serve).
The unit commander must sign
the form and then:
a. Forward CAPF 35 in two
copies to CAP National
Headquarters/HC, along with a
check for national dues, and an
ecclesiastical endorsement. If
ecclesiastical endorsement is
not finalized, forward a copy of
the letter of request.

CAP Regulation 265-1 has been
re-written to reflect this change.
CAP Form 35 dated January,
1974 will soon be delivered to
CAP units. Unit commanders
are asked to destroy all previous
editions of this regulation and
form to expedite chaplain
appointments under this system.

b. Send one copy of CAPF 35
directly to the Wing commander
for information purposes.
The National Commander is
the approving authority for
chaplains. When the applicant
has been appointed a chaplain,
he will receive a membership
card showing title and rank, and
a certificate of appointment.
These then serve as the
chaplain's authorization to
immediately begin wearing the
CAP uniform, grade insignia,
and either the chaplain cross or
tablets of his faith.
Following official
appointment, the National
Chaplain will mail a copy of each
Chaplain Appointment form to
the Wing Commander con
cerned.

N E W A R R I VA L - M a j o r
Louis W. Shehi recently
arrived for duty at
National Headquarters
from Osan Air Base,
Korea. The 15 year Air
Force veteran will serve
as Director of Inspections
in the Inspector General
Office.

T.41 Conversion
FINAL ACCOUN TING
{ Rou nded to Nearest Dollar)
Average Total
Per . (38
Aircraft Aircraft)
Basic inspection and conversion contract ....... $ 521 $19,792
Labor and contractor furnished parts to correct
inspection discrepancies ................ 1,447
~.990
To t a l p a i d t o c o n t r a c t o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,968 $ 74,782
CAP Supply furnished parts ................. 1,920 72,973
To t a l c a s h o u t l a y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,888 $147,755
Engine credit (Avg 812 hrs/acft) (1) .......... 1t259
471831
Conversion cost (adjusted to zero time engine) . . $5,147 $195,586
(1) Engine credit was an accounting technique used to vary the
wing reimbursement charges according to the engine hours consumed on a specific aircraft. A wing which received an aircraft
with a zero time engine reimbursed the National Treasury $5,147,
while a wing which received an aircraft with 1,000 hours on the
engine reimbursed the National Treasury only $3,597.

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Lt. Col. Talley
MANGUM, Okla. -- Lt. Col.
M a n i l a D . Ta l l e y, a c h a r t e r
member of Civil Air Patrol,
died here on December 17
after a brief illness.
A member of the Oklahoma
Wi n g S t a f f , C o l o n e l Ta l l e y
was a graduate of the New
England Conservatory of
Music, a concert Pianist, a
p i l o t a f r e e l a n c e w r i t e r,
photographer, wife of Army
Brig. Gen. B.B. Talley and a
globe trotter.
A pilot since 1929 and a
personal friend of Amelia
Earhart, she was named the
Outstanding Woman Pilot of
the Year in 1957.
She completed the Air
Force Squadron Officer
School, Air Command and
Staff College and was a honor
graduate of the Air War
College.

Handicapped Lady
Monitors Radios
C H A R L E S TO N , S . C . - - S a r a
Ellison and a Charleston Civil
Air Patrol unit have compatible
needs. Miss Ellison.
handicapped by Multiple
Schlerosis. has been seeking an
at-home occupation. She wanted
something more than a hobby.
The Coastal Patrol Composite
Squadron has been seeking
someone to manitor radios
during the day when most of
their members are at work or
school
So, Miss Ellison is receiving
elementary training, taking an

electronic communication studv
course and preparing for the
Federal Communications
Commission third class radio
operator examination. She is
enthusiastic about the training
because it helps others.
Once she is equipped and
trained, Miss Ellison will
receive radio transmissions
from CAP pilots and observers
who are out on patrol or engaged
in search and rescue missions.
Using the private telephone in
her room, she will relav
messages to the proper
authorities -- Coast Guard.
police or Federal Aviation
authorities, ambulance services
and such.

Cadets To Pay
For Billets

Col. Gates

The squadron is currently
conducting a drive to raise
money to buy the two-channel
radio equipment to be installed
in Miss Ellison's room.
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r e c e i v e r
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P e r f o r m
A R R S
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already in place so that she can
begin to acquaint herself with
the buttons and knobs, and a tall
work together and provide a
L U B B O C K , Te x . - - A C i v i l A i r
aerial sits in the backyard
Patrol unit has been requested to
degree of SAR which will keep us
waiting to be installed on the
pick up the slack created by the
resting easy even though the
roof.
cut back in Air Force forces.
copters are no longer here".
Miss Ellison and the air unit
Texas's Group 5 was asked to
The base has provided Group 5
got together through the Red
provide a rescue back-up force
with survival kits which contain
Cross. The 2f-year-old had called
f o r R e e s e A F B , Te x . , a f t e r t h e
the necessary survival gear to be
them with the idea that she could
Aerospace Rescue and Recovery
airdropped by CAP to downed
make telephone calls to elderly
Service (ARRS) helicopter unit
pilots for their survival until
persons to reassure them as part
was discontinued at that base.
rescued.
of a special program.
In the event of a downed
A i r F o r c e C o l . Wa l t e r B a x t e r.
aircraft outside the immediate
commander of the 64th Flying
Trainin~ Wing~ at Reese V~;*^'~
area of the base CAP will be
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MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- A
change in Air Force policy'may
add an additional financial
burden on cadets being selected
to participate in the 1974 Cadet
Special Activities.
The additional cost which
c o u l d a ff e c t C A P m e m b e r s i s a
$2 per night fee charged for use
of Air Force billeting.
For a complete breakdown on
what is expected see the 1974
Cadet Special Activities
Application and Selection
brochure which appeared in your
October issue of the Civil Air
Patrol NEWS.

FORT ATKINSON, Wisc. -CAP Col. James C. Gates,
former Wisconsin wing
c o m m a n d e r, d i e d a f t e r
suffering a heart attack while
on a hunting trip.
A native of Fort Atkinson,
Wise. he joined the Fort
Atkinson Composite Squadron
in 1959 and served in several
key positions including that of
squadron commander.
He was elected Wisconsin
wing commander in 1965 and
held that-position for five
years.

O R I E N TAT I O N - - C A P C a p t . B i l l W i l k e r s o n , c o m m a n d e r
G r o u p 5 , Te x a s W i n g , b r i e f s A i r F o r c e C o l . Wa l t e r B a x t e r,
c o m m a n d e r 6 4 t h F l y i n g Tr a i n i n g Wi n g R e e s e A F B , Te x . , o n
his unit's capabilities prior to a CAP SAR mission.

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briefing on it's capabilities in the
event their service was required
to assist downed Air Force
pilots.
Colonel Baxter and one of his
staff flew as observers on a
p/'actice search and rescue
(SAR) mission in the unit's 0-1
aircraft Colonel Baxter was the
first to spot the simulated
downed aircraft.
In a letter to CAP Capt. Bill
W i l k e r s o n , g r o u p c o m m a n d e r,
the colonel stated that the
demonstration had been
"professional". In addition, he
said, "I know we Will be able to

and rescue missions.

Capt. DeVantier
Makes Solo Fight
N I A G A R A F A L L S , N . Y. - Cadet Capt. Bert W. DeVantier.
a member of the Niagara Falls
Cadet Squadron, recently made
his first power solo flight.
Cadet DeVantier is a junior at
Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High
School and plans a career in
aviation.

BOX SCORE

ON TARGET -- During a recent simulated SAR test, CAP's Group 5pilots ,airdropped
survival gear to downed pilots in conjuction with Air Force personnel from Reese AFB,
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FEBRUARY, 1974

From The Commander

Has Its Laws
by Brig. Gen. Leslie J. Westberg, USAF
National Commander
When we refer to "the law", what
d o e s t h i s m e a n ? To a m o o n s h i n e r,
"the law" means revenue agents; to
a b u r g l a r, " t h e l a w " m e a n s p o l i c e men; to the Civil Air Patrol, "the
law" refers to three basic federal
laws--the Act of Incorporation, the
CAP Supply Bill and the CAP Compensation Bill.
The incorporating statute, Public
Law 476 (79th Congress), allows Civil
Air Patrol to accept gifts, legacies and devices
which will further
the corporate purposes. Each year,
Civil Air Patrol receives the support
of thousands of dedicated Americans, both in and out of Civil Air Patrol. Among the membership, this

support varies from attending unit
meetings to almost full-time volunteer service. Many of the members
that I have been privileged to meet
give not only their time, but other personal resources.
The Internal Revenue Service has
ruled that contributions made to Civil
Air Patrol are deductible on your
income tax. Benefits as a result of
gifts to Civil Air Patrol are not
limited solely to income taxes. Cash
or property donated by individuals to
Civil Air Patrol may also reduce state
and federal estate taxes.
Have you been asked the questions,
"If I give tO Civil Air Patrol, what's in
it for me? How can I prove my
contributions since the burden of
proof rests with the taxpayer?"
A major challenge to the
corporation is providing appropriate
recognition to individuals for their
contributions to Civil Air Patrol. Part
of this recognition can be pt~ovided by

insuring that both members and
nonmembers receive tangible
evidence of their contributions. This is
very important each year as income
tax time rolls around.
Civil Air Patrol Manual 67-1
provides for a Certificate of Donation
to be furnished to each
person--member or
nonmember -- who makes a
contribution to Civil Air Patrol. This
certificate is to be signed by the wing
commander if the value of the
donation is less than $I,000. If the
estimated value of the donation is
more than $1,000 but less than $5,000,
the region commander is to sign the
certificate. If the estimated value of
the gift or donation exceeds $5,000, the
offer must be forwarded to National
Headquarters for referral to the
National Executive Committee during
its next scheduled session.
Under the Internal Revenue Code,
value estimates of a donation are

made by the donor. Wing
commanders, regional commanders,
and National Headquarters are not
authorized to establish the value of a
donation. They may, however, furnish
an adequate description plus a
statement of condition on any
donation. The records of such gifts are
to be maintained by the wing, region,
and National Headquarters.
Many of the expenses of Civil Air
Patrol activities in which you are
engaged are deductible (see page 16).
I trust that during the past year you
have maintained accurate records of
the resources you have expended on
behalf of Civil Air Patrol.
"Where does my money go?" is the
next logical question. Without the
support of dedicated Americans,
there would be no Civil Air Patrol.
Time, dollars, loyalty, and hard work
made it possible to save 48 human
b e i n g s i n 1 9 7 3 . To m e , t h i s i s t h e
ultimate return on the investment.

Chairman's Coinments

A Strong Note of Promise
by Brig. Gen. William M. Patterson, CAP
National Board Chairman
A s y o u k n o w, o u r fi n a l N a t i o n a l
Executive Committee Meeting of
1973 took place in December...and
the timing couldn't have been better.
This shirt-sleeved session enabled us
to end the year as it began--on a
strong note of promise.
-I'm sure you'll agree that '73
was an extraordinary year with
enough disappointments, frustrations and shocks to
last our world a
decade. Not
surprising, a
general air of
pessimism had
crept into nearly
every daily
routine. None of us were completely
immune to this national malady.
But from the moment I banged the
gavel to open this meeting, the door
was closed to all defeatist thinking. It
was a solid two days of accentuating
the positive/eliminating the negative.
Your NEC representatives and their
CAP-USAF associates were
impressive during this working
weekend. Once again, they
demonstrated to me their ability to
think along new paths while shaking
preconceived and stereotyped ideas.
This is particularly true in tackling
the problems of injecting new zip into
our most important preduct...the Civil
Air Patrol Cadet Corps.
And that's who I want to talk with
today.
Three Rs.Old and New
The percentage of cadets who fail to
complete our aerospace education
program continues to be a grave
concern. It's a perplexing problem
that has baffled our most capable,
dedicated people. But you know that
so let's not talk about the past. Here's
a look at the present...and our
pru~;=.~is.
We are u~r,--,p, ntlng a bold new
iai-.
learning process, tc~-... ~ iet age

version of Grandpa's 3-Rs system of
textbooks are being used for both the
lurking over some misty horizon. This
study. Unlike the old days of Readin',
high school program and our cadet
i s t o d a y. N o w ! A t t h e N E C w e
Ritin' and 'Rithmetic our version
program--they will continue to be p r e v i e w e d a p r o t o t y p e . I t w a s
takes aim on Reception, Retention
used in the high school program. A
excellently presented by Maj. Bill
a n d , u l t i m a t e l y, R e w a r d . I t i s b u i l t
condensed version will be extracted W a r r e n , G L R D i r e c t o r o f T r a i n i n g ,
around a medium which has so
from each book which will then and the response was totally
dramatically proved itself in our become~one chapter in a osix-chap.~enthu~jaatic,~J,,wa~ml~here my ,
universities, military training and ..... textbook' that will be used exclusively public appreciation to tl~ personal- ~
throughout industry,
as reference material in the contract thanks I extended to Major Warren.
You've probably surmised that I'm
achievement program.
Also to all those who worked with him
talking about the use of audio-visuals.
Instead of taking an entire
in creating his prototype, which was
It's streamlined. It's fast. It puts two book--such as "The Dawning Space
produced at
no cost to the
senses to work instead of just one.
Age"--the instructor will cover this
corporation).
(Eyes and ears). In other words,
as one chapter in the one book at one
Right now we're rushing to get a
seeing/hearing one Super Bowl Game
time. (One chapter--one
copy to each wing for testing prior to
achievement). The opener,
on TV is better than a thousand radio
the end of the present academic year.
broadcasts. Right? Of course, it is!
" A e r o s p a c e a n d S o c i e t y, " c o m e s
I expect a tough shakedown flight
M o r e i s a b s o r b e d q u i c k e r. . . m o r e i s fi r s t . T h e m a t e r i a l s u s e d - - 3 5 m m
from the only people who can tell us
r e t a i n e d l o n g e r. T h i s d e v e l o p m e n t
slides and audio on cassette--will
whether we should put these
also will bring back the solidarity of
reflect the text of that chapter. Ample
prototypes onto a full production
group participation and the in-unison
time is allowed for questions (or
assembly line. That's you! In this rare
pacing that is always lacking in self- i n s t a n t r e p l a y s ) a t r e g u l a r ( 1 0 - 1 5
instance, you'll be not only acting as
study programs. The A/V system ties
minute) intervals.
t h e c o n s u m e r, b u t a l s o a s t h e
in directly with other innovations
N a t u r a l l y, a l l s l i d e / c a s s e t t e
marketing expert; the quality control
designed for one purpose:
presentations will be slotted to
inspector and, most important, the
Pave the way for you to move up
existing tests. There will be no test
comptroller. And you'd better believe
through contract achievements without
modification. The presentations are
it...this package is going to take a big
wasting your time and talents. That is being constructed around three basic
bite out of the budget.
why we've made it simpler to obtain r e q u i r e m e n t s . T h e y ' v e g o t t o b e
Look it over. Test it. Evaluate it. Be
contract authentication signatures. In
interesting; hold audience attention;
skeptical, inquiring but keep the gray
other words, we're streamlining the
and, thus, enhance retention.
matter open and working. I've made it
system.
Okay--I know what your next
clear that I want you to get more
Here's how it will work:
question is: When?
i n v o l v e d . Yo u ' v e t o l d m e t h a t y o u
P r e s e n t l y, s e v e n a e r o s p a c e
This is not a long range dream
want more direct involvement. That
means responsibility and here's your
chance. If it seems to get a little hot in
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PAOE FIVE

CIVIL AIR PAT RO,L NIjWS

Cadets Under 18 Yrs.
MAXWELL AFB. Ala. -- The
matter of cadets flying on
Search and Rescue missions was
presented to the National Board
by Col. Richard A. Damerow.
Mexico Wing
C A P, N e w
commander.
Colonel Damerow wanted to
have cadets fly missions as
observers. It was his
understanding that the reason
cadets were not allowed to fly
missions was the exclusion
of insurance coverage for cadets
by the Federal Employees
Compensation Act iFECA).
Colonel Damerow made a
motion that the corporation
make a feasibility study of
insurance costs to give cadets
the equivalent of FECA
coverage from private insurance
while flying on SAR missions.
This motion was carried.

AT THE CONTROLS- Capt. William A. Simmons (left),
and Cadet WO Gregory V. Bowman keep track of search
activities from the nerve center of the Winston-Salem (North
Carolina Wing) Squadron during a recent search and rescue
mission. Simmons, who is a pharmacist in Winston-Salem,
can be in touch with any CAP radio station along the eastern
seaboard. Bowman is a student at the Kennedy High School
in Winston-Salem.

Arizona Pilot Locates
Craft In Remote Area
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Three
Northern Arizona University
students escaped serious injury
recently when their light plane
crash landed on Scorpion Mesa
about six miles west of here.
A Civil Air Patrol pilot from
the Arizona Wing spotted the
plane. It had landed on rough
ground after the engine started
sputtering, causing the plane to
lose altitude.
Ya v a p a i C o u n t y S h e r i ff ' s
deputies said the "plane wag

virtually d e s t r o y e d i n t h e
landing.
CAP flew eight sorties during
the one day search.

Search and Rescue Missions
requested by the Air Force.
Cadets reaching age 18 are
eligible to become senior
members. Once they achieve
senior membership status they
are covered under FECA and
can be authorized to fly on Air
Force directed Search and
Rescue missions provided they
are otherwise mission qualified
as pilot or observer.
The National Executive
Committee received the
Insurance Committee report
that the purchase of private
insurance for cadets on Search
and Rescue was not feasible. The
National Executive Committee
voted by resolution that private
insurance coverage was not
feasible for cadets on Search and
Rescue. The National Executive

Committe then voted on a
resolution that permits the
cadets at age 18 to fly on Search
and Rescue missions. This
resolution reads as follows:
RESOLVED that any cadet
upon reaching age 18, may elect
to become a senior member alld
yet continue to be eligible for
certain aspects of the cadet
program until age 21.
Thus. no cadet under age 18
will be permitted to fly Search
and Rescue missions. Any
qualified cadet attaining age 18
may become a senior member
and fly Search and Rescue
missions. He is not cut off from
association with the cadet
program or the benefits thereof
by taking the action of becoming a
senior member and flying Search
and Rescue missions.

Brig. Gen. LylelegalW. officer.Castle' Improve Yo
,a,uso,, y,aw < Report Trouble Spots

CAP, national
stated we could change status of
cadets by changing
Constitution and
General Castle, Brig. Gen. S.
Hallock and duPoint, CAP, past
national board chairman and
MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- Has
b y FA A a n d t h e N a t i o n a l
Brig. Gen. Leslir J. Westberg.
your Emergency Locator
Transportation Safety Board
USAF, national commander,
Transmitter
( E LT )
accident investigators will aid in
wanted the issue of changing the misbehaved? Transmitted when
c o m p i l i n g a r e c o r d o f E LT
Constitution and Bylaws
it wasn't supposed to? Maybe its
trouble spots. This information
reviewed in a staff study and
antenna broke off in flight? Is
is made available to the ELT
presented to the National
the mounting bracket
industry and should help in
Executive Committee on
functioning properly?What can
overall product improvement.
December 1-25
be done about it? Unfortunately,
This may not seem like much
The insurance committee
not much at this time.
to the average citizen, but
after the National Board
But you can help to improve suppose everyone did his part to
d e t e r m i n e d t h a t . i t ~ w ~ r / . o t , ~ , . . t h e p e r t a r, x n a n e e o L i l l ~ E ~ m i , t ~ t h ~ . ~ p r o ~ - - z - - ~ - , feasible to try to purcnase you have a problem, sit down
would get a better product that
insurance to cover cadets in the
during your next coffee break
much quicker. Besides. it beats
52 wings. The Air Force position
and fill out a Malfunction or
sitting around and grumbling.
has been stated in very clear
Defect Report or a Servic,~
terms that cadets would not be
Difficulty Report. Get them free
authorized to participate on
from your nearest Federal
Aviation Administration office.
After you drop this postage
paid card in the mail box, it
makes its way to the FAA Center
in Oklahoma City where the
information is cataloged in a
computer. Your inputs, along
with additional rep.orts supplied

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For the benefit of all
members of , Civil Air
Patrol, the latost statistics
of search and ~e
activities throughout the
oqlanization am shown
below.
T hese m unofficial
figures compiled by
Directorate of Opmmtiom
at CAP National
Hesdquartem.
(As of Jan. 13, 1974)

MISSION COMPLETE --.Civil Air Patrol's Lt. John
Pickweil (left) and Maj. Dale Jepson of the Alaskan Wing
assist a lady from their CAP aircraft after the completion of
a recent mercy mission. The young lady was hemorrhaging
and required immediate medical attention. The patient was
picked up at Tyonek Village without incident and returned to
Merill Field where she was transported by ambulance to the
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CHECKS MAP -- Civil Air Patrol and Civil Defense officials
map out traffic surveillance during a recent CAP/CD
exercise in Pennsylvania. From left to right are, John
Brabits, Dauplin County officer; Lt. Col. Harry Matters,
Pemwylvaaia Wing CAP/CD eoerdinatur and Maj. Richard
Biota, commander of Group 38(Pensylvaaia Wing.)

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CIVIL AIR PATROL NEWS

PAGE SIX

CAP-Red Cross
Perform Joint Test

After a general coastal survey,
specific items were requested
for close aerial observation and
damage assessment to be
relayed to the Red Cross
According to personnel
participating in the test, the overall operation was successful and
was
valuable information
obtained

G R AV E R C I T Y. C a l i f . - - T h e
American Red' Cross and Civil
Air Patrol's Five Cities Flight
joined forces recently in a test
simulating an earthquake and
tidal wave off the coast of Morro
Bay.
When the test was initiated, a
CAP aircraft was launched to
survey the diaster area A CAP
mobile communications unit was

Members Visit
was established betwo, nthetwo
Radio Company
also dispatched to the area.

Air-to-ground communications

CAP units while enroute to their
assigned destinations,
The communications unit was
set up near the Red Cross
headquarters. Simulated
damage reports were
transmitted from the aircraft to
the headquarters in order for
surface personnel to take action,

D A L L A S , Te x . - - C a d e t s a n d
senior members from the Gartex
Composite Squardon recently
paid a visit to the Collins Radio
Avionics Modification Center
located at Addison Airport.
The purpose of the visit was to
familiarize the CAP members
with the various aircraft and
facilities at Addison. They also
had the opportunity to ask

~o~,,oo~ of the Collins Radio

BISMARCK. N.D. -- Ten Civil
Air Patrol cadets of the
Bismarck Composite Squadron
recently completed a 16 hour
Radiological Monitoring course
conducted bv the Burleigh
C o u n t y D e f e n s e C i v i I
Preparedness Agency.
The course provided the basic
fundamentals on nuclear
w e a p o n s e ff e c t s , r a d i o l o g i c a l
instruments, monitoring
techniques, protective
measures, area monitoring
operations, decontamination and
standard operating procedures.
A ruling that persons under 18
years of age could not be
enrolled in Radiological
Monitoring courses because of
health dangers was recently
rescinded thus authorizing
cadets to have this training,

Company.
Host for the visit was Robert
L. Hess, marketing manager of
the Avionics Modification
Center.
He escorted the group through
the various departments of the
f a c i l i t y. T h e t o u r i n c l u d e d a
close up view of severalaircraft
present for servicing, including
both military
and
civilian
helicopters.

Texas Unit Hosts
Free Pilots School
B E D F O R D , Te x . - - T h e M i d Cities Composite Squadron
recently hosted a free 12 week
private pilots ground school
netting 25 graduates.
Of these graduates, five were
Civil Air Patrol members. All
students received a certificate
enabling them to take the
Federal Aviation Administration

The unit has plans to host
another free ground school in the
near future according to CAP Lt.
Oliver L. Moore, squadron
commander.
l p r i v a t e

p i l O t s

T H I S WAY U P - - R o b e r t L . H e s s e x p l a i n s t h e c o n t r o l s o f a h e l i c o p t e r t o m e m b e r s o f t h e
Gartex Composite Squadron during a recent visit to Addison Airport.

co ceroi
Unit Has Recruiting

Cadets Finish
CD Training

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Gilmore and Cadet MSgt. Nell
ROCHESTER, N.H. -- Cadets
and senior members of the
To d d v i s i t e d a l l f o u r c l a s s e s o f
Highlanders Composite
the Air Force JROTC program
Squadron here had a busy week
at Spalding High School. The two
from Dec. 1st through 5th as they
cadets presented a slide briefing
and talked to the AFJROTC
put recruiting plans into
32d
operation for
CAP's
cadets on the CAP program and
anniversary,
the relationship that CAP has
with the Air Force.
C a d e t s f r o m b o t h the
A five-minute segment onCivil
Highlanders Squadron and the
Air Patrol was shown twice daily
Seacoast Squadron arranged
on the noon and 5:30 p.m. news
special days during the period to
onCableTV fromthe 1st through
wear their CAP uniforms to
the 7th. The segment featured
school,
C a d e t L t , " C O l : , M ~ * r y F ~ " ~ ' e a g ~ m " ~ ~ ~

Gregg CountySquadron Holds
2 Day SAR Training Bivouac
L O N G V I E W, Te x . - - C a d e t s
and senior members from Civil
Air Patrol's Gregg County Squadron recently pitched their tents
near the Lake O' Pines to
participate in a search and
rescue training bivouac.

e x " a m i n a t i o n .

The Race

B Y C H A P L A I N ( M A J . ) K E N N E T H W.
HENSCHEL, USAF

with the gift of mercy and love,
Our only shield to put on!
Oh Locd, as I reflect on this rushing world--

Some folks say life is a rat race. They pursue
goals, but never seem to reach them. Others reach
their goals, but sense only emptiness. The prize is
often less than the anticipation.
Other folks run the race, but like the squirrel in
the cage, they run and run but never reach a
destination.
Then there are those.who are getting tired of the
race. They appear healthy on the outside, but their
inner spirits are strained and taut. Small obstacles
in the race cause immediate breakdowns.
Finally, some folks have given up all running.
Disappointments and failures outweigh the
successes. There was a day when no goal was too
distant; no competition was too great. As long as
they live, they know the race is there; it beckons
them to run. But now, strangely and sadly, the
wind has left their sails. They only watch others
run.
A friend of mine has asked questions about this
race, and has captured some important truths in
the following poem:
Almighty God-What ts thrs all tmpe~tant race we are runntng~
Where did re begin? Where does te end9
So many run madly w,th blinders ~n
Just re reach SOME ultimate end*
What frames of iromes when we all wpn the ".~¢*~
But find ft to be an eventual grave
Then--disregardlng all temporal rhin~ts ~v,,t,

I beg you let me stop awhile:
For I am very tired--so tired of hurrying nowhere!
So--while all THINGS pass away,
I implore you--give me the power to reach ~t and

During the weekend exercise,
the cadets trained in setting up
camp, familiarization with the
search and rescue pack and
attended a map and compass
reading class.
After the class, a hike was
taken to put into practice what
they had learned.
Other bivouacs are planned for
the squadron in the future and
will include training in shelter
making, survival, first aid at a
crash
scene,
and
communications along with
other SAR related subjects.

Colorado Cadets
Have New Buil

Grasp held of meaningful life--precious and dear.
Help me capture life's dearness and sweetnessSo that with You I can face another new year!

The Apostle Paul was enabled to know life's
dearness and sweetness. He had learned where it
begins, where it ends, and with whom it is all tied
up. He put it this way: "1 really do not think that I
have already won the race; the one thing I do,
however, is to forget what is behind me and do my
best to reach what is ahead. So I run straight
toward the goal in order to win the prize, which is
God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above."
He had a worthy goal in mind, and he sensed the
necessary resources. To first century Corinthian
Christians, he declared: "...I run straight for the
finish line; that is why I am like a boxer, who does
not waste his punches. I harden my body with
blows and bring it under complete control, to keep
from being rejected myself after having called~
others to the contest."
Saint Paul enjoyed running that race, and he
succeeded in turning the world upside down,
influencing people for good Have you caught the
vision of this race? Do you enjoy running that
race? Can y.ou believe the prize awaiting you?

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Th.'
commander of the Alpine
Squadron, CAP Lt. Robert Adolf
recently had a vacant plot of
land and a idea which turned into
a construction project for th.,
cadets of his unit.
A f t e r b u i l d i n g p e r m i t s w e r. ,
approved and donations ()f
building materials received, the
cadets of Alpine Squadron went
to work and constructed a new
building.
The building is located in
mountains where there is plenlv
of room for Colorado cadets t,~
hold bivouacs.

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In the following week, Col.
Edward J. Durnall, Air Force
Academy Liaison Officer for the
New Hampshire Seacoast area,
spoke to the cadet members of
Composite
the Highlanders
Squadron as well as members of
other localsquadrons.

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To m m y E . R i c e , a
command pilot with 18
years of active military
service, has arrived for
duty with National
Headquarters. He will
serve as Chief of Civil
Defense and Disaster
Activities. Colonel Rice
c a m e t o N a t i o n a l
Headquarters from the
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In The NEWS....

A P P R E C I AT I O N - C A P
Lt. Col. Noel A. Bullock,
(right), receives a
Certificte of Appreciation
from Max Ogle, Rocky
Mountain Region director
of Aerospace Education,
for his assistance to CAP
Aerospace Education
Workshops. Colonel
Bullock is a professor of
Aerospace Education at
Hinkley High School
Aurora, Colo.

HIGHEST CADET AWARD -- CAP Lt. Dennis Fichtel of the
New York Wing recently earned the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz
award. The presentation was made by Air Force Brig. Gen.
Leslie J. Westberg, (left), national commander, daring a
recent visit to the N.Y. Wing.

C I TAT I O N - - C a d e t L t .
Col. Jospeh C. Chin (left),
presents a Public Service
Citation to Mr. Kay of the
Caldors Department Store
in Framingham, Mass.
Caidors has allowed the
Thunderbolt Cadet
Squadron (Massachusetts
Wing) to set up several
static displays to promote
CAP.

O U T S TA N D I N G A SSgt. John M. Hawkins
holds the plaque presented
to him recently when he
was named the outstanding
cadet of the year from the
Winston-Salem Composite
Squadron. He was elected
for this honor by his fellow
cadets. Hawkins is
presently involved in the
squadron's flight training
program.

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COMMUNICATORS- Captains James Ashton (left) and
Robert Campion handle traffic in the communications
ON DISPLAY -- This display was part o[ an Aerospace Education exhibition at the New
section of the Emergency Operations Center at Albany
York State Armory recently. The entire display depicted the story of aviation including such
during the New York Civil Air Patrol/Civil Defense test.
items as an OX-5 aircraft engine of World War I vintage to a sophisticated replica of the Air
Maj. Robert Van Keuren acted as Mission Coordinator for
....... the successful test.
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Unit Locates Hunter
SAN JUAN, P.R, -- The Cabo Rojo High School Cadet Squadron
recently searched for and located a hunter reported missing for more
than 24 hours.
The team, headed by CAP Maj. Nolan R. Martine, unit commander,
received the request or assistance from the Cabo Rojo police
department.
After wading through waist-deep water of the marsh land at the
Federal Reserve Park near Cabo Rojo, the team located the body.
The mission, from the time of initial alert, took just five hours to
complete.

A Cougar In Camp
HARTFORD, Conn.--Would you believe a cougar demonstrating
karate?
That is what happened during the recent type B Encampment held
by the Hartford Composite Squadron. One of the highlights of the
encampment was a karate demonstration by Michael Forand, a local
karate teacher and member of the unit, his female pet cougar, and six
of his pupils.
In addition, the activities included a lecture on leadership and a fire
fighting demonstration.
Thirty cadets and 10 seniors attended the encampment.

Rubino Named Commander
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The commander of the Latrobe Composite
Squadron 606 was recently designated new National Commander of the
80th Division Veterans Association.
Lt. Thomas A. Rubino, served with Co. G, 317th Infantry, European
Theatre of Operations, and was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple
Heart and Combat Rifle Badge
He became affiliated with the 80th Division Veterans Association in
1947 and is a life member. He first served as a flag sergeant, then
progressed through several grades to vice commander before
assuming his present position.

AF Lends Support
NEWARK, Del. -- Air Force Recruiter, TSgt. Don Howerton,
recently extended his support, and assistance to the Delaware Wing.
Air Force Recruiting Service representatives and Civil Air Patrol
advisors and members exchanged views and identified many ways the
two organizations could offer support to each other.
Guest speakers for the occassi'on included the Delaware Wing
commander, Col. Louisa S. Morse and Air Force Capt. George T.
Doey, operations officer for USAF Recruiting Detachment 209 in
Philadelphia.

Unit Has Busy Month
DENVER, Colo. -- The Timberlake Squadron (Colorado Wing)
recently had a busy month. They held a pistol safety and
familiarization program and a model rocket construction and design
contest.
The unit received the pistol training at the Marine Corps Training
Facility as part of the Marine Corps community awareness program.
The program was arranged by USMC Lt. John P. McDermott and
conducted by Marine Sergeants Jordon Martin and Gary Welch.
There were 14 rockets entered In the rocket contest with Cadet Steve
Gallaway taking first place. Cadets Ann Miller and Ron Horton placed
second and third respectively.
Detail of construction, paint and color design were the factors used
in judging the winner.

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MAXWELL AFB, Ala. --Do
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interested in receiving the Civil
Air Patrol NEWS?
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Maxwell AFB, Ala., 36112. The
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ELT TALK -- Dick Drengel (left) Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Western Region
accident prevention coordinator discusses electronic locator transmitter (ELT)
equipment with CAP Maj. Ray Johnson, California Wing's deputy commander (center) and
John Kemper FAA regional chief of frequency management. The ELT was a special subject
during the California Wing's recent media seminar on search and rescue held jointly with
the USAF and FAA.

C A P / FA A / A F J o i n F o r c e s
To Conduct Medi Seminar"
BURBANK, Calif. -- The California
Wing along with representatives from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
and Air Force recently conducted an
educational seminar for news media from
a four county area centered around Los
Angeles.
The purpose was to provide up-to-date
information on the roles and missions
each organization performs in conducting
air search and rescue operations.
With an upward trend evident in the use
of general aviation aircraft, the
statistical probability of aircraft being
downed due either to adverse weather
conditions, crew error or mechanical
malfunction also increases.
The concept for this program was
initiated by the California Wing and soon
gained the endorsement of the Air Force
and FAA.
Full cooperation was extended through
the FAA's Western Region. This included
the printing and mailing of written
material to the media as well as that for
dissemination at the seminar and active
participation of their representatives.
The Air Force has the responsibility as
executive manager for the National
search and rescue plan for Mainland U. S.
and Alaska.
CAP performs more than S) percent of
all the search, and rescue hours
nationwide each year for the U. S. Air
Force's Aerospace Rescue and Recovery
Service.
The FAA is charged with the overall
national responsibility for flying safety.
They also operate the nationwide network
of aviation radio communications and
electronic navigation facilities and
through the medium of communications
checks is the first agency involved when
an aircraft is reported missing.
During the seminar, briefings were
conducted on FAA's, CAP's and the Air
Force's search and air rescue
responsibilities and operations.
John Kemper, FAA Regional Chief of
Frequency Management, explained the
role the ELT will play in searching for
downed aircraft along with some of the

problems that have been encountered
with the system.
The experts pointed out that "while the
ELT is an important step in the right
direction it is not a cure-all and it also
brings into play its own set of new
problems."
First, it is not infallible although it has
been designed for maximum reliability
and to withstand high impact forces. Also,
they can be destroyed or damaged in a
crash or their owners can fail to insure
that they have fresh batteries and have
been properly maintained.
In rugged mountainous terrain common
to much of California it would be
necessary for a search aircraft to be
virtually over the downed aircraft to use
the ELT signal.
"The most serious problems with the
ELT," Mr. Kemper continued, "are not
those directly involved with its use as a
crash locator device."
These come about with the handling of
the ELT by owners, pilots, maintenance
personnel and non-aviation-involved users
such as hunters, boaters and campers.
Many times these users are unfamiliar
with the operation of electronic devices
and trip them needlessly or unknowingly.
In addition, they could get into the hands
of individuals Who might deliberately
cause them to emit false signals.
During last year, FAA reports that
there were more than 900 false ELT
signals heard.
"It becomes obvious that rescue
,officials can not launch into a full-scale
search every time a signal is heard," the
FAA official explained.
"It will be necessary to carefully
correlate each signal with other
information available indicating it is in
fact coming from an aircraft in trouble.
This in itself will be time consuming in
many instances."
"In other words the mere fact that _the
ELT becomes mandatory aboard aircraft
on June 30, 1974 does not necessarily
present any magic solution to the
problems of missing aircraft search,"
Mr. Kemper concluded.

PAGENINE

. ClVlt AiR pATROL NEWS

. FEBRUAR~ ,1974

WE GOOFED? In the December issue of the Civil Air Patrol NEWS
we printed a photo of some members who were in violation of CAP's
grooming standards.
Since that time we have received several letters about that photo
from throughout Civil Air Patrol.
T h e f o l l o w i n g l e t t e r w r i t t e n ' b y M a j . B a r t o l o O r t i z , C A P, f r o m
Puerto Rico is an example of our mail:
"As a former CAP cadet (1959-62) and as a unit commander since
August 1968 1 have heard a lot of complaints from boys and girls.
"The boys complain about hair cut, mustaches and sideburns while
the girls complain about skirt length and HAIR LENGTH.
"I keep telling them that I do not write the regulations and that the
regulations must be followed by everybody at all levels; from the
squadron up to National Headquarters.
"It is very shameful that the CAP NEWS published a picture of three
CAP cadets with their hair as long as that. If the Wing does not care
about the regulations concerning the grooming standards and hair
styling for the female cadets the least the National Headquarters can
do is refuse to publish pictures like that.
"I am strongly in favor of more easy hair styling and grooming
standards, but as long as we don't have a change, a regulation must be
followed by everybody. I am having a lot of complaints from both boys
and girls why they can' not have their hair like the girls in the picture.
They say that if National can accept it for publication, it is the same as
giving their blessings to those variations."
We a g r e e w i t h t h e M a j o r ' s c o m m e n t s a n d a p o l o g i z e t o a n y o t h e r
members who may have gotten the impression that National had
}owered the standards.
The staff of the Civil Air Patrol NEWS regrets the error and assures
our readers that we will attempt to catch like violations in the future.
We a r e ' h a p p y a b o u t o n e t h i n g . S u c h a r e s p o n s e s h o w s w e h a v e
readership. Keep those cards and letters coming. They keep us on our
toes.
DUAL WINNER -- Air Force Academy Cadet Robert R. Sarnoski (left), recently received
both the Frank G. Brewer Memorial Award and the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award from Air
F o r c e B r i g . G e n . H o y t S . Va n d e n b e r g J r. , c o m m a n d a n t o f c a d e t s a t t h e A c a d e m y.

AFA Cadet Named Winner
Of Two Outstanding Honors
A I R F O R C E A C A D E M Y,
Colo. -- Air Force Academy
Cadet Robert R. Sarnoski was
recently named as recipient of
the Frank G. Brewer Aerospace
Award and the Gen. Carl A.

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N E W D U T Y- A n e w
Chief of Flight Operations,
Maj. Jacob M. Bennett,
has arrived for duty at
National Headquarters.
Prior to his" assignment
w i t h
N a t i o n a l
Headquarters, Major
Bennett served with the
3800 Air Base Wing at
Maxwell. The Air Force
pilot has 12 years of active
service.

Spaatz Award for outstanding
achievement in Civil Air Patrol.
Cadet Sarnoski, who entered
the Academy in July as a
freshman, was a member of the
New Britain Cadet Squadron
(Connecticut Wing) for more
than two years.
The Spaatz Award marked his
rapid advancement in the CAP
Cadet Program. It is the highest
award given to a cadet,
T h e B r e w e r Aw a r d , n a m e d i n
memory of aviation leader
F r a n k G . B r e w e r, i s g i v e n i n
recognition for outstanding
youth leadership in the field ~)f
aerospace education. Sarnoski
was designated winner of the
award for 1973 in competition
with other CAP cadets around
the nation,
During the year prior to
e n t e r i n g t h e A c a d e m y, C a d e t
Sarnoski was the assistant
director of cadet activities in
t h e C o n n e c t i c u t W i n g s t a ff . H e
was selected for the

International Air'Cade~
Exchange Program in 1973, but
gave up that privilege to enter
the Academyinstead.
He participated in CAP
summer encampments at Camp
H e n d e r s o n a n d We s t o v e r A F B .
He has also attended the Space
Flight Orientation Course at
Huntsville, Ala., and earned his
FA A p r i v a t e p i l o t c e r t i fi c a t e o n
a CAP flying scholarship.
"Civil Air Patrol cadet
training, based on Air Force
organizati.on, affords the
opportunity to learn about selfdiscipline and achievement in a
military atmosphere," "Cadet
Sarnoski said. "I recommend
CAP cadet training as good
preparation for any young man
seeking a nomination to a
service academy."
The two awards were
presented by Air Force Brig.
G e n . H o y t S . Va n d e n b e r g J r. ,
commandant of cadets at the
Academy.

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E L PA S O , Te x . - - T h i r t y c a d e t s f r o m t h e E l P a s o C o m p o s i t e
S q u a d r o n ( Te x a s W i n g ) w e r e r e c e n t l y fl o w n b y a g r o u p o f E l P a s o
pilots to Alamogordo, N.M., for a visit to Holloman AFB.
T h e p i l o t s , I S i n a l l , r e p r e s e n t i n g E ! P a s o Av i a t i o n A s s o c i a t i o n ,
Chapter 125 of the Experimental Aircraft Association and individual
aircraft owners, flew the cadets at no charge as an orientation flight
and u a tdken of apptecia~t.ion fo~ ~the w~k d~_..one~b~y ~AP me embers. ..............
Pilots, cadets and guests were hostedby the-A]amogorun uAr umt
and were given a tour, which featured a close up inspection of an F-4
Phantom aircraft.

Unit Holds Pilot Clinic
W H I T E P L A I N S , N . Y. - - M o r e t h a n 1 0 0 C i v i l A i r P a t r o l a n d a r e a
pilots recently attended a .General Aviation Pilot Educational Clinic
sponsored by the Westchester Group, Civil Air Patrol.
T h e c l i n i c w a s c o n d u c t e d b y t h e F e d e r a l Av i a t i o n A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
General Aviation District Office and was highlighted by a bank of eight
ATC-510 simulators which were set up in the auditorium so that the
pilots could get in some IFR practice.
The group, commanded by Lt. Col. Louis Wolff, plans to hold these
clinics on a regular basis.

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BELLAIRE, Tex. -- Mrs. Herbert J. Konze representing the Burkett
Miller American Legion Auxiliary Unit, Post 77, recently made a
surprise presentation to the Bayou City Composite Squadron.
A check for $150 Was given to the unit in appreciation for work CAP
does in promoting patriotism through its cadet program~
C A P L t . C o l . P e t e W h i t n e y, s q u a d r o n c o m m a n d e r a c c e p t e d t h e
donation on behalf of the unit and expressed the appreciation of all the
unit's members.
The money will be used to assist cadets with their uniform and
materials expenses.

GOOD CITIZENSHIP MEDALS- Lt. James R. Brown
(left), and Cadet Capt. Patrick Shay proudly display their
awards recently received from the Sons of the American
Revolution. Brown's citation accompanying his award read
in part..." He has set high moral standards for the cadets
and has worked tirelessly to insure that the cadets are ready
to assist in any search and rescue effort". Shay's read in
part..." He has risen rapidly through the cadet ranks, scored
well on all achievements and named cadet squadron
c o m m a n d e r. " B o t h a r e m e m b e r s o f Te x a s ' Ty l e r C o m p o s i t e
S q u a d r o n .
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FEBRtJARY~ t974

i CIVIL A!R PATROL NEWS.

IDEA MART

Sq. Advertises Capabilities
WESTMINISTER, Md.The Carroll Composite
Squadron (Maryland Wing) is
advertising their capability
to assist during an
emergency mission.
The unit has compiled an 18page booklet outlining what
CAP aid is available should
any disaster strike in their
area.
The booklet has been
distributed to county
government officials, county
Civil Defense, county police
and fire departments, The
Salvation Army and the
County American Red Cross
chapter.
Included in the booklet is a
listing of eight local missions
the unit is capable of

performing, squadron
emergency pnone numbers,
Maryland Wing resources
which could be used as backup of the Carroll Squadron
and a section which covers
"CAP Assistance during
Natural Disasters."
Commenting on the success
of the booklet, CAP 1st Lt.
Donald R. Jordan,
information officer for the
unit said, "The chief
dispatcher for the county fire
headquarters has already
contacted us in reference to
this booklet requesting a set
of color slides for inclusion in
his public relations program." The slides will be
shown to demonstrate bow
the Carroll S qquadron and

~CAP stands ready to assist
during local and state-wide
disasters.
Lieutenant Jordan said that
the squadron is planning to
enlarge the booklet next year
to include the cadet and
senior
programs,
communications, flying and
other emergency services.

Aid_ Training
Benefits
CAP Officer

GASTON[A, N. C.--First Aid
training obtained through Civil
Air Patrol came into play
recently when a member of the
Gastonia Composite Squadron
came upon an accident near
Raleigh, N.C.
First Lt. Jerry Oxendine
noticed a wrecked auto and upon
examination found a young man
lying on the ground in obvious
pain.
After calming the victim, he
examined him and discovered
what appeared to be a broken leg.
The lieutenant obtained a blanket
from one of the spectators and
....
looked for signs of shock.
:
A doctor happened on the scene
and took charge of the victim
i while Lieutenant Oxendine
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helped control the crowd and
direct traffic.
Both the police and doctor
praised Lt. Oxendine's actions.

........ Family Aided
During Flood
RED CROSS RECOGNITION -- Civil Air Patrol Captains
Fred W. Hess and wife Marion of the National Capital Wing
are presented a American National Red Cross certificate of
appreciation by Dr. Betty L. McLaughlin, chairman of safety
programs, Alexandria, Va. The CAP husband and wife team
were honored for organizing and coordinating various first
aid classes and further coordinating first aid and emergency
assistance during Hurricane Agnes.

Your Help'Needed
We have reason to believe that certain contractual agreements
relative to room rates, room confirmations, and total room
commitments were not fulfilled during the convention in Las
Vegas.
In an effort to prove or disprove any such contention, we would
like to ask all who attended the convention to cooperate in a CAPwide survey.
If you attended the convention, please read the following survey
form carefully, answer all questions accurately and then cut out
and mail to Executive Director, Hq CAP-USAF, Maxwell AFB, AI
36112. We ask your help in an effort to be of greater service in future
convention planning.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and indulgence and we
hope that enough conclusive data will be furnished to make this
effort worthwhile' and meaningful.
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WESTMINSTER, Md. -- A
multi-state flood warning from
the U.S. Weather Bureau
climaxed for personnel of the
Carroll Composite Squadron
recently when they were called
upon to furnish transportation
for a family of five..
The squadron utilized their
four-wheel drive vehicle to
transport the family into their
home.
Snowdrifts, mud and heavy
ground water necessitated the
use of a four-wheel drive vehicle
to negotiate the two miles of
road they traveled.
The Carroll Squadron had been
placed on stand-by status by both
the Carroll County Civil Defense
Headquarters and the Carroll
County Central Alarm.
T h e m e l t i n g s n o w, h e a v y
rainfall and frozen ground
caused flood or near-flood
conditions in a 30 county area of
We s t Vi r g i n i a , Vi r g i n i a a n d
Maryland.

C E R T I F I C AT E - - H a r o l d P e t e r s ( l e f t ) , o f r a d i o s t a t i o n
WOMI recently received a certificate of outstanding service
to Civil Air Patrol through the news media. The certificate
w a s p r e s e n t e d b y L t . O r v i l l e L . R i c h a r d s o n , C A P,
information officer of the Owensboro Composite Squadron
(Kentucky Wing) on behalf of the Natioal Commander and
Lt. Col. H.C. Sload, CAP, commander of the Owensboro unit.
The presentation was made at the unit's headquarters at the
Owensboro Daviess County Airport.

H, dp Yourselg!
MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- Help yourself and at the same time you
help others.
Officials in the Cadet Testing Division explained that many cadet
achievement contracts 7and 11 are being received at National without
the necessary print-out for either the Aerospace Education Exam or
the Leadership Exam, thereby causing a delay in receiving an answer.
Failure to include the required prin~t necelmitate,~a research of
the files to verify a passing score. This research can cau~-~lays to
the cadet involved as weIl as to other cadets whose material must wait
until the score is verified.
Members are asked to attach one of the two copies of the test print
out sent to each unit when the test is graded. Help yourself and others
to speedy service.

Unit Presented Flag
SALINAS, Calif. -- The Salinas Squadron 46 recently received a
United States Flag which was flown over the "Nation's Capitol.
The flag was acquired for the cadets by the Honorable Burr L.
Talcott, U.S. Congressman from California's 12th District.

I l i i l l l i i l i U i i R l l l d n l l B l l i i n m i i i i l l l l l U l

(Circle Your Answer)
I stayedat the
Motel/Hotel
I had a confirmed reservation.
Yes No
My reservation was honored.
Yes No
I had a confirmed room rate
Yes No
My room rate (as quoted) was honored.
Yes No
My room rate was higher than that requested.
Yes No
I requested an $
room.
room.
I received an $
I was satisfied with my accommodations.
Yes No
I was satisfied with my room rate.
Yes No
Note: Any proof of discrepancy between room rate confirmation
and rate charged, if provided, would be most helpful and
appreciated.
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First Student
Completes Solo
GRAND
PRAIRIE,
TEX.--The solo flight training
program of the Crusader
Composite Squadron recently
graduated its first student pilots.
Cadet Maj. Sherry Davis and
Cadet 2d Lt. Gilbert Taylor both
finished the program and will
continue in the squadron's
private pilot program. .

STREAMER- Maj. William E. Batts IIl (left),leadership
officer to the Wintston-Salem Composite Squadron (North
Carolina Wing) and Cadet 2d Lt. Bobby Scoggin add the
unit's second consecutive Unit Citation Streamer to the
squadron's flag, .... - .......... '....'..,', .'..-.-., ,.','." ....

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.CIVIL AIR PATROL NEWS

F~BRUARYI 1974, i

Female Cadet Now Mechanic
EGLIN AFB, Fla.--"I believe
I can accomplish most of the jobs
on the flightline but I am not
going to try and do something
that is over my head just to prove
a point.'"
This statement was recently
made by a former Civil Air
Patrol member who rose to the

'position of Cadet Commander of
Manhattan's Squadron 4 I New
York Wing. )
Air Force Airman First Class
Diane Scobee was the lady
speaking. She now serves as a
helicopter mechanic with the Air
Force's 55th Aerospace Rescue
and Recovery Squadron, Eglin

AFB, Fla.
Upon arrival at Lackland AFB.
Te x . , f o r b a s i c m i l i t a r y
training. Airman Scobee stressed
to military personnel evaluators
she was determined to work on
an Air Force flightline.
Although encountering some
difficulty convincing them she
was in fact serious about
becoming a mechanic, the Air
Force bought the idea and off she
w e n t t o Te c h n i c a l Tr a i n i n g
School.
While attending training, she
met and married another "blue
suiter" who was training to be a
GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex.--Two squadrons in the Southwest Region j e t a i r c r a f t m e c h a n i c . U p o n
have initiated a new program to spur the interest of new Civil Air
graduation, both were assigned
Patrol cadets.
to Eglin.
The activity, designed along the lines of the International Air Cadet
Accepted at first with some
Exchange, is aimed primarily at the new cadet who is not yet eligible
reservations by co-workers,
for many of the national programs.
Diane proved she could hold her
Initiated by the Crusader Composite Squadron of Dallas, Tex., the own in the predominately male
first exchange was between Cadet Butler Faulk of the Crusasder unit career field.
and Cadet Anthony Hall of the Lawton Composite Squadron, Lawton,
Her supervisor thinks she is
Okla.
working out fine. He said, "Thus
While the cadets were in their host homes, their new "parents" took
far she has performed as good of
total charge of them and saw to it that they were exposed 'to the
a job as the other airmen."
attractions available in the area.
Diane stated that her husband
Both cadets stated that they enjoyed the program and hoped that it
doesn't mind her working as a
could be expanded.
helicopter mechanic as long as
she doesn't neglect her household
duties.

SW Region Initiates
Program Of Interest

Maine Charters 3d Squadron
In Remote Northern County

AUGUSTA, Maine--In one of
Maine's most heavilv forested
and underpopulated counties.
Aroostook, Civil Air Patrol has
increased its activities by
chartering a third squadron.
CAP Col. Richard T. Davis,
wing commander recently
chartered the Border Senior
Squadron and this unit along with
Caribon Composite Squadron and
Northern Maine Squadron ring
Aroostook County with CAP
personnel.
The new unit is literally
located on the Canadian border
and is commanded by SM Lyman
M, P.rior. He is also a captain in

HAPPY OCCASION -Mayor Robert L. Burton
Jr., of Springfield, Ohio
proudly displays the
plaque recently presented
him by the Springfield
Squadron 1902. The mayor
was made an honorary
member in CAP for his
"support of CAP and in
aviation in genei'al." CAP
Lt. Phyllis Morse,
s q u a d r o n c o m m a n d e r,
made the presentation.

the Maine Army National Guard.
The addition of CAP pilots and
aircraft to the region will
increase safety for the many who
come into this remote section to
enjoy the excellent hunting and
fishing.

'High Marks' Given
Wing During CD Test

CAP Scores
Unique Find
OGDEN. Utah--As the
electronic locator transmitter
fELT) business picks up with
Civil Air Patrol units across the
country, many squadrons have
performed search and rescue
missions (SAR) using the system
with successful results.
What appears to be one of the
most unusual finds in
conjunction with an ELT was
recently made by Wolfgang
Lange of the Ogden Senior
Squadron.
The Ogden Municipal Airport
picked up a strong ELT signal
and immediately launched
several light aircraft in search
for a possible downed aircraft
near the airport. None of these
aircraft were equipped with a
directional finder I DF) to pick up
the ELT signal.
Lunge, who is a chief flight
i n s t r u c t o r, w a s p r e s e n t a n d
suspected that the ELT had been
activated accidently on a parked
aircraft. He boarded the
squadron's T-41 aircraft, which is
fully equipped for an ELT find.
and began a-on-the-ground
search which lead him between
two hangers.
As he homed in on the strong
signal, the ELT was located. Not
on a parked or crashed aircraft,
but laying on a mechanic's work
bench where it had been
accidently activated.

S E N D F O R T H E L AT E S T F R E E C ATA L O G

FEMALE MECHANIC--Airman First Class Diane Scobee, a
former CAP cadet, and now a helicopter mechanic in the U. S.
Air Force checks a hoist while working on her job at Eglin AFB,
Fla. (U. S. Air Force Photo)

Lt. Becomes Nurse
BILLINGS, Mont.--A 10 year
veteran of Civil Air Patrol, Lt.
Maria Patterson recently
celebrated CAP's 32nd birthday
by accepting a commission in the
U. S. Navy's Nurse Corps.

BURBANK, Calif. -- More
than 300 senior,' n, temb~wdcadets of the California Wing
participated in the 1973 Civil
Defense evaluation exercise
which was given "high marks"
by Air Force evaluators.

The 1973 graduate of the
Montana State University School
of Nursing was a member of the
Billings Composite Squadron.

The senamo found California in
the grip of paralyzing floods
brought about the two huge
storm fronts moving in from the
Pacific Ocean. During the
mission the situation was
complicated by two aircraft
"accidents" involving USAF
planes with nuclear devices
aboard.

After an orientation course,
she will be assigned to the
Bremerton Naval Hospital in
Washington.
Her present plans include
staying active in CAP.

Three CD support bases were
established at Burbank, Stockton
and Chico, Calif. Lt. Col. James
D . B i g e l o w, c o m m a n d e r o f
Squadron 110, was named overall
mission coordinator.

HAMBURGERS

Forty aircraft put in 105 hours
ftying.t~l sorties. ,~'total of 86
surface vehicles were utilized
along with 76 communications
stations
32 fixed and 44
mobile.
A
portable
VHF
communications relay station
was positioned on top of 8,300foot Mt. Pinos, 85 miles north of
Los Angeles, and manned by
Warrant Officer Fred Beaver of
Squadron 9 and Cadet Sgt. Allen
Stoughten of Squadron 95. They
tied VHF nets in Southern
California and in the San Joaquin
Va l l e y t o g e t h e r f o r t h e C D
mission. In addition, Lt. Col. Ed
Lewis, wing director of
Operations and Maj. Frank
Burnham, wing director of
Information, flying at 15,000 feet
near Castle AFB relayed
conference traffic between the
Burbank and Stockton mission
coordinators.
Civil Defense officials who
acted as observers and made
inputs to the USAF evaluation
officer's reports were
particularly pleased with the
radiation monitoring capability
demonstrated during the mission.

Unit Gets Flag,
Also Donation

EVERETT, Wash. The Paine
Field Composite Squadron
recently received a hand sewn
Civil Air Patrol flag from Byron
Lenius. owner of the Flag
Manufacturing Co. of Lynwood.
Wash.
Mr. Lenius has a complete
collection of U.S. flags--27
different flags--starting with the
13 stars up to the present 50 stars.
The unit also received a $50
donation from the Black Clawson
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE--Here's another way to put Civil
Air Patrol in the eyes of the public. The Marshall Composite Inc., of Everett. The money was
presented by Mrs. June
Squadron (Missouri Wing) talked the local Hardee's Hamburger
Kappmeyer, a representative of
shop in Marshall into advertising CAP. 9.n.th.e.ir bi,llbQard ........ the company.

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PAGE TWELVE

. ,FEBRUARY11974

Gone Are The Good 'Oil' Days
by Capt. W.B. Hartley Jr., USAF
Chief of Airlift Requirements
Remember when we once leaped in our trusty
aircraft and roared into the sky with only one purpose
in mind--reach our destination in the least possible
time? Rules were simpler, the skies were less
crowded, and avgas was plentiful (and relatively
cheap). Fuel conservation consisted of landing at our
destination prior to running the tanks dry. Ah, those
were the good old days.
I' don't need to tell you that those "'good old days"
are now gone. Now the name of the game is to use the
least amount of fuel possible before reaching your
destination. The two most important factors which can
reduce fuel consumption are careful flight planning
and proper cruise control. We will talk about cruise
control and that mysterious little knob that controls
the mixture later. Let's first look at flight planning.
Flight planning can be relatively simple or complex
depending on various factors which will affect our
flight. The first thing we should check is the weather.
What the friendly weatherman tells us will help
determine three things about our flight--altitude,
route, and necessary fuel reserve.
When we choose an altitude we take into
consideration winds aloft and trip length. Since winds
aloft usually increase significantly as altitude
increases, we will plan to fly into a headwind at Iower
altitudes and take advantage of tailwinds'by flying as
high as possible.
When winds are not a significant factor, we place
more emphasis on the length of the trip for choosing an
altitude. For short flights Iless than 200 miles),
altitudes around 5,000 feet offer the best economy since
additional fuel is required to climb to higher levels. The
higher altitudes begin to pay off when the trip distance
exceeds 400 miles. As an example, a Cherokee 180would
burn about one gallon less fuel if we climb to 5,000 feet
rather than 10,000 feet for a 150-mile trip. This figure is
based on climb to altitude from sea level and cruising
at 60% power. As previously stated, the reduced time
enroute due to the increase in true air speed realized by
flying at a higher altitude begins to pay off only on
extended trips. Incidentally, aircraft owners' manuals
give us very little guidance toward optimum altitude
selection, so it would behoove each of us to do a little
research on our particular aircraft and work up some
optimum altitude figures for various distances.
Our route of flight will certainly be affected by the
enroute weather. A great deal of fuel can be saved if
we wait a few hours for a front to pass through rather
than trying to fly around it (it will be a lot safer, too! ).
Since the shortest distance between two points is a
straight line, why spend needless time zig-zagging
between VOR stations when we are VFR. Let's
practice some good old map reading when distance can
be saved.
We have our altitude and route, so now we can begin
to fill out our FAA flight plan-almost. When we reach
item 4 we have to enter a true air speed for our trip.
What power setting have you been using for cruise?
Seventy-five percent, 70 percent? No more. Let's start
using 60 percent power for normal cruise (after all, the
name of the game is fuel conservation.) We can save
16-18 percent on fuel by cruising at 60 percent rather
than 75 percent power. It might make our trip a little
longer, but it is better than not being able to go at all
due to a lack of fuel. Now we can finish our flight plan
(be sure and use it--it could save fuel for a SAR
mission later).
Several techniques can be employed to save fuel
prior to take-off. Accomplish as many checklist items
as possible prior to engine start. This includes the ATC
clearance if you are going IFR. Hold ground time to a
minimum by using shorter taxi routes and intersection
take-offs when safety permits.
After airborne, we will climb to our desired altitude
as fast as possible so that we can reduce our fuel flow
by leaning the mixture. Disregarding winds, we will
use the best rate of climb speed, Vy, for our aircraft.
This of course gives us the most altitude gained in the
least time. One fuel saving technique we may use.
during climb is to reduce the power to 75 percent after
we reach a safe altitude. Check your owner's manual
to see if this is permissible. Extra fuel is metered to
engines at full throttle for cooling. Most engines do not
need this extra cooling effect at or below 75 percent
power.
We can reduce our fuel consumption considerably
after level off by leaning the mixture to achieve a
favorable balance between economy and performance.
More has probably been written, spoken, and
misunderstood about leaning the fuel mixture, than
any other physical aspect of the aircraft.
Before going further, let me discuss a little theory
behind mixtures and how they affect combustion.
Mixtures are expressed as a ratio of the amount of air
versus fuel that enters the engine. A mixture of 10:1

consumption dramatically with only about a four
would mean that there are ten parts of air for each
percent sacrifice of relative power.
part of fuel going into the engine. A "rich" mixture
Well, the preceding explains the effects of the
contains an excess of fuel, while a "lean" mixture
mixture control, now we will discuss how to lean the
contains an excess of air. The terms rich and lean
mixture. Let me first point out that there is no
indicate deviations from the "ideal" mixture of about
"absolutely correct" method to use. I strongly
15:1 (where all the fuel and oxygen particles are
encourage you to refer to your engine or aircraft
theoretically used in combusion. The "ideal" mixture
manual if in doubt. The following techniques are
produces the highest cylinder head and exhaust gas
presented as an accepted method that I find simple
temperatures (CHT and EGT). Any departure from
and effective.
this ideal mixture produces lower temperatures. A
The simplest and most reliable method of leaning is
common misbelief is that these temperatures
to use an exhaust gas temperature (EGT) gauge.
continue to increase as the mixture is progressively
These instruments are easy to install and relatively
leaned. This is not the case. Additional fuel produces a
inexpensive. A reliable EGT gauge for a single-engine
richer mixture which leaves excess fuel vapor in the
aircraft can be purchased for less than $200 with some
cylinder after combusion. On the other hand, leaner
avialable under $100. Leaning the mixture usingEGT
mixtures leave excess oxygen in the cylinder.
is a relatively simple procedure. Instructions are
As more fuel is introduced at settings richer than the
included with the guage, but the following procedure is
ideal mixture, the extra fuel vapor speeds up
a good guide:
combustion and converts energy into power more
1. Set desired power according to cruise charts in
rapidly. This "best power" mixture occurs at ratios
your owner's manual. (Recall that we were going to
"between 12:1 and 13:1 and should give us the highest
use 60% ).
airspeed at a given power setting. The additional fuel
2. Retard the mixture control slowly until peak EGT
vapor also acts to cool the engine. Take-off power
is reached.
settings :(full throttle, full rich, at sea level) are
3. Set mixture to maintain peak EGT (or whatever is
slightly richer than best power mixtures, but the
recommended). This gives us a good economy setting.
additional fuel is necessary for cooling.
Best power settitlgs (more gas) are found on the rich
As mixture ratios become progressively richer, the
side of peak EGT.
power produced decreases. The extra fuel causes the
,Assuming that we have not installed an EGT gauge.
engine to run dirty resulting in spark plug fouling and
yet, leaning becomes more difficult and introduces a
engine deposits. As a side note a richer mixture also
certain degree of guesswork. Use the following
increases pollutants from exhaust emissions. At a
procedure for an aircraft with a fixed pitch propeller:
mixture ratio of about 8:1, combustion ceases and the
1. Set RPM for the desired power using cruise
engine simply floods out.
charts.
Conversely, if we lean the mixture past the ideal
2. Retard the mixture control until the RPM peaks
setting (15:1, remember?), we end up with excess
and drops slightly. If the engine is running smooth, we
oxygen in the cylinder after combustion.
are now in a good economy range. Best power settings
Since oxygen alone will not produce power, engine
are obtained by advancing the mixture beyond peak
temperatures again decrease. However, now these
RPM until the RPM decreases slightly. This same
temperatures drop more rapidly until the engine stops
procedure will work on an engine with a constant
due to fuel starvation at a mixture ratio of 18:1. The
speed propeller if we use manifold pressure (MAP)
excess oxygen and water vapor produced tends to
instead of RPM.
cause oxidation inside the cylinder. If combined with
This method of leaning without an EGT gauge
high temperatures associated with normal
becomes more unreliable in rough air where RPM or
combustion, this oxidation can result in damage to
MAP readings may fluctuate. In this event use the old
spark plugs, exhaust valves, and other internal engine
"ear" method to lean. Simply retard the mixture until
components.
The mixture ratio which gives us the best.economy . . . . . . . ~ - t h e - e ~ u e b e g i n s . t o r u ~ r . ~ c e i t u n t i l
smooth operation is obtained.
(the most power for the least fuel) is just slightly
There you have it! You see the mixture control is
leaner than the "ideal" mixture. Further leaning
really more than a device to start and stop the engine.
creates too great a penalty in performance. Since we
It can be used to significantly reduce fuel consumption
are striving for better fuel economy these days, it
and save you money. In fact a few quick calculations
follows that we should cruise at these settings. The
will reveal that the average pilot could save enough
following graph is extracted from a typical engine
through reduced fuel costs in a few months to pay for
manufacturer's manual and illustrates the
an EGT gauge. With fuel costs rising and supplies
relationship between EGT, performance, economy,
decreasing, economics demand that we make the most
and fuel consumption. No specific value is assigned to
of what we have.
fuel consumption since it will vary considerably
Before ending our discussion on mixtures, here are a
between different engines:
few general rules to follow when leaning the mixture:
1. The mixture may be leaned at any altitude with
the power reduced to 75 percent or less.
2. The mixture may be leaned during the climb if the
power is reduced to75 percent or less.
3. The mixture m~/y have to be leaned at high
density altitudes to achieve maximum power for takeoff and climb. "
4. Return mixture to full rich before increasing
power settings.
5. Never exceed the maximum red-line cylinder
head or oil temperature.
6. Remember that the effect of the mixture control
is non-linear. It may do very little for a whole inch and
then show striking results in the next eighth of an inch.
7. Read your owner's manual carefully and establish
a recommended procedure for leaning at various
power settings.
8. Be sure and add "FULL RICH" to your landing
checklist in case you have to make a go-around.
9. Never manually lean engines'equipped with an
automatic mixture control fuel system.
10. Readjust the mixture when flying from warm air
into cold air, or vice versa.
11. Carburetor heat enriches the mixture by
reducing the air density going into the engine, so reset
the mixture control when using carb heat for extended
periods.
12. Lean the mixture during descent to obtain
smooth engine operation. Most fuel injected engines
run rough with the mixture full rich at low power
settings.
MAX.
Ft~U~
TOO
BEST
ip,~e; ue'r
ECONOtff
POWER
LEAN
Think of the mixture control as your fine tuning
CJIUISE
knob. Proper use of it allows you to operate your
engine economically and cleanly. Remember that we
all must do our part to help alleviate this energy crisis.
If we follow the procedures outlined in this article, we
Note thatpeak EGToccurs just to the rich side of the
will be repaid with improved performance, lower
best economy range. Also, when we compare the
operating costs, lower fuel consumption, and a
relative percent power with the specific fuel
cleaner environment. (A follow-up article will appear
consumption tines, we see that ci'uising at peak EGT
next month on detonation, pre-ignition, and gasoline
rather than max power cruise reduces .fuel
q u a l i t i e s )
. . . . . . . . . . . .

_FEBRUARYt 1974

'J~LGE THIRTEEN
, ~IVIL AIR PATI~L NEWS

Are You Weather-Wise?

Ground Loops!
Landing has always been
considered the most hazardous
phase of flight. It's not difficult
to start an aircraft engine, taxi
or takeoff, but to land an aircraft
properly has always been a
problem.
In 1973, there were 47 aircraft
mishaps (27 flight accidents, 20
flight incidents), 22 of which
involved landings! That 22
represents 47 percent of the
pilots who were involved in
aircraft mishaps within CAP.
Almost 80 percent of these
landing mishaps were in tailwheel type aircraft 1C-305, L-16,
PA-18, PA-12, 7GC, 7HC, and
even J-3's). The cause elements
generally attributed to the pilots
in most cases were:
1. Improper operation of
brakes and/or flight controls.
2. Improper compensation for
wind conditions.
The ground-loop, which is our
biggest cause of landing mishaps,
has to start with the first swerve
of the aircraft. This first swerve
may be caused by landing in a
crab, or while drifting, or the
weather-vaning tendency of the
airplane on the ground. The first
swerve may also be caused by
inadequate or improper use of
rudder and/or brakes. In the
tailwheel airplane, this first
swerve triggers centrifugal force
which makes the situation worse.
When a swerve begins, the
centrifugal force increases "as
the square of the speed" at which
the swerve started. If you could

have landed at 50 MPH, but
actually landed at 70 MPH, any
swerve will produce
approximately TWO times more
centrifugal force than would
have occurred at 50 MPH. The
faster or sharper the swerve is,
the stronger centrifugal force
acts.
Whether you fly a tailwheel
airplane or one with a nosewheel,
or both, you need to know what to
do about swerves and groundloops now!!
Remember:
1. Stick back in direction of the
swerve.
2. Rudder and brake against
the swerve.
3. Throttle closed.
"Early and provident fear is
the mother of safety." --Burke.

Hobbs Goes
Academy
SACREMENTO, Calif.Cadet WO Charles Hobbs,
former cadet commander of the
General Castle Cadet Squadron
(California Wing) has received
an appointment to the Air Force
Academy.
Cadet Hobbs has been a
member of the cadet unit for
three years during which time he
has attended encampments at
Travis and Vandenberg AFBs.
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National Transportation Safety
Board (NTSB) statistic~ indicate
that about one in every four fatal
accidents in General Aviation is
the result of pilots continuing
flight in adverse weather. How
many times have you heard
stories about pilots being caught
by unexpected weather and
putting their bird down on a
highway or pasture to avoid
Thor's wrath? Do you know what
weather services are available
and how to get the most benefit
from what is available?
First, let's look at aviation
weather forecasts and advisories
that are available to the pilot.
1. Aviation Area Forecasts
(FA) are prepared each 6 hours
for your area and the area you
will be flying in. These contain:
a . F o r e c a s t c l o u d c o v e r,
ceilings, visibilities, cloud tops,
precipitation, and the outlook for
24 hours.
b. Aviation hazards due to low
ceilings, icing, turbulence, and
visibility restrictions.
2. Aviation Terminal Forecasts
(FT) valid for 12 hours and 24
hours are issued for selected
airport terminals over the U.S.
The terminal Forecasts (FT-I's)
contain:
a. Ceilings and visibilities at the
terminal.
b. Precipitation.
c. Surface winds and gusts.
d. Thunderstorms, ice storms,
and other hazards.
3. Winds Aloft Forecasts (FD)
contains winds at various levels
above selected stations.
We've covered what items are
available, but how do we contact
someone or receive the pertinent
information needed for our
flight? If you don't already have
the Pilot's Automatic Telephone

We a t h e r A n s w e r i n g S e r v i c e
(PATWAS) telephone number,
the restricted number for
aviation weather information, or
the "one call" l=light Service
Station/Weather Service Office
(FSS/WSO), check the Airman's
Information Manual (AIM), Part
2, the next time you are in a
Flight Service Station for
facilities available in your area.
In addition, pilots departing from
many airports having neither a
Weather Service Office
(WSO)nor a Flight Service
Station (FSS) may call a nearby
FSS on foreign exchange
telephone service provided by
FAA at no cost to the pilot. Check
the AIM, Part 2, Airport
Directory for these numbers.
Another method of obtaining
weather information is by
Recorded Weather Briefings
(TWEB) which are continuous
broadcasts of weatehr
information over.certain VOR's,
VORTACs, and many of the low
and .medium frequency
navigation aids.
Now we know what's available
and where to abtain weather
information, but how do we use
the system? For long, crosscountry flights or flights in
marginal weather, you should
choose a face-to-face briefing by
FSS or Weather Service
personnel. If a planned flight is
short or local, a visit with a
weather briefer may be
unnecessary except in marginal
or poor weather situations. Often
a briefing by telephone or the
information contained in
recorded weather briefings
(PATWAS or TWEB)-_will fill
your needs. If you decide on a
telephone or face-to:fact
briefing, provide the following

FAA To Publish Regs
In Individual Sections
Plans to publish the Federal
Aviation Regulations in
individual parts, as a
convenience to users, rather than
in volumes were announced
r e c e n t l y A l e x a n d e r P.
Butterfield, Administrator of the
Federal Aviation Administration/Department
of
Transportation.
Butterfield said the FAA action
was based on wide spread user
dissatisfaction with the current
system of selling the regulations
only in volumes. This has
imposed an additional expense on
users who have to buy and entire
volume of regulations when they
only wanted one or two parts, he
said.
For example, to get Part 61,
which covers pilot certification
at present, one must buy the
volume which also contains the
regulations covering
certification of flight
crewmembers other than pilots,
certification of airmen other
than flight crewmembers,
medical standards, pilot schools,
ground instructors, and aviation
maintenance technician schools.
Although neither the exact date
of changeover nor the price of
individual parts has been set.
FAA anticipates that a gradual
phasing out of the present system
will begin early this. year and will
be completed in 12 to 18 months.
The Government Printing Office
will notify all current subscribers
to the Federal Aviation

Regulations when prices and
publication dates have been
determined.
According to present plans, the
most commonly used FAR parts
will be available on a
subscription basis from GPO.
Lesser used parts, because of
their brevity and/or infrequent
changes, will be available as
single sales items.
The Federal Aviation
Regulations presently consist of
61 individual parts, which are
consolidated into 11 volumes.

Montana Unit
Graduates Srs.
FT. HARRISON. Mont. -- In
an effort to have its personnel
proficient in conducting
searches in all parts of Montana,
the Skyhawks Senior Squadron of
Great Falls, recently graduated
12 seniors from an eight-week
ground school.
The course instructed by three
professional senior member
pilots, finished with some 98
percent of the class passing the
Federal Aviation Administration
Private Pilot written exam.
The Montana Wing is also
holding a variety of other
c o u r s e s i n c l u d i n g s a f e t y,
mountain flying and search and
rescue survival courses, which
they feel will interest the
membership.

information to the weather
briefer: type aircraft, route,
altitude, destination, estimated
departure time, and whether or
not you can go IFR. With this
information, the weather briefer
should cover the following items
with you: weather synopsis
(position of lows, fronts, ridges,
etc.), current weather
conditions, forecast weather
conditions, alternate routes (if
necessary), hazardous weather,
and forecast winds aloft. If your
flight is going to be conducted
under instrument conditions, be
sure to determine ceiling, winds,
and visibility of your destination
and the current trend of weather
conditions there. Are conditions
getting better or deteriorating?
The weather-wise pilot looks
upon a forecast as professional
advice rather than an absolute
surety.
.~
Once you have determined to
make the flight, received the
weather, filed a flight plan, and
leapt off into the blue, how can
you update your weather
information? We've covered the
Recorded Weather Briefings
(TWEB) which are continuously
broadcast over selected
navigation aids. There are the
scheduled weather broadcasts at
15 dlinutes past each hour on
VORs and radio beacons which
have voice capability. In-flight
weather advisories, SIGMETS
and AIRMETS are also
broadcast on navigation aids with
v o i c e c a p a b i l i t y. T h e l a t e s t
addition, with only limited
distribution at present, is En
Route Flight Advisory Service
(called Flight Watch) designed to
pro~de ffi~pilot wRb-tl~ely ......
weather information pertinent to
his type of flight intended, route
of flight, and altitude. Another
source of localized weather
information is Automatic
Terminal Information Service
~ AT I S ) . AT I S i s p r i m a r i l y a
continuous broadcast of recorded
noncontrol information in
"
selected high activity terminal
areas, but does include weather
information. The last source of
information en route is contact
with Flight Service Stations for
an update and currently reported
conditions along your route and
destination. Upon reaching your
destination, approach control
will give you current weather
prior to landing.
That completes the circle,
from planning to destination, for
the weatherwise pilot. He knows
what the weather conditions are
before he starts his flight,
updates them en route, and
confirms his destination weather
before committing himself to
land.
The Airman's Information
Manual, Exam-O-Grams,
Aviation Weather (AC-00-6) and
handouts from your local
General Aviation District Offices
are additional sources of weather
information and its proper use.

6 Earn Wings
In Alaska Unit
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Six
members of the Diamond Cadet
Squadron have earned their solo
wings through the Civil Air
Patrol solo program.
They are Susan Fletcher, Tim
Kottre, Mike Higgins, David
Ringle, Randy Berg and Dennis
Stankewich.

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ClylLA!.R p,,ATROL NEWS

FEBRUA-RYf 197'4,

Floridians CreateDisaster'
"
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- It is not a general policy or procedure for Civil
Air Patrol to create a disaster, but five members of Florida's Group 17
did just that recently.
When the Mease Hospital in Dunedin held a disaster drill involving a
simulated bus accident in which 28 high school students were injured,
CAP members applied moulage { cosmetic injuries} to the "victims. ""
After completing the moulage, the CAP members served as
observers as requested by the hospital and filed written reports with
the administrator of training and education.
Taking part in the exercise were 2d Lt. William G. Warner and WO
E d w a r d J . L o r e t t e o f H e a d q u a r t e r s 1 7 : W O M a r y E . Wa r n e r o f
Pinellas Senior Squadron and MSgt. Jean R. Kiefer and Florence
Teepell of Suncoast Senior Squadron.

Rats: All About Them
B A LT I M O R E , M d . - - " A r a t c o n t r o l l e c t u r e f o r C i v i l A i r P a t r o l ? "
Members of the Northwest Composite Squadron {Maryland Wing)
were asking the same thing recently.
The squadron received the briefing on the control of rats in
metropolitan Baltimore from Clinton Nichols Jr., health educator and
inspector with the Baltimore City Health Department.
Cadets and senior members heard all about the breeding, control and
health hazards posed by the number one rodent as part of their unit's
"Johnny Horizon Committee." The unit also plans a trip to a local
sewage treatment plant as part of the program.
M r. N i c h o l s v o l u n t e e r e d t o c h a i r t h e s q u a d r o n ' s " J o h n n y H o r i z o n
Committee" which has been endorsed by the National Headquarters
Chaplains Office.

Special Safety Award Made
WA P P I N G S FA L L S , N . Y. - - A m e m b e r o f t h e S o u t h e r n D u t c h e s s
Squadron, CAP Lt. Alfred Mackay, was recently presented a special
safety award by the National Aero Club for his ability to cope with a
potentially dangerous situation.
After numerous systems failed in his rented aircraft, Lieutenant
Mackay made a safe landing at New York's Stormville Airport.
John Karp, an accident prevention specialist with FAA, presented
the award during a recent squadron meeting.
Mackay, a student pilot completed his solo flight late last year.

15 Get Free Ride'
B O Y E RTO W N , P a . - - A s a p a r t o f i t ' s c o n t i n u i n g r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o
better prepare it's members for participation in aerospace education
and search and rescue missions, the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Squadron of
Boyertown recently flew 15 new members on orientation flights.
CAP pilots Douglas W. Binder and Fred Hart, both members of the
Boyertown Flying Club, took turns piloting the club's Cessna Skyhawk
on flights over the unit's search territory.
Prior to the flights the cadets and seniors were briefed on ground
handling of aircraft, pre-flight inspections, use of controls while
taxiing, safety precautions, normal take off, landing and flight
attitudes of aircraft.

Lt. Named GAN Director
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Civil Air Patrol's 2d Lt. Bob You/lg who serves as
Information Officer for the Augusta Composite Squadron was recently
elected director of the Georgia Association of Newscasters.
In addition, he was named to serve on the planning committee for
GAN's annual workshop which will be held in May at the University of
Georgia's Journalism School.
The workshop draws participation from radio and television
newscasters throughout the Southeast.
He also serves as chairman of the Georgia Associated Press
Broadcast Association's Wire Study Committee.

GOING BACK TOGETHER- Senior and cadet members of California's Santa Barbara
S q u a d r o n 1 3 1 a r e r e w o r k i n g t h e i r B e e c h T- 3 4 a i r c r a f t . T h e m e m b e r s b e n e fi t e d f r o m t h i s
program by creating close technical rapport and developing teamwork and high motivation.

Cadet Directorate Answers Questions
PROBLEM: Our drill team
would like to be able to perform
in competition with rifles so we
could perform the manual of
arms. Is this permitted?
SOLUTION: No. During the
Aug. 14, 1971 NEC Meeting the
CAP Corporation adopted the
following resolution with respect
to firearms as it applies to drill
t e a m s : " R E S O LV E D , t h a t C A P
personnel will not carry any
firearms or sidearms while
engaged in close order drill."
Therefore, rifles are not
approved for any drill.

in cadet special activities and the
personnel serving as color guard
scholarship program until age 21.
may use facsimile or deactivated
Moredetails on the grade
firearms. A deactivated firearm
structure, application
is one in which ammunition
procedures, etc. will be outlined
cannot be placed, or which is
in Chapter 12, CAPM 50-16.
rendered inoperative even if
PROBLEM: Which form
ammunition is inserted in the"
should I use to submit the names chamber. T_hj_'S_ may be done by
of participants a t s u m m e r
welding the bolt, removing the
encampments?
firing mechanism, or any other
SOLUTION: CAP Form 7,
action that will prevent the
dated December 1973, is to be
insertion of ammunition, or the
used to list cadets attending
firing of a weapon. A facsimile is
special activities or
a copy that is not capable of
encampments. The form is self- firing ammunition."
~¢xplanatocx~
note the_.~ ~ l ~ d n o t r e c e i v e ~ l _
PROBLEM: Is if true that the~ new date ~rm, i.e. copy of Dr. Kenfi~t'h~ope~
Advanced Cadet Transition
December 1973.
Aerobics book in my
{ACT) program is no longer in
PROBLEM: I understand that
a c h i e v e m e n t p a c k e t N o . I . Wa s
effect?
there is an accounting system
this a mistake or oversight?
S O L U T I O N : Tr u e a n d f a l s e . A
now maintained at National for
SOLUTION: No. The aerobics
forthcoming change to CAPM 50cadet flight orientations.
book is now being placed in
16, The Leader's Handbook for
SOLUTION: Chapter 15 of the
achievement packet No. 3. This
the Cadet Program will explain
revised CAPM 50-10 describes
procedure became effective Jan.
t h e S e n i o r Tr a n s i t i o n P r o g r a m
the CAPF 77, titled Cadet Flight
!, 1974.
(STP). At the December 1973
Orientation Program Syllabus.
PROBLEM: I did not receive
NEC a new policy was
This CAP form consists of a
the Navigation and Weather
established with regard to cadets
booklet Of 0 cadet flight
textbook and workbook when I
transferring to senior
orientation record cards. All that
received achievement packet 5.
membership status. The Senior
is required upon completion of an
Although it has not delayed my
Transition Program (STP)
orientation flight is for the cadet
progress in the cadet program,
permits any cadet 18 years of age
t o fi l l i n h i s c h a r t e r n u m b e r,
when should I expect to receive
or older to transfer to senior
serial number, name, month, and
it?
membership while still retaining
y e a r. T h e c a d e t f u r t h e r c e r t i fi e s
SOLUTION: The paper
cadet privileges of participating
that he has received the
shortage coupled with
orientation flight, and this is
commercial printing delays
countersigned by the squadron
exhausted our existing stock of
commander or the aircraft
N a v i g a t i o n a n d We a t h e r. A n e w
commander. It is a selfedition, revised 1974, is expected
addressed postcard type input to
at any moment. For those cadets
National Headquarters, and only
who did not receive these texts in
requires a US postal stamp for
achievement packet 5, a record
mailing. The cadet monthly
has been maintained and
membership listing will reflect
shipment will be made as soon as
completion of orientation flights
the printer delivers the new text.
for those cadets for whom the
record cards have been
processed.

SEARCIt,, RE E TEAM
OIVIL AIR PATROL

,
O N D I S P L AY - - T h i s d i s p l a y, d e s i g n e d a n d p r o d u c e d b y C A P M a j . J u l i u s W . A p p e l J r . ,
shows what can be done to put the Civil Air Patrol in the eyes of the public. Major Appel, a
m e m b e r o f K e n t u c k y ' s G r o u p 4 , h a s t h i s d i s p l a y i n t h e G r e y h o u n d B u s Te r m i n a l i n
downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. More people should take Major Appei's "Plus r' approach to
the CAP program.:

~ PROBLEM: It has been rumored
that CAPR 50-9 is to be deleted.
Is this true?
S O L U T I O N : Ye s . T h e v a r i o u s
procedures now covered in
CAPM 50-9 have been rewritten
and incorporated as chapters in
C A P M 5 0 - 1 6 . S p e c i fi c a l l y,
chapter 16 deals with cadet
special activities while chapter
17 will deal with the corporate
matching funds program. It is
anticipated that CAPM 50-16 will
be in the field by March 1974.
PROBLEM: When my cadets
are performing duty as color
guard are they permitted to
carry rifles or side arms?
SOLUTION: As mentioned
earlier at the August 14 NEC it
was further resolved "that CAP

Officers,

S e n d n o w. f o r y o u r f r e e

S. MITCHELL
8 WEST 26TH STREET

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FEBRUARY, 1974

THE WINNER -- Mrs. Freda Solem (right), receives a
muskrat fur parka with wolverine trim which she won in a
drawing held by the Diamond Cadet Squadron (Alaska Wing)
to raise money for cadet special activities and related
projects. The drawing was made by Bob Reeve (center),
famous Alaskan bush pilot and honorary member of CAP.
Cadet Shirley Fletcher, cadet commander of the unit made
the presentation.

Cadet Exercise Held
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -Fifteen cadets of the WinstonSalem Composite Squadron

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The mission, planned and
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Hanging Rock State Park.
The cadets broke into two
teams with their objective being
an old airplane crash. Despite
the heavy underbrush and steep
cliffs of the mountain terrain,
one group was able to locate the
crash site and guide the other
group to the same location.
Portable radio backpacks and
walkie-talkies were used
extensively by the cadets for
relaying position reports, giving
instructions, and for directing
the unit aircraft, piloted by a
s e n i o r m e m b e r, t o t h e l o c a t i o n
of the crash.
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TOP CADET -- John
Gronemeyer happily
displays the 1973 cadet of
the year award for his unit.
He recently received the
award from his
commander of the MidCities Composite Squadron
(Texas Wing). He was also
selected as an outstanding
cadet during a Type B
encampment last year.

MITCHELL AWARDS
December
James H. Brady
Bruce A. Kincaid
Gretchen M Hotmann
Kathrvn L. Howar
Richard E. Wonson Jr.
Joseph A. Colwell
Rand F. Drake
Patricia A. Alexander
Victor Cisncr os
David C. Ward
Douglas C. Elton
George W. Rothweiler
Keith D. Brocksmith
David C, Rand
Eric A. Rand
Daniel W. Mason
Susie C. Svlvester
Brudlev K, Jones
James A. Sinkiewicz
Cory D. Carroll
David E, Kil!ion
Richard M. Thurlow
Sarelle L. Tharlow
Laura B. Balderree
Keith T Jones
Thomas T. Reynolds
James E. Palmer
Dale E. Vanslambr~x~k
David J. Hevmann
Douglas A. Leas
Michael A. Shapiro
Timothy D. Watkins
Carlos R. P. Rogue
Karen L, Budzinski
Lornc S. Whiting
Jeremv Pearson
Kristin L. M. Glaff
Kevio E. Morrill
Walter H. Bevan
William N. Lema
Rachid Fkldriss
John P. Schweitzer
James G. Cantrell
Kathrvn A. Thomas
Gregory D. hugst
Steven J. Pills
Wallace D. Wilfong
Robert W. Brown
Colleen S. Brown
Kathleen M, Roff
Cheryl A. Hoff
Charlotte H. Fajardo
Michael E. Mccoy
Douglas D. Freeseman
Scott A. Curtis
Dennis R. Cole
Michael D. Partyka
Joseph V. Reca Jr.
Glenn A. Sliwinski
Paul J. Atelsek
Roy E, Sonza
Robert M. Avjian
Marlhm C: Lovej~"
GerrY R. Wild
Mark C. See
Steven J. Block
Paula D. Sibert
Michael R. Meyer
Raymond B. Phillips
Mike J. Sharp
John P. Cechran
George E. Mars
Gregorv L. Hampton
Katharine J. Glddens
Tamaru S. Joseph
Terry W. Niison
Byron W. Collison
Gary M. Schwartz
Brian E. Arshawskv
Denise Mcclellan
William G. Marts
Holly J. Mohr
Ben F. Huebner
Wayne T. Cissell
George Mavromates
Joseph C. Portale
Igor Maximciuc
Richard A. Calma
Stereo Malara
Douglas G. Hancher
Philip A. Campanalla
Robert J. Lawless
Edward P. Wade
Ralph E. Johnson
Stephan A. Sundeen
Brenda G. Zimmerman
Daniel M. Singleton
Todd R. Holzwarth
Perry J, Martin
Kevin S. Reardon
R. Brian Mitchell
M, F. Fitzpatrick
Cheryl J. Harman
Donald F. Rvan
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Marcus L. Montgomery
Darwin T. Low
Rachel R. Vucic
Gordon Gluck
Ronsld K. Rnsepink
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Mary A, Franklin
Alan D. Garnnss
Diana M. Vargas
Kvle W. Ramsev
Mark G. Sovern
S. Scott Knsharek
Norman C. Koger
Jerry D. Harness
C. E. Christmann Jr.
Michael A, Childs
Jeffrey C. Clements
Douglas L. Fisher Jr.
Penny K. Edwards
Dale E. Johnson
Timothy E. Collins
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Barry L. Corson
Karts L. Hessler
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Johnathau R. Bonds
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Bill L. Wing

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Mike D. Bouchard
Pamela J. Mendonca
Leslie K. Yamashita
Gary C. Harris Jr.
Walter K. Kikugawa
Benjamin Rins
Luis Quinoues
Ruben Rodriguez
William Brown
Jorge L. Lopez
Hector Areisaga
Thelma I. Mendez
Medesto J. Bas
Wilson Seda
Esther Cintron
Jorge Montes
David Davits
Mario Torn
Rivera F. Lacourt
Vilma Montalvo
Grace Montes
Gaspar Morales
Antonio Rivero
Benjamin Torn
Rafael Pizarro
Gloria E. Castro
Rober to Maldonado
Felix L. Rivers
Juan A. Igleslas
Luz M. Santiago
Myrna L. Robles
Miguel A. Lind
Rafael Lopez
' Mitxi A. Encarnscion
Lenna A. Encarnscion
Ortiz R, Santos
Lais J. Marcano
Miquel Rivera
Rafael Rivera
Wilfredo Rivera
Juan Cotto
Eddie N. Lahoy
Maria D. Muncz
Maria De L. Pagan
Juan R. Marquez
Alberto Ramos
Jorge L. Valle
Rosa M, Cruz
Ramon Lopez
Carlos Ortiz
Carmen L. Colon
Evelyn Colon
Kermit R, Santiago
Blanca I. Pagan
Yolanda Mendez
Evelyn N. Redriguez
Natividad Lopez
Lois A. Torres
Vilma I. Santiago
Gladys M. Rosario
Pedro A. Faca lera
Noel Mendez
Gregorio Cruz
Francisco Ugarte
Maria D. C. Rosa
Yolanda SoLo
Nvdla Areizaga
Manuel A. Ramus
Luis E. Ramos
Minerva Redriguez
Vilma I. Aguiar
Maria E, Feliclano
Oscar Lopez
Ismael Cruz
Digna Castro
Roburto Morales
Jaime Zapata
Virginia Navarro
Diana Rodriguez
Emil Lorenzo
Vladimir Matos
Idalia Colon
Hector Negroo
Edmando Gual
Freddie Salabarria
Jose M. Lopez
Lala R. Ateca
Clemente Diaz
Erneeto Mahgual
Jose E. Linares
Hector Quinones
Nenaon Gonzalez
' Pascual Savilla
Ricardo A. Esl~rra
Richard Rndriguez
Victor Jimeeez
Elizabeth Gomez
F.carrasquilla
Blanca E. Calcano
Felix A. Jurado
Victor L. Lopez
Orlando Osorio
Pedro R, Perez
Ivan Rios
Joseph A. Guzman
Sarah Garcia
Richard Corrcu
Jose A. Rndriguez
Jose A, Lugando
Jose U. Velazquez
Irma Pagan
Lois E, Santiago
Roberto Marques
Antonio Bernier
Carmen I. Zapata
Rivera N. F. Ramirez
Mayra O. Castillo
Gerardo Torres
Gilbert Hernandez
Yvonnc Meyer
Sigfredo Vargas
Harry Ramirez
Lillybuth Mercado
Ada I. Cruz
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Candida Laracuente
Jose L. Camacho
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Edna L. Medina
Laclano Rndriguez
David R. Santos
Luis E. Arroyo
Orlando Ortiz
Eddie Tirado
Victor M. Alicea
Nelson J. Santana
Reinaldo Sanabria
Carmen E. Medina
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Dean Collazo
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Redriguez Wiseida
Francisico Moreno
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Antonio Colon
Carmen J. Ruiz
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William Recto
Samuel Ramos
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Edvardo Gonzalez
Lillian Rivera
Elba I. Rodriguez
Juan V. Rodriguez
Angel L. Sarrano
Noemi Torres
Magda Raiz
Frances Defensor
Lillian Torres
Felipe Ralat
Pedro Cardenas
Ceser Cordero
Hiram Moat
Migue[ Cortes
Asalea Crespo
Carmen F. Vazquez
Irene Gonzalez
Roberto Rivers
Julio Santiago
Redncy Carrero
Wilfredo Rodriguez
Myrna A. Flores
Mary Garcia
RiRh M: Rlvera Victor M. Martinez
Gladys Rosar o
Carmen M. Melendez
Lois A. Wharton
Jose L. Carrion
Julio L. Ortiz
Manuel A. Nieves
Cesar Melendez
Moises Donato
Jeanette Gauthier
Jimmy Cintron
Margaret Crespo (
Lope L. Gomez
Oscar Rosario
Elsa I. Cruz
Ivan A. Redriguez
Angeles M. Garcia
Saedra Casillas
Ruth E. Rivera
Doris Del. C. Vega
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Jose E. Garcia
Miguel A. Nieves
Fernando Ortiz
Jnsefina Melendez
Ann M. Camacho
Angel M. Castro
Lilliam Camaeho
Marshall E. Chamblin
Gabriel Diaz
Myron Navarro
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Roberto Torres
Carmen E, Ortiz
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Iris E. Sanchez
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Ruth 1. Mestre
Carmen R. Gonsalez
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Julio E, Aponte
Jose I. Garcia
Albriel Roche
Juan O. Vazquez
Vladymir Barriers
Efrain De.Jesus
Lez Arroyo.
Edwin R. Ortiz
Jose A. Torres
Wilfrndo Alicea
Ismael Bonges
Ovola J. L. Lobez
Mario A. Cruz
David Santos
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James R. Taylor
Mark E. Molden
Jerri J. Courser
Ralph N. Bell
Kev n P. Bailey
Jay L. Weinsoff
Jeff L. Morris
Winona M. Jones
Mike L. Skaff
Charles R. Loftis Jr.
Anthony T. Sinkiewicz
Jeffrey A. Kingsburv
Anthony P. Gutowski
Kerrv P. Coon
Leigh J; Reynolds
Richard S. Garbur
Walter C. Kraujalis
Mark J. Camerino
Robin Mac Nell
Leviticus A. Lewis
Brian H. Kapple
Curt T. Edelmann
Anna K. Hovell
James P, Johnson
David A, Crowell
Jeffry H. Bohlebur
Donald A. Cantrell
Robert D. Blue
E, John Baker Jr.
Victor E. Cabot
Joseph M. Kaczvnski
Dean Corsa III
Stereo A. Snvder
Rickie L. Sexton
Laura J. Markiewicz
Vincent J. Krack
Janet K. Moll
Rodncv W. Beaker
Stephen W. Gravson
Glen D. Ellis
William J. Owens
Raymond L. Horn
Kenneth J. Werling
Murvin R. Hvmel Jr.
Gary R, Freeland
Stealer D. Pike
Randy P. Wostel_ _ _
G, Hilary Gosgh
Kellev E. White
John C. Mcalpin Jr.
Judith A. Higgins
Michael Kazukiewicz
Edward J. Mvzie
Matthew L. Dever
Craig F. Badalatv
Erich E. Strebe
Mary S. Shepard
Richard D. Murray
Ronald L. Atkins
Ernest R. Rubensteio
Ramon Sanchez
John A. Szulta In
Gregorv V. Bowman
David D. Popa
Michael T. Isom
Grog W. Paetzhold
Tom J. Steele
C.M. Killian
Kourad J. Trautman
Ronald L. Riordan
Dale W. Flewelliog
Daniel J. Page
John M. Hudson
Tommy E. Trippe
Richard L. Hudson
Glynn R. Firm nRobert W. Edwards
James C. Montgomery
Paul S. Fielding
Kevin P. Logan
Miehelle M. Kearns
Mary W. Dalev
Douglas B. Shippy
Patrick D. Kneelaed
Kathy M. Hessler
Susan M. Fletcher
Svdeev T. H. Chock
Victor Perez
Irisarri N. Zapata
Ruben Acosla
Hiram Mieles
Mildred Navarro
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It's Deduct i ble
If you've been pouring over your financial
records for 1973 getting ready to submit your
Federal Income tax, it is time to consider your
contributions to Civil Air Patrol.
Many members apparently are still not aware
that this organization qualifies as a legitimate
benevolent corporation. The Internal Revenue
Service has granted CAP income tax exempt status
since 1947 so that contributions to CAP can be
made and deducted from personal and corporate
income in computing taxable income.
These deductions include cash gi~ts, donations of
properties, dues, uureimbursed expenses made
incident to rendering service to Civil Air Patrol,
unreimbursed overnight travel expenses away
from home, unreimbursed transportation costs,
repair and maintenance of uniforms and insignia.
Other deductible expenses are rental of aircraft
for CAP functions, both usage and fuel/oil; also for
use in cadet orientation rid.es; and registration fees
at CAP functions.
But before you start knocking these gifts and
e:~penses off Schedule A of your Form 1040,_ make
sure that you have the necessary t~d.~" to-~
support your deduction. These records can take
many forms, ranging from cancelled checks and
receipts to documents showing the transfer of real
property to the Civil Air Patrol Corporation. All
records, including those of other deductions
claimed, should be retained at least five
years-just in case the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) should decide to audit your account.
But what if you neglected to keep such records
during 19737 Well that's water over the dam. But it
is not too early to start planning ahead for next
year when you submit your 1974 tax return.
One of the easiest ways tomaintain such records
is to start a folder on all your CAP expenses. This
can be as simple as a brown manila envelope in
which you can file away your cancelled cheeks,
receipts and documents to support your claim next
year.
It is always wise to keep a running account of
these expenses, including the date, what it went
for, and any other memory joggers that will
remind you why you spent $10 for a hotel in
Minneapolis or $20 for the repair of your unit
motion picture projector. Don't overlook your
official CAP orders. They are an invaluable
reference as well as good supporting documents.

A gift to Civil Air Patrol falls into the same
category as donations to churches, tax-exempt
educational organizations, exempt hospitals, or a
number of other charitable organizations.
Donations in this category may be deducted up to
50 percent of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income
whereas the normal allowance is only 20 percent.
These contributions are entered on Schedule A of
your Form 1040 and are allowed only in the year of
actual payment, whether the taxpayer is on the
cash or accrual basis and regardless of when the
a m o u n t i s p l e d g e d . To b e d e d u c t i b l e , t h e
contribution must be made by the taxpayer. In
other words, you can't claim junior's cadet
uniform and expenses though you can claim
mama"s if she is an active CAP member and you
are filing jointly.
When a personal automobile is used on CAP
activites, actual expenditures for the use can be
deducted or you may claim six cents per mile
driven in lieu of actual expenses. In either case,
make sure you have the records to back your
claim.
Some items you majv not claim: value of services
no~tcu, ocprccxauun, ,~palr ox private proporty
damaged on CAP activity (although it may qualify
as a casualty loss), proportionate cost of repair
and maintenance of private property used jointly
on CAP activities, personally, entertainment and
hospital and medical expenses for injuries
sustained in CAP activities. The latter may qualify
as a medical expense deduction, however.
A recent ruling by the Commissioner of IRS
concerned admissions and tickets to fund-raising
activities for .charities. The portion of the ticket
that goes.toward admission is not deductible. If
part of the ticket is above the admission cost and is
solicited as a gift, that portion is deductible.
However, the burden is on the taxpayer to prove
that a portion is above the admission price.
These are just a few simple hints about the tax
advantages available to you when you give your
support to Civil Air Patrol. For more detailed
information, be sure to consult your attorney,
income tax counsellor or a representative of the
IRS.
You can save money and support a worthy cause
by giving to Civil Air Patrol. Just remember:
--Make sure they are valid deductions:
--Keep supporting records and documents:
--Consult your attorney, .tax advisor or IRS
representative.

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Credit for Federal tax on special fuels, nonhighway gasoline and I
Regulated Investment Company Credit (attach Form 2439) .
Total add lines 61, 62, and 63). Enter here and on line 26 . .

lative
line 19.

I s R e a d y To R e s p o n d
EMERGENCY SERVICES: A
term synonymous with CIVIL
AIR PATROL. When you think
of one, the other immediately
comes to mind.
During the past few years,
the worst in mother nature
has brought our the best in
this all volunteer force.
In 1973 alone, this civilian
auxiliary of the U. S. Air Force
was responsible for saving
the lives of 48 persons. They
were also credited with
locating another 274 persons
who were either in downed
aircraft or had become lost
while hunting, fishing,
hiking, etc.
The scope of the services
provided by CAP vary from
delivering urgently needed
blood...to searching for an
overdue aircraft...Iooking for
a lost child...mercy airlift
missions...assisting boats in
distress...surveillance of flood
onditions...providing vital
communications links. The
list goes on and on.
Civil Air Patrol is
responsive t o t h e U S A F
Aerospace Rescue. and
Recovery Service in
conducting either a ground or

air search. In 1973, CAP
logged 80 percent of all the
hours flown in support of
ARRS search missions in the
United States.
In the disaster relief area,
CAP's resources are made
available through the Air
Force Reserve, who has the
'overall responsibility for
authorizing and monitoring
the use of Air Force resources
while conducting
these
operations,
A prime example of CAP's
participation in a disaster
relief operations was their
support during floods along
the Mississippi River in April
and May of 1973. CAP
members from three states
put in 2,500 mandays in
assisting stricken families
and businesses while
carrying out almost every
task in the emergency
services manual. They also
committed 14 aircraft which
where in the air 272 hours
flying a
w i d e range o f
missions
An even more significant
mission took place in 1972
w h e n Tr o p i c a l S t o r m A g n e s
caused widespread damage
and devastation in the

Northeast. CAP members
p r o v i d e d 11 , 0 0 0 m a n - d a y s
in assisting Civil Disaster
Relief officials, stricken
families, and businesses.
They also provided 33
aircraft with crews and flew
2 72 hours on relief missions.
CAP is also active in a
number of "unofficial"
responses to emergency
services. Some of these
unique missions includes
collecting and measuring
cloud samples; aerial
scientific surveys; aerial
reconnaissance during forest
fires or lava flow; and taking
aerial photos of bird
sanctuaries to name but a
f e w.
All of these missions and
many other are performed
each and every day of the
year by volunteers who
unselfishly sacrificetheirtime
and personal resources to
help others. Sometimes the
c o s t i s e v e n g r e a t ' e r. F o r
instance, in July 1973 a
member of the Arizona'~ Gila
Bend Senior Squadron was
killed in an aircraft crash
near Blanding, Utah, while

observer, also with the Gila
Bend Squadron, was seriously
injured.!
However, these unfortunate
incidents don't slow down these
volunteers.!
When the next call comes in,
they are always ready and
willing to do their part so "others
may live." As one member from
the Ed Hauther Composite
Squadron in Washington
said.."That's what the Civil Air
Patrol is all about isn't it, saving
lives?"!
“Emergency services" is only
one of CAP's missions. They are
also deeply involved in
aerospace education and
motivating youth of America to
the highest ideals of leadership
and public service through the
CAP Cadet Program.!
If you have an interest in
becoming involved in this going
"outfit," discuss it with the
individual who gave you this
paper. Find out what his or her
local unit is doing and where
you can fit in.!
Remember, the organization
is CIVIL AIR PATROL. You r~ a
part of itl.

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MERCY MISSION -- The A
(Pennsylvania Wing} recently
trip mercy mission return
woman from Gaston Hospita
County Alrpark, N.J. CAP
assists Ed Stow of the Marlte
Vivian Andres, of Marlton, N
to taking her to Cooper Hospi
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PROSPECT, Conn. - When
the Connecticut Wing n.2eds a
m o b i l e t a s k f o r c e t o s e r v. anywhere in the state they may
call upon their all-cadet unit -Gun. Curtis E. LeMay Cadet
Squadron -- to provide th,,
n.~ded manpower.
Created in 1~8, the mobile
unit can respond within an hour.
The unit operates from a bus
which is equipped with tables.
charts, administrative forms.
radios and generators.

airborne ~ ~_..~ alerting th~

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Patrol is all about Isn'
This is the respoos,
Ed Hauler Composlt(
availability calls wer¢
was a simple one, "W
have a definite to Inca
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important as saving s
the wrong erganizatlo
If one statement
reflects the spirit, not
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CAP-Forest Service

CAP Assists Earthquake Victims

WEIGH IN -- Warrant
Officer Gene Davis e~ Greep
One, California Civil Air
Patrol Wing, weighs a
imekage prier to packing it ou
a pallet for shipment to
Manauga, Nicaragua.

Sign% t' reem nT--" Voi6nte,
WESTMINISTER, Md.--The
Carroll Cadet Squadron of
Westminister has signed a
cooperative agreement with the
Maryland Forest Service in an
effort to detect forest fires by
aerial observation.
Preliminary meetings to
formulate the agreement began
in October between squadron
representatives and Carroll
Csunty Forest Wardens Gilbert
Breeding and Harry Statey.
These meetings investigated the
possibility of CAP assisting the
Maryland Forest Service on fire
detection and control operations,
and forestry conservation
activities.
Succeeding meetings were
held in December and January
w i t h J o h n R i l e y, N o r t h e r n
Regional Forester and Dsmar
Hubert. chief of Forest

Hawaii Airdrops
Food Supplies

CAP Aids Snow-bound
MAXWELL AFB, A.la'-7~su
snoW was unusual, but ousme
was asual for Air Patrol o( the
Georgia Civil members Wing,
as they were called on to provide
assistance during the snoW
storm which struck Geot~gia's
Macon and Blbb Counties
recently.
Sixty-five CAP cadets and

senior members were called ou
to provide communications
support and transportation for
medical personnel in the hardstruck area.
CAP flew more than 51 hours
and provided 17 fixed and 15
mobile radios and l~ land
vehicles during the one-day
effort.

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Protection for Maryland. These
meetings developed the content
of the agreement.
The Carroll Squadron will fly
aerial patrols on request from
the Maryland Forest Service,
These patrols will include all of
Carroll County and the
immediate area in surrounding
counties.
In addition to the aerial patrol.
the agreement allows for the use
of CAP ground vehicles for the
transportation of fire fighting
equipment to be used by CAP
personnel in a non-hazarding
capacity.
The unit's mobile
communications center/
command post may also he used
by the Maryland Forest Service
as a command post should there
be a fire of a large magnitude
requiring special coordinated
effort to contain.
Joint training between the two
organizations is expected to hegin within 30 days The
agreement with Carroll
Squadron is designed as a pilot
program for a possible future
stetS-wide agreement.

Wing Provides
Surveillance
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Civil Air
Patrol members from the
Michigan wing recently provided
a surveillance team over a
Cessna 310 which crashed in a
southern residential area of Ann
Arbor, Mich., killing all three
occupants. '
Among the first persons on the
scene were Lt. Col. James
Honoway, Michigan Wing Safety
O f fi c e r a n d L t . C o l . R . W.
Deatrick, wing medical officer
and a Federal Aviation
Administration official.
Further CAP assistance was
requested to provide
surveillance over the crash site
during the night to preserve the
wreckage for the FAA
investigators who would arrive
the following morning. Without
such surveillance, many
important parts of the aircraft
coultl have been removed by
souvenier hunters and curious
spectators,

Save 47
During'

MAXWELL AFB.
As 1973 came to an t
all volunteer forces
Air Patrol had flow
than 26,0e0 hours i
search and rescue
missions across the
States and Puerto Ric,
total of 47 lives saver
' were also creditee
locating another 221 pers
During the past ye
logged 80 per cent of a
flown in support of At
Rescue and Recovery
search missions in the U.
The most recent saw
credited to the Alaskan

late November and
December when their m
saved the lives of five
while flying three SAR m
These saves pushed tim
total for the year to 29.
Nationwide over 13,000
were flown hy CAP pc
using more than 7,000 co
and privately owned a
The air and ground error
had some 31,000 members
part.

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Works Hand-in-Hands,Effort
During a-State

MIAMI. Fla.--Civil Air Patrol,
U.S. Air Force, American Red
Cross and Florida Highway
Patrol personnel combined
rescue efforts during the recent
Lockheed 101l (Tri-Star)
aircraft crash in the Florida
Everglades.
The aircraft, enrcute from
Kennedy International in New
York to Miami International,
crashed and burned west of its
intended destination,
The first CAP personnel
arrived on the scene only 45minutes after the aircraft
crashed. They were used to
assist in directing traffic and
crowd control. In addition, the
.six CAP members a*tded by
serving eoffee and donuts to
rescue workers, handling radio
traffic for the Florida Highway
Patrol and American Red Cross

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AirM;XWo~LLeAFBsA~aMiss2VJiI, aCAc~n;tstthr~iirg ~trce Maj. InfK~rmatiYon available at press
Iowa, Louisiana and Illinois have
Lela~nd J.. Ryan, USAF-CAP
time showed that this was.
been working hand-and-hand
accomplished by 49 personnel,
l i a i 3 b n o f f ! e e r. . .
aecump!ished by
~peratmg, locations were
flying 33 sorties
with civil defense, state and
seven aircraft, fl
federal agencies on emergency
estabh, shed at Columbla
for a total of 59.4 hours, five
vehicles and 21
vehicles and 21 c,communications
operations in connection with the ~egtonal ..~wport, wmss airport
m St. Louts, Cape Gtrardeau and
floudiog along the Missouri and
units.
SlkestouAlrportsinMisscert.
Eighteen air
Eighteen aircc r a f t a n d I X 3
Mississippi Rivers.
CAP's command post was
personnel were
personnel were ddrawn from the J
When the initial alert sounded,
established at Weiss Airport and
Missouri Wing. They flew 114
the Missouri members set up a
land-line communications set up
more than 155
sorties logging ]
CAP oneratin~ location at
between the post and the state's
hours in search
hours in search for stranded
Hannibal, Mo., but officials soon
emergency operating center at
persons, surveilb
surveillance of flooding
realized that this one w~Id nnt
Jefferson City. Communications
conditions, levee patrol and
conditions, leve
be adenuate t-n h-an"dl--~-t'h'p
communications.
.
sttuauon" "' ~-~'rlve -~aay
"'-"-"-s taxer ~:'-me were established also with other
.
In addition, they used 32
mission was expended to include CAP o peratmg locatmns..
.In
.
A tieet ot corporate ann
vehicles and 55 communications
vemc
privately-owned aircraft were
units.
busy with airlift and flood
Iowa Wing's missiqn was
surveillance, along with CAP
.t.
aerial surveillance and sand
~
crews performing airlift support
bagging. A total of 22.6 hours
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of state civil defense personnel
was flown during their 14 sorties
in the flooded areas.
in six aircraft. They also put into
Agreatdealofflyiogtimewas
use eight vehicles and 15
Medical Senior Squadron
point to point transportation,
communications units, manned
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Major Ryan stated. For
,pleted a 3,000 mile roundby 53 personnel.
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example, the first mission in
Members of Illinois squadrons,
a 63-year-old paralyzed'
Missouri was to transport the
including Clinton-Scott, Granite
alias, Tex., to BurlinKton
.
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state director of civil defense
C i t y, A l t o n , E d w a r d s v i l l e ,
t L e e M o l e r, R N ( l e f t ) ,
from Jefferson City to St.
Collinsville and Group 19th~ ; -'~ <~
rst Aid Squad settle Mrsl
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.
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Joseph. This town was not
Headquarters operated radio
n a streteher preparatory
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damaged, the major said, but
communications, performed
several counties in the area were levee patrol and filled sand bags.
or further treatment. The
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declared disaster areas.
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Civil Air Patrol pilots also
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airlifted civil defense personnel
from the state's emergency
operating center at Jefferson
City and personnel from the
Department of Housing and
Urban Development to other
communities where they
surveyed flood damage.
The Louisiana Wing was
assigned missions which
included aerial reconnaisiance,
airlifting of personnel who were
assisting in the operation, levee
t, Wash -- "That's what the Civil Air
patrol, surveys of the flood
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5aviog lives?"
protection system and surveys of
.'eived from a new senior member ~ the
shipping and barge traffic along
ladrou (Washington Wing) when mission
the Mississippi in the vicinity of
~g made for a recent search. The question
Marksville, Baton Rouge,
Io you have planned for this weekend? We
Jonesvitie, Norco, Burns and
t may have had planned is not near as
ones life. 11 1 didn't believe this, I'd be in
~)eldu't I."
tell our story, this one could be it. It
? of our Squadron, hat that o/Washington
rol across the nation. A rare breed, ready
, so others may llve. A little different for
isn't it.

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FLIGHT ROUTE -- Civil Air Patrol pilot It. CoL Raymond .
Hanson (left), files his flight plan as Lt. Col. Cornelius J.J.
Horgan, mission coordinator looks on during a recent Rhode
Island Wing search and roseue exercise. Some 14 pilots and
~0 observers took part in the SAR test along with Civil
Defense and Red Cross volnnteers. A total of 14 sorties were
flown with rescue teams and communications systems set up
in three locations.

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responded to an emergency call from Civil Defense officials here. Lt.
Co:s. [Jennie Hensgens and Bill Carnes, both from the Acadia
Community Senior Squadron flew the mercy mission.
Blood was needed in McComb, Miss., for an emergency, operation
and only three pints of the rare AB positive blood could be found in
Mississippi. After a series of phone calls the needed blood was lecated
in La[ayette.
Heosgens and Carnes flew the mission at night [rom Crowley to
Lafayette to MeComb without any problems and made it possible to
proceed with the operation

CAP Aids In
P.R. Search
SAN JUAN, P.R. -- Civil Air
Patrol members from here
recently provided assistance in
the search for the aircraft
carrying Roberto Clemente, star
outfielder of the Pittsburgh
Pirates.
The CAP assistance was
requested by the U.S. Coast
Guard who were conducting the
search.
Seven personnel were used in
providing mobile communications between the Coast Guard
helicopters and ground rescue
teams searehiog for bodies from
the downed aircraft.

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B A LT I M O R E , M d . - Maryland Wing's Group One
cadets and senior members
recently responded In the "wee
hours" ~the morning when
requested by local authorities
for their assistance in the search
for a lost two-year-old child.
The child had wondered away
from her home and after several
hours of searching by local
volunteers Civil Air Patrol
squardons were activated.
CAP set up their mission
headquarters in the home of the
child and communications were
established.
Cadets and seniors rolled cut
of their beds armed with walkietalkie radios and flash tights and
took to their vehicles to join the
search,
Approximately five hours later
the child was found alive and

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cold night, downed party activates crash Iocator beacon and
~cans sky for scarch planes.

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USAF-CAP TEAMWORK--A CAP wing
commander, still in street clothes, makes
a hurried visit to an Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center as two search
missions are in progress with CAP
aircraft flying.

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A Civil Air Patrol search plane locates downed aircraft and arranges for
hclicoptcr pickup.

MERCY MISSION -- Pennsylvania's Aero-Medical Squadron 108 use Marine helicopter airliftto rush
emergency medical aid to Tropical Storm Agnes flood victims in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, area.

A Ground Search Locates Objective.

CAP Search and Rescue Statistics-1973
Wing
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana

Sorties
527
1,098
954
338
1,991
922
39
0
693
258
105
133166
39
28
55
290
98
10
111
481
313
9
161
43
8

Hours
911
2,132
2,256 ~
592
3,443
1,939
73
0
1,554
490
204
329
280
107
26
133
595
190
18
202
868
743
18
315
103
22

Saves
0
29
1
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0

National Capital
,Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

0
66
378
75
35
327
259
418
0
206
113
189
120
32
0
173
22
319
328
190
116
805
614
135
87
115
Total 13,992

0
62
776
86
46
864
449
790
0
515
215
376
279
71
0
322
39
528
696
342
157
1,319
"997
302
177
333
27,284

0
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0