A R I Z O N A W I N G — C I V I L A I R PAT R O L

WINGTIPS
November—December 2004
Volume 2, Issue 7

COMMANDER’S CORNER VICE COMMANDER AT-

Inside this issue
Col. John Varljen
Commander’s Corner
TENDED NEW MEXICO WING
Arizona Wing Commander CONFERENCE
:Lt. Col. Jerry Godwin and his wife Elaine
represented the Arizona Wing at the New
1 Mexico Wing Conference on Oct. 22
through the 24th in Albuquerque.

New Squadron for the Wing 2 They had the pleasure of meeting Major
Aerospace Education 3 General Dwight Wheless, National Com-
mander, and Brigadier General Annette So-
Safety 3 bel.
Former Cadet now SM 4-5
Brigadier General Sobel is the Deputy Secre-
Cadet News 6-7 tary for Emergency Services, Department of
Cadet News continued 8-9 Public Safety for the state of New Mexico.
John J. Varljen, Col.,CAP
Searching for Hunters 10
COMMANDER’S CORNER SIERRA VISTA SQUADRON 107
Medical Information 11 WELCOMES NEW
Falcon Field Traffic 2004 was a banner year for the COMMANDER
Arizona Wing. We had an excellent moni-
Tower Controller Speaks tored SAREX last spring, a great perform-
SM Glen Presho, a former cadet officer in
to Squadron 305 11 ance by our cadet drill team at the Region
the 1980’s , and also the Cadet Commander
and National Cadet Competitions this sum-
Cadet Competition
of the Rock Springs Composite Squadron in
mer and we survived the recent SAV con-
Wyoming. He attended Parachute Jumper
ducted by our CAP-USAF friends from the
Results 12 Orientation Course and is currently a Com-
Southwest Liaison Region. We also char-
puter Scientist at Ft. Huachuca Electronic
tered 3 new units during the year and hope to
Proving Grounds. Presho has spent many
charter 2 more in the coming year. A “job
hours contacting and getting the CAP pilots
well done” for all.
back on board. With the assistance of 1Lt.
2005 will be a challenge for every- Doug Henderson as Deputy Commander, the
one. The Compliance Inspection from Na- 31X is now on the ramp in Sierra Vista and
tional Headquarters is scheduled for Febru- already has pilots on a waiting list to fly,
ary 11-14 and the Wing Staff is working including Cadet Orientation Flights.
Newsletter Editor diligently to insure all of the wing files are
ready. A successful CI requires input and 1Lt. Terry Brady stepped down as Com-
Lt. Col. Patricia Brower
support of the entire wing. Let’s show the mander to focus on building the Cadet pro-
PBrower247@aol.com nation how good a wing can be when every- gram as Deputy Commander for the Cadets
one pulls together. in 107. 1Lt Brady did a fantastic job of in-
(520) 385-2182 suring the survival of the Squadron. With
The holiday season is upon us and, the help of Lt. Col. Don Eckhardt, they re-
unfortunately, one of the most dangerous structured the squadron to accommodate the
times of the year. Let’s have a safe holiday. influx of pilots and the return of the 31X.
Congratulations to Sierra Vista.
DRIVE AND FLY SAFELY
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AZ WING CIVIL AIR PA- and technology, with the goal of

TROL CHARTERS NEW teaching students integrity, responsi-
bility, and leadership, in prepara-
SQUADRON by Captain Allan tion for careers in the aerospace in-
Pearlstein
dustry and entry into the military ser-
On 23 November 2004, the Arizona vice. By incorporating the CAP cadet
Wing Civil Air Patrol inaugurated program into the TLA curriculum, the
Squadron AZ 802 as the newest TLA students/CAP cadets are able to
receive five orientation flights in a
CAP aircraft, obtain a glider license,
The cadet commander of AZ 802 is
and go on hot air balloon flights. In
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Karissa
addition, the students have the op-
Triplett. (center). Cadet Triplett has
portunity to learn topics in aerospace
been in CAP for a little over
education studies such as the history
two years. During her time in CAP,
of flight, rocketry, NASA missions,
she earned the following accolades:
technology, and military academy
the Exceptional Volunteer Award, as
preparation. Furthermore, the CAP
well as a Community Service Ribbon,
cadets have the opportunity to com-
squadron in the Wing. Squadron AZ pete for a variety of scholar- in which she served 500 hours of
802 which meets at the School of volunteer time with the American Red
ships. Perhaps the most important
Technology Leadership Academy Cross. In addition to being the Cadet
part of the CAP training program ac-
(TLA) in Gilbert, AZ as an after- Commander of AZ 802, Cadet
cording to Colonel John Varljen, the
school program on Wednesday after- AZ Wing Commander, is that CAP Triplett is the cadet assistant to the
noon from 1400 to 1700 hours, will Drug Demand Reduction Administra-
teaches cadets about the dangers of
be in Group 3, which is commanded using drugs and alcohol. tor in the AZ Wing. Her goal as the
by Major Ron Fett. The squadron is cadet commander is to help other
cadets achieve the same goals she
achieved in CAP, have them partici-
pate in model rocketry, and to attend
at least one encampment.

Color Guard : Cadets Calkins,

comprised of 35 cadets and three
senior members. TLA is the only
high school in Arizona, and one of
two public high schools in the entire
country in which every student is a
member of the United States Air
Force Junior ROTC, for the entire
four years of study.
TLA's Headmaster is Dr. Lowell "Ed"
Fox, USAF Lt. Colonel
(Retired). According to Dr. Fox, the
school has a very rigorous program
which emphasizes math, science,
McPherson, Schmiet, and Hannigan.
Squadron AZ 802 is commanded
my Senior Member Paul Swietek
(USAF Technical Sergeant, Re-
For those junior high school and
tired). SM Swietek, is an Aerospace
middle school students who wish to
Science Instructor at TLA, where he
obtain more information about TLA
teaches students leadership and drill
and CAP, please contact Dr.
ceremony. As the squadron com-
Fox, email: TLA@Gilbert.k12.az.us,
mander, SM Swietek's goal is to see
or Technical Sergeant Paul Swietek,
that graduating students have a solid
email AZ-951@AFJROTC.net, or by
foundation in math and science, so
phone at (480) 497-4024. Also visit
that the students may pursue careers
the AZ Wing CAP website at http://
in the high tech and aerospace in-
azwg.cap.gov, or contact 1Lt. Rick
dustries.
Triplett at (623) 202-1817.
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Arizona Wing AE participates
in Fly-In with setting up the AE
exhibit. By Lt. Col. Pete Feltz
As in past years the Arizona Wing Aero-
space Exhibit was a prominent contribu-
tor to the CAF Veterans Day Fly-in. We
extend our thanks to CAP members from
Squadrons 305 and 308 who helped in
setting up and taking down the exhibit. It
is a real big job especially at shows like
this one where the whole exhibit is dis-
played. Saturday was a good day with
many visitors especially a large number
of veterans who really like our display
because it takes them back to when they
were in the services with all the historical
military items in the display. The second
day, Sunday, was rainy and windy with
low attendance at the show. This day was
also marked with a somber incident re-
sulting in a fatality involving an airplane
crash. I was impressed with the speed the
fire department responded resulting in the
survival of the passenger.
Shown in the photo from left to right:
Bill Turner, Pete Feltz, John Eggen and
Fred "Fritz" Seifritz.
Accolades go to our AE leaders who do
so much to promote the Aerospace Edu-
cation of our cadets, and give so much
time and energy to set up such exquisite
exhibits. And that is a lot of dedicated
work.
Lt. Col. Feltz provided the photos of the
Cadets as they enjoyed testing out the
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exhibits, especially the simulator.
Cadet Sara Hinkley, Sqn 308 getting
ready to fly the simulator.
Cadet Andi Isaak, Sqn. 308, seems very
intent on doing a good job.
Cadet Cutshall of Sqn. 305 giving it his
shot at flying the simulator.
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DEFENSIVE HOLIDAY
DRIVING from The December Senti-
nel
A good time to be reminded that more
than 41,000 people lose their lives in mo-
tor vehicle crashes each year and over
two million more suffer disabling inju-
ries, according to the National Safety
council. The triple threat of high speeds,
impaired or careless driving and not using
occupant restraints threatens every driver,
regardless of how careful or how skilled.
Driving defensively means not only
taking responsibility for yourself and
your actions but also keeping an eye on
“the other guy.” The National Safety
council suggests the following guidelines
to help reduce your risks on the road:
• Don’t start the engine without secur-
ing each passenger in the car. Use
those seat belts.
• Remember that driving too fast or
too slow can increase the likelihood
of collisions.
• If you plan to drink, designate a
driver who won’t drink.
• With a blood alcohol level of 0.10,
the legal limit for drunk drivers in
most states. Drinking and driving
equals a likely accident.
• Similar odds face drives on drugs,
including prescription drugs and
even over-the-counter medications.
In short, an impaired driver, even
slightly impaired, is a bad driver.
• Be alert and notice other drivers who
might be impaired, and don’t contest
the right of way.
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FORMER CADETS DO the mission headquarters located---guess try that technique to keep our CAP pilots
where?...yep.., Deer Valley airport (it was straight.
BECOME SENIOR MEMBERS smaller back then).
In 1975 he transferred to Kunsan AB,
In 1965 Cadet Rogers moved to Southern South Korea to join the Juvat Wolfpack
California where he continued as a CAP flying the F4. He became an instructor
cadet through high school. Since he was WSO and spent time in Thailand to be-
also an “Air Force brat” (a currently un- come a Paveway (ZOT) laser designator
acceptable term which then applied to the instructor. That’s a long story we will
kids of USAF members) he had the op- save for later. He does remember seeing
portunity to fly with the local Air Force an 1109 knot ground speed once during
Aero Club. He obtained his private cer- an F4 functional test flight.
tificate at age 17 and his commercial,
instrument, and flight instructor certifi- In 1976 he returned to Mather AFB to
cates at age 18. attend Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO)
School. Following EWO training he
Also at age 18 he transferred CAP mem- transferred to George AFB, California
bership from cadet to senior. After sev- (now closed) to fly the F105 Wild Weasel
eral years he let his CAP membership “Thud”. Captain Rogers become an
lapse since he was heavily involved with EWO instructor and standardization/
Lieutenant Colonel Art Rogers was 13 school and Air Force ROTC. He did con- evaluation officer. He also trained for
years old when he first joined CAP in tinue flying as a flight instructor through- and became an Air Force squadron safety
February 1964 in the then Scottsdale Ca- out his college years. In 1973 he gradu- officer.
det Squadron 311. His first airplane ated with a BS Aerospace Engineering
flight ever was in March courtesy of CAP degree from the University of Arizona. The “Weasel” prime mission was to sup-
and the USAF in a C-47 flown from Ma- He was an AFROTC Distinguished press (that usually means destroy) enemy
rana airport. He attended summer en- Graduate and received a commission as a radar and/or electro-optical guided mis-
campment in June at Walker AFB, New 2nd Lieutenant USAF. siles and/or anti-aircraft-artillery (AAA)
Mexico (now closed) He remembers the and/or surveillance/early-warning sys-
fun summer flight (sic) from Sky Harbor Lieutenant Rogers wanted Air Force pilot tems. That’s the short version. Ask Art
to Walker in a C-119 and the return flight training but his less than 20/20 uncor- to give you the long version sometime.
in the C-124. Those of you who are aero- rected vision (he wears contact lenses)
In 1980 the USAF retired the active duty
space history buffs should check out these prohibited his attending. Instead he ap-
two aircraft. plied for navigator training and was sent F105’s and Captain Rogers also left ac-
to Mather AFB, California (now closed). tive duty and joined the USAF Reserves.
Then Cadet Rogers rose through the cadet Although he never used it, later on he did He also flew civilian commuter Beech
squadron positions. He obtained his ama- learn celestial navigation, pressure pattern 99’s in Utah and was hired by a major
teur radio license at age 13 and became navigation, CONSOLAN, and other ex- commercial airline. During the last 24
involved in CAP radio operations. For otic now obsolete navigation methods. In years Art has flown as Captain on the
you radio buffs, most CAP communica- 1974 he returned to Arizona to attend F4 DC-9, DC-10, Airbus A-300, and Boeing
tions were then on either 148.14 VHF- Phantom combat crew training at Luke 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777. He is also a
AM, 26.62 AM, 4585 HF-AM, or 121.6 AFB. civilian aircraft accident investigator on
aircraft VHF-AM (since replaced with call to respond to any major airline
123.1). Those were the days before the He trained as a Weapons System Officer accidents at his company.
FM radio repeaters we have now. On (WSO) sometimes called the guy-in-back
several occasions during actual CAP (GIB) or other colorful names. His real In 1983 he transferred from the USAF
search missions, Cadet Rogers traveled to mission was to keep the pilot straight. Reserves to the Air National Guard to
South Mountain where CAP had an old Usually he directed the pilot by dangling return to military flying. For 13 years
trailer loaded with huge tube type radios a banana over the pilots left shoulder for a he flew as WSO on various models of
and a diesel generator. The site was used left turn or dangling the banana over the the F4. He took several extended ac-
to manually relay (what our FM repeaters right shoulder for a right turn. Our cur- tive duty tours to support USAF re-
do for us now) radio messages down to rent CAP observers and scanners might
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In 1976 he returned to Mather AFB to
attend Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO)
School. Following EWO training he
transferred to George AFB, California
(now closed) to fly the F105 Wild Weasel
“Thud”. Captain Rogers become an
EWO instructor and standardization/
evaluation officer. He also trained for
and became an Air Force squadron safety
officer.
The “Weasel” prime mission was to sup-
press (that usually means destroy) enemy
radar and/or electro-optical guided mis-
siles and/or anti-aircraft-artillery (AAA)
and/or surveillance/early-warning sys-
tems. That’s the short version. Ask Art
to give you the long version sometime.
In 1980 the USAF retired the active duty
F105’s and Captain Rogers also left ac-
tive duty and joined the USAF Reserves.
He also flew civilian commuter Beech
99’s in Utah and was hired by a major
commercial airline. During the last 24
years Art has flown as Captain on the
DC-9, DC-10, Airbus A-300, and Boeing
727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777. He is also a
civilian aircraft accident investigator on
call to respond to any major airline acci-
dents at his company.
In 1983 he transferred from the USAF
Reserves to the Air National Guard to
return to military flying. For 13 years he was attending Air Command & Staff Col- spectral imaging capability to enhance
flew as WSO on various models of the
F4. He took several extended active duty
tours to support USAF requirements or
attend training and to attend in-resident
Air Command & Staff College.
In 1995 the last of the F4 Phantoms were as a mission pilot, instructor, and check
finally being retired from the Air National pilot. He is also the squadron operations counter drug missions for the govern-
Guard and Lieutenant Colonel Rogers
was now eligible for a reserve retirement. cer.
Instead of retiring he decided to transfer
back to the USAF Reserve in the USAF
Reserve Assistance Program of CAP-
USAF (CAPRAP). He was a Reserve
Assistance Officer (RAO), then a state
Wing Reserve Coordinator (WRC) and
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then region reservist for the Pacific Liai- win-win deal for all involved. It is great
son Region. Art enjoyed working with for the Air Force as it provides inexpen-
both the cadets and seniors. He attended sive professional support for many mis-
many of the wing and region SAREX sions. CAP is also one of our military’s
best recruiting vehicles. As for CAP, we
events.
also win with the USAF support
He was the Air Force Reserve project
CAP GIVES RETIREES OP-
officer for national cadet glider encamp-
PORTUNITY TO CONTINUE
ments at Owl Canyon, Colorado, Dilling-
SUPPORTING COUNTRY
ham, Hawaii and Portland, Oregon. He
also was project officer for reserve sup- Excerpt from the AFTERBURNER, news
port for the Oshkosh “Blue Beret” activ- for the USAF Retired Personnel
ity. Art thinks these cadet special activi-
With a much higher awareness of the
ties are the “pearls” of the cadet program.
need for the homeland security and the
He encourages more Arizona cadets to potential threats that now exist, Civil Air
apply for these activities. Patrol (CAP) is playing a role in home-
land security and is looking for senior
Lieutenant Colonel Rogers also provided members to joint the effort.
reserve support to CAP-USAF Headquar-
ters at Maxwell AFB during 1999-2000. That is the word from Robin Hunt, CAP
This was while Art was living on Max- chief of membership development, who
noted that since the organization was cre-
well AFB with his wife Laurel
ated a week before Pearl Harbor, the or-
ganization has come full-circle as it pre-
pares to play a vital role once again in
homeland security through the new initia-
tives being established.
In the early days, CAP was assigned to
the War Department under the Army Air
Corps. Now, the auxiliary of the USAF is
a force multiplier in critical homeland
security efforts, Hunt said.
Hunt revealed that in the next year, CAP
will be upgrading to glass cockpits, digi-
(Lieutenant Colonel, Air National Guard) tal image transmission via satellite, hyper
lege. search and rescue and homeland security,
and acquiring a larger aircraft, the Gipp-
In 2000 Art moved from Alabama to Pay- sland GA-8 “Air Van.”
son, Arizona. In 2001 he retired from
CAP-USAF Reserves and rejoined CAP. Over the past five years, CAP has aver-
aged more than 32,000 flying hours per
He is a member of Squadron 209 and flies
year of reconnaissance and support to
ment’s fight against narco-terrorism.
officer and the group two operations offi-
Members of the Air Force retiree Com-
munity are being encouraged to consider
When you see him, just call Art (that’s becoming a member of CAP, and also
what he prefers to be called-no elite titles children of retirees who would be inter-
needed) and he will be glad to discuss ested in knowing more about the CAP
CAP or USAF with you. Those who Cadet Program.
know him will confirm he is not afraid to
express his viewpoint. He feels CAP is a
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bound rider was a retired Air Force Major At the Escort/Commander’s meeting of
CAP CADETS AS-
who flew fighter aircraft in WWII. Friday night, the team commanders drew
SIST IN FIRST AN- numbers to see the order of competition
NUAL ARIZONA Taking tickets, gate guard duty, traffic throughout this event. 205 drew number
BALLOON FEST control and QC over night were also 6. The event began with Uniform Inspec-
among the responsibilities of the Civil Air tion. The Elite Honor Guard of Davis
Submitted By 2Lt. Martin
Patrol, as well as trash pickup, saving the Monthan Air Force Base, in Tucson,
Maxwell
event several thousand dollars in ex- finely inspected the five member team.
penses because they did not have to hire The next event was Practical Indoor Post-
people to do those jobs. These cadets ing. After lunch, the first event was Stan-
Cadets from several squad- received very high praise for their work dard Drill, followed by Practical Outdoor
rons around the state assisted and their professionalism in conducting Presentation, our team’s favorite events.
in the first Annual Arizona themselves and their duties from event After these events, there was time for
Balloon Fest 2004, held organizer Tim Matykiewicz, Managing Q&A between the cadets and the DM
19-21 November at Tum- Director and Founder of EventsWest, and judges. After dinner and some study time
bleweed Park in Chan- from the President of the Chandler Rotary for the next day’s written exam, there was
dler. Club who assisted in putting on the event time for some much needed rest and re-
as well as from various vendors and at- laxation. Day 2 began with the 50 ques-
Cadets and Senior Members from 302, tendees who noticed us. tion Written Exam, cadets Weaver and J.
304, and 308 as well as Flagstaff 201 Russell received the highest scores over-
squadrons assisted in the operation of the Major Newton Muehleisen, Ground all in this event with a score of 34, whew!
event. Team Leader from Squadron 302 along
With that behind them, it was time for the
with Lt. Martin Maxwell also of Squad-
Mile Run. C/MSgt Russell, with a time
ron 302 spent the night on the field with
of 5:48, was awarded Male Fleet Foot.
the cadets, sleeping in tents and adding an
After a couple of hours of anxious wait-
additional ground team dimension to the
ing, the scores and awards were an-
activity.
nounced: Third Place Sqdn 109; Second
Because of the great effort, excellent Place Sqdn 105, and First Place, Sqdn
work ethic and professionalism put forth 205. Obviously, this was and excep-
by the cadets and Senior Member staff tional weekend for us. We would like to
who attended, I am quite sure we will be especially thank C/Amn Matthew Phillips
welcomed back to next years event, as who joined our team as the alternate.
well as other events produced by Events Matthew is from Payson Sqdn 209 and
On Saturday morning following the West and Chandler Rotary Club. THANK since 209 was not able to send a full team
launch of the balloons flying a Hare and YOU ALL!! this time, we got together and made it
Hound event, we provided crew services work. C/Capt Jamie Hurley, 205 C/CC
for Camp Reach for the Stars, one of only SQUADRON 205 TAKES and C/Officer-In-Charge of training the
four balloons in the US which is wheel- Color Guard, DCC 1st Lt Jean Hurley,
FIRST PLACE AT 2004 ARI-
chair accessible, bringing the sport to Sqdn CC 1st Lt Charlie Weaver, and
ZONA WING CADET COM- Group II CC Lt Col Don Dillahunty
individuals who are physically chal-
lenged. Several wheel-chair bound peo-
PETITION by 1Lt. Jean Hurley would all like to express their pride and
ple were able to experience the joy and gratitude for a job well done to the 205
At a weekend of intense competition,
excitement of lighter than air flight on Color Guard team and to the other teams
involving 8 AZ Wing squadron Color
tether at the park, who without this bal- that participated.
Guard teams, months of training and
loon would never be able to do so. “I
would not have been able to do this with-
preparation paid off for the Color Guard
of Verde Valley Composite Squadron 205
Congratulations for a
out your cadets” the pilot told CAP Bal- as they won the Arizona Wing Civil Air
loon Pilot Lt. Martin Maxwell of Squad-
job
Patrol Cadet Competition. They now will
ron 302, who organized the cadets in- represent Arizona Wing at the Southwest
volvement in the event. One wheelchair
Region cadet competition in April 2005.
Well done.
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Photo by 1Lt. Jean Hurley:

Squadron 205 Color Guard faces the Davis Monthan Elite

Honor Guard for inspection. Pictured: C/Ann Matthew Phil-
lips, C/CMSgt Max Weaver, C/MSgt Chris Murcko, team
commander C/CMSgt Jonam Russell; C/SSgt Nathanael Rus-
sell.

CHICKEN POINT II SAREX ALSO SAW

SQUADRON 205 VERY ACTIVE by 1lt. Jean Hur-
ley

November 28th's Chicken Point II SAREX in

Sedona was a great success for Sqdn 205! Sqdn
Commander and Ground Team Leader Charlie
Weaver would like to thank all of the partici-
pants, especially the eighteen members who
braved the weather and either hiked with the
Ground Teams, or manned the Mission Base
during the training operation. "It was really sat-
isfying for me to see two complete ground
teams, all with proper 101 cards, fully equipped for the
field, standing in their poncho's in the 40 degree rain, hail, and
later the light snow, eagerly ready for Ground Team training
operations," 1st Lt Weaver said. After the briefing the teams
then successfully completed field craft
training in land navigation, search tech-
niques, first aid, and rescue evacuation
while completing the nearly six mile
training course. Congratulations to all on
a job well done. We are preparing for our
next Ground Team training mission on 18
December.

The following pictures were provided by

1Lt. Hurley, Squadron 205 PAO:
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AZ CADET SQUADRON 310
Conducts Formal Flag Retire-
ment Ceremony
By 1Lt. James L. Nova
On the evening of November 8, 2004, at
the Scottsdale Municipal Airport, the
cadets of Arizona Squadron 310, under
the command of Capt. Mike Hoza, con-
ducted a ceremonial destruction of the
Unites States flag. This ceremony is
rarely conducted by cadet members of the
Civil Air Patrol; but is part of the aero-
space education program dealing with
United States Air Force customs and
ceremonies and US Flag Code. Title 4,
Chapter 1, Sec. 8(k).
C/CMSGT Zachary Zimmerman, Execu-
tive Officer Cadet Sq. 310, S/M Stepha-
nie Eggen, Aerospace Education Officer
Sq. 310 and 1Lt. John Eggen, Aerospace
Education Officer of Arizona Senior
Squadron 314 trained the cadets in the
procedures prescribed for the ceremony
under U.S. Air Force and Civil Air Patrol
regulations. The experience also trained
the cadets in the importance of properly
honoring the flag of the United States and
all of the military men and women who
have served under it. Parents of the ca-
dets, members of the public, visiting ac-
tive duty military personnel and members
of Arizona Senior Squadron 314, the
Black Sheep Squadron, also attended the
ceremony.
This ceremony is part of a continuing
leadership program including aerospace
education, U.S. Air Force history, and
military customs conducted by Squadron
310 for its cadets. Capt. Hoza and the
Senior leadership of the Squadron con-
tinue to emphasize to their cadets the
qualities of honor, integrity, leadership
and decisiveness so important to today’s
future leaders.
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of December as “Civil Air Patrol Week.”
Mr. Whelan noted that this will be the
63rd anniversary of the organization of
Civil Air Patrol.
Present at the ceremony were Lt. Col.
Godwin, Wing Vice Commander, Maj.
Russ Sturgeon, Group V Commander,
Major George Molitor, Squadron 501
Commander, and C/2Lt Chris Evans.
Ceremonial destruction of the
In related events, Cadet Ian Hall was pre-
United States Flag. sented the General Billy Mitchell Award
by Lt. Col. Godwin in a special promo-
tion ceremony. Hall passed the Mitchell
test on his first attempt and has been an
SQUADRON 107 HAS BEEN
outstanding leader within the Squadron.
BUSY WITH MANY ACTIVI-
TIES When reading their newsletters
from August through November I could
see many notable ideas for other squadron BEST WISHES TO
cadets.
THOSE WHO
UDF FTX in mid September at San
Manuel Airport , but was weathered out
CELEBRATED
by rain and lightning.
Inviting friends to attend their meetings. HANUKKAH
Who knows, they might decide to stay for
the fun.
Several Cadet promotions. Wow, those
cadets are really working.
Veteran’s Day parade November 11th.
A very successful car wash earned them
$150 for the Squadron’s fund.
Getting ready for 2005 Team America
Rocketry Challenge
LAKE HAVASU CITY
MAYOR PROCLAIMS CAP
WEEK
Hope your holidays were
Submitted BY Maj.. George Molotar,
Commander SQ. 501 special !!!
In a quiet ceremony in his office, Lake
Havasu City Mayor Bob Whelan signed
the proclamation declaring the first week
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PICTURES OF
SOME HAPPY CA-
DETS FROM
SQUADRON 302
READY FOR THEIR
ORIENTATION
RIDES. PICTURES WERE
TAKEN BY CAPT. RAYMOND C.
REEVE GROUP 3.

NAMES OF THE
CADETS WERE
UNAVAILABLE
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Searching for the Hunters
by Wayne R. Fiscus Major
Prescott Composite Squadron
206
It was dark and it was cold as the crew
approached the aircraft. They had agreed
to meet there at 0430 to do the preflight
for their trip to Lake Havasu City. It was
an ungodly time of the day to be up and
about, but that’s often the way it happens
when you’re called to do a search mis-
sion. There was no air traffic at the field.
The tower wasn’t even open yet, but as
usual the people at the Prescott Flight
Service Station (FSS) were available for
briefings.
In spite of having covers on the wings,
CapFlight (CPF) 232’s departure was
delayed forty minutes while the crew de-
iced the plane under the headlights of the
Colonel’s car. By the time they took to
the air it was 0540. The Pilot In Com-
mand was Capt. Richard Batchelor, the
Observer was Lt. Col. Jerry Shugars and
the Scanner was Major Chuck Ahlstrand.
All three crewmembers were pilots and
everyone knew each other’s duties, which
generally makes for excellent Crew Re-
source Management and enjoyable flying.
The purpose of flying to Lake Havasu
City was to participate in the search for a
missing aircraft in California. The Civil
Air Patrol (CAP) squadron in Havasu was
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the forward base from which to launch fic Control. On this sortie Col Shugars
Arizona aircraft on search sorties. The was the Pilot In Command, Maj. Ahl-
missing aircraft with two people on board strand the Observer and Capt. Batchelor
had departed Las Vegas for San Diego, the Scanner. They flew directly to the
but had never arrived. CAP was called grid and arrived there at 0845. As it
upon to find out what happened to it. turned out, they saw a clearing in the
trees shortly after entering the grid. Al-
About 15 minutes after CPF 232 departed most immediately, Capt. Batchelor spot-
Prescott, a voice on the radio interrupted ted the wreckage. After circling the
the drone of the engine. It was a call wreckage and noting no survivors they
from the Prescott FSS. Two-three-two marked the coordinates and Maj. Ahl-
was ordered to return to the airport for a strand radioed Mission Base Alpha of the
different mission. A twin-engine aircraft, find. They were then recalled to base. In
Cessna 337 Skymaster, had departed Wil- the meantime, Col. Dillahunty telephoned
liams Clarke Field the night before at the Coconino County Sheriff to report the
approximately 1930 hours. It carried the coordinates of the crash site. It was then
owner/pilot from Sedona and two elk that the Sheriff called the Department of
hunters from Glendale, Arizona. Their Public Safety (DPS) and they launched
destination was Sedona, but they were their helicopter, Ranger 401. Within
reported missing late that night. Once twenty minutes Ranger 401 was on site
again Civil Air Patrol was called upon to and the Yavapai County Sheriff arrived
locate the missing aircraft. shortly thereafter, since the crash site was
within his jurisdiction.
By the time 232 had landed and taxied
back to parking, about 0615, Lt. Col. Don Later when the flight crew of 232 was
Dillahunty was there to meet them. He debriefed, they indicated that the debris
was the Air Operations Section Chief for pattern was rather small—possibly 30
the mission and Major Carla Day the In- yards long. Indicating that the aircraft
cident Commander. Prescott Squadron probably stalled or the pilot was disori-
206 would be the forward base. Second ented and impacted at a steep angle. No
lieutenant Tom Richtmyer arrived soon to doubt the NTSB investigators will figure
establish the base communication center. it out.
Shortly after returning to the squadron
office, Col. Dillahunty received a phone This was the first find for the Prescott
call from a man who indicated that he flight crew. They can rejoice in the fact
was a passenger in an airplane the night that they accomplished their mission in a
before and had observed a fireball on the very short time and in a professional
ground in the vicinity of the Drake flag- manner, knowing that the families of the
stone quarry. Thinking that this might be crash victims quickly learned of their
related to the missing aircraft he had loved-ones fate. Unfortunately for the
heard about on the radio, he decided to families of the elk hunters and the pilot,
call. From the man’s description Dilla- there will be no rejoicing this holiday
junty was able to ascertain the probable season.
location to be within grid 71C-D. Since
Maj. Day had launched CPF 233 out of The autumn chill was still in the air, but
Flagstaff Squadron 201 at daybreak to the sun was climbing through the south-
search grid 72B-D, CPF 232 was held on west sky as the crew of CPF232 headed
the ground to avoid any possible conflict home. Each with his own thoughts about
between the search aircraft. Finally at the mission just completed and wonder-
0830 CPF 232 taxied to Runway 21L and ing what the next one would be. Maybe
was granted priority take-off by Air Traf- the next time there would be survivors.
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OH SAY CAN YOU SEE role when CAP performs missions. Considering the rapid growth in the
Phoenix metropolitan area, Falcon Field
According to Mr. Roundtree, the Federal ranks in the top 50 busiest airports in the
By Charles Bendixen, M.D., Maj. CAP Aviation Team concept in-
U.S. As such, effective with 16 October
volves communication with the National 2004, Falcon Field will be using two
(and Former FAA Aviation Medical Ex-
Weather Service, enforcement agencies at tower positions. Please see the attached
aminer)
the local, state and federal level, National procedures.
In September 1996 the FAA changed a Standardization Enforcement, and train-
number of regulations regarding medical ing. The most important part of the team Capt. Allan Pearlstein , Group 3 Public
certification, many of which are still not concept, however, is the communication Affairs Officer.
commonly known by pilots. Although between the ATC tower and the
distant vision requirements for First and PIC. Safety and communication are vital This is my spot to wish
Second Class physicals remains un- elements in the team concept, as a major
changed at 20/20 corrected or uncor- role of the ATC is to gather and dissemi- ALL a wonderful Holi-
rected, the uncorrected vision require- nate up to date information to the PIC
ments for Third Class physicals was tight- (i.e., weather briefings, flight hazards, day Season and a
ened from 20/50 to 20/40 in each eye. aircraft separation, flight restrictions, and
Near vision at 16 inches is the same for Presidential or VIP visits) to insure a safe Happy New Year, and
all classes at 20/40. A new requirement flight. It is vital for the PIC to listen care-
for testing “intermediate vision” was fully to the instructions given by the to thank all those who have
added for all First and Second Class ap- tower, give the tower as much informa- contributed to Wingtips to
plicants over age 50. These individuals tion as possible when taking off and land-
make it an interesting news-
must demonstrate vision of 20/40 or bet- ing, and acknowledging instructions
ter in each eye individually at a distance given by the tower. If a message from the letter this year. A special
of 32 inches. This was added for pilots tower is unclear, the PIC need not be
thank you to the Squadron
whose ability to accommodate between afraid to ask for clarification. In addition,
near and distant vision decreases with to communication between the PIC and PAOs who work hard to get
aging. Although they might have reading tower, the PIC, observer and scanner the word out about CAP to
glasses, which help them, read a chart up needs to communicate amongst them-
the media. I hope that the
close, they may not allow the pilot to fo- selves, and to be looking for other air-
cus properly on the instrument panel, craft. Mr. Roundtree advises that all coming year will see each
hence, needing trifocals instead of bifo- PIC's should continue to practice flying
squadron with their own
cals! For those of us in the older age skills and remain current.
categories, this may be helpful to check PAO. Thank you for being so
In addition to communication and safety,
out before going in for our FAA physical
the FAA has implemented several policy
GREAT!!
FALCON FIELD AIR TRAF- changes since the 9/11 terrorist at-
tacks. For example, prior to the terrorist Lt. Col. Patricia Brower/CAP
FIC CONTROLLER VISITS attacks, foreign visitors were permitted to
SQUADRON 305 tour the ATC tower. Now, the tower per- AZ Wing PAO (Pat)
mits only American citizens to tour the
On 2 November 2004, Mr. Michael tower. A foreign visitor under special
Roundtree from the Falcon Field Air circumstances, however, is allowed to
Traffic Control tower came to squadron tour the tower, but the foreign visitor
305 to give a presentation on the func- must now undergo a thorough back-
tions of an ATC. The purpose of inviting ground check and be cleared by the US
Mr. Roundtree to the squadron was so State Department. If anyone wishes to
that the pilots and air crew personnel tour the Falcon ATC tower, they must
would have the opportunity to make arrangements in advance by calling
be educated on the job functions of an (480) 981-1367.
ATC, and to see how ATC plays a pivotal
Cadet Competition
What a weekend! For those that made the trip south to Davis Monthan AFB saw history in the making. We had 8 teams sign up
and we had 8 teams show. This was the largest competition that this wing has had in a very, very long time. The skill level of
marching and knowledge has made a great improvement over last years competition. Teams were very ready for this event. Be-
fore I give you the list of winners I would like to thank SSGT Vause NCOIC of the DM Honor Guard. For the 3rd year in a row
he has been able to cut some of his team loose to judge our competition even though he was tasked with extra details this week-
end. We could not have had this competition without them. And now the winners:

In Ranks Inspection Commanders Award

1st place Sq 105 Sq 109 and 210

2nd Place Sq 205

Indoor posting Fleet foot Award

1st Place Sq 105 Male Jonam Russell 5:48

2nd place Sq 210 Female Aislinn Finrock 7:05

Standard Drill Written test high score

1st place Sq 205 Max Weaver 34 out of 50

2nd place Sq 105 Jonam Russell 34 out of 50

Outdoor posting

1st place Sq 205

2nd place Sq 302

Written Test 1st Place Overall Sq 205

1st place Sq 109 2nd Place Overall Sq 105

2nd place Sq 105 3rd Place Overall Sq 109

Mile Run Thank you for a job well done,

1st place Sq 205 Cliff Owens Maj/CAP, Director of Cadet Programs

2nd place Sq 356

Please let your cadets know how well all of them did.