MEET OUR COMMANDER

COLONEL M. ALLEN APPLEBAUM,

COMMANDER PA WING

Colonel Applebaum joined Civil Air Patrol 10-Dec-68 as a cadet, with continuous service. He was the
first Pennsylvania Wing Commander to progress to this position from the cadet ranks. He was born and
educated in Philadelphia.

Dedicated to CAP, he has also served as the Vice Commander of the Pennsylvania Wing; Group 10
Commander for nine years as well as Commander of the Philadelphia Squadron 103. While in
Command of Squadron 103, it developed into the largest most active unit in the Northeast Region.

A Ranger since 1969 he has earned the Advanced Ranger Rating and served as a Senior and Cadet
member of the Ranger Staff in Pennsylvania and Florida. Active in search and rescue, he attended the
National Search and Rescue School at Governors Island, New York and has been involved in over 250
Air Force authorized missions.

Col Applebaum was appointed as the Commander of Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol on 14 June,
2004. Col Applebaum also served as Commander of the Pennsylvania Wing during 24 Feb 90 to 14
Nov 90.

Other positions held include; Pennsylvania Wing Supply Officer, Advisor to the Commander, Public
Affairs Officer, Demand Reduction Officer, Director of Resource Development. He also served as the
Squadron 103 Historian.

Colonel Applebaum served on the National Appeal Board from 01 Jan 99 to 30 Sept 99. He served
as Squadron 904 ìInterimî Commander from 25 Aug 99 to 05 Oct 99.

Colonel Applebaum served as the Interim Commander for the New Jersey Wing from 13 Aug 04 to
November 04.

Col Applebaum received the Distinguished Service Medal in 1990, 25 Year Service Device in 1994,
Grover Loening, Level III in 1994, Exceptional Service Award in 1994, exceptional Service Award (1st
Clasp) in 1997and the Commanderís Commendation in 1999.

Col Applebaum makes his home in Oreland, Pennsylvania where he lives with his wife Brenda and 4
of his 5 children.

He is self employed in the commercial printing field. His company is known as Printing Resources.
 KEYSTONE
Articles of Interest
. Toys for Tots Campaign
Another Success
. “Looking Back 2004”
. Squadron News
. Eye on Safety
. Cadet News
. PA Wing Civil Air Patrol
in Philadelphia School
. Search for Missing
Nine Year Old Male
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South Williamsport Boy
Reported Missing
With temperatures in the teens
and a wind chill factor making it
feel closer to zero, the
Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol
Search and Rescue Ground
Teams, found themselves
amongst hundreds of other volun-
teers, combing the rugged moun-
tainous area of South
Williamsport, to look for a missing
nine year old autistic boy.
On the 19th of December, PAWG
Alerting Officer Lt Col Michael
Hayes received notification from
the AFRCC requesting CAP’s serv-
ice to help search for nine year
old Logan Mitcheltree, who had
wondered from his home some-
time around 5:00 PM on
Saturday, December 18. The
young child was last seen wearing
a long sleeved gray shirt, blue
jeans and brown slippers.
Everyone was hoping that he had
found a place where he could be
sheltered from the freezing tem-
peratures. He was described as a
friendly loveable child with a win-
some personality but due to his
mental disability could not speak.
Group 2, of the Pennsylvania
Wing, was contacted and through
their Group Alert Officer, Captain
Robert Pena, accepted the mis-
sion as incident commander.
Utilizing the new Group 2 -------
January 2005
Special Edition
Volume 7
WISHING YOU
AND YOURS
A SAFE AND
HAPPY NEW YEAR
--“Floodgate” system, (an auto-
mated alerting system which con-
tacts each member in a group
and delivers a voice message
regarding the mission), Captain
Pena was able to quickly put a
team together. Captain Arnie
Andresen served as the agency
liaison between Civil Air Patrol
and the Department of
Conservation and Natural
Resources, (the lead agency for
this mission.) There were several
professional teams and hundreds
of volunteers that were also
involved in the search.
Major Jeff Riley, from the State
College Squadron, gathered his
ground team and proceeded to
the search area and the
Williamsport Squadron’s ground
team was enroute to also search
the area. As the search continued
ground teams from Bedford,
Lancaster, Lebanon and New
Cumberland assisted on the
search.
There were a total of 36 CAP
personnel involved in the search
on December 20. In addition,
Group 3, of the PAWG was asked
to assist, after Group 2 resources
had been exhausted, and another
18 CAP members traveled to
Williamsport. Three air crews
were on standby to assist had
they been needed.
Young Logan Mitcheltree was
found deceased, approximately 6
feet off of the roadway about a
mile and a half from his home, by
a state forester, ending the search
on a sad note.
 TOYS FOR TOTS 2004
ìEYE ON SAFETYî
by Joseph Pelletier, Lt Col CAP, PAWG Assistant SE

(Taken from the Pennsylvania Drivers Manual)

COMMUNICATION - Crashes often happen because one driver does not see another
driver, or one driver does something the other driver does not expect. It is important
for drivers to COMMUNICATE. Communicating means letting others know where you
are and what you plan to do. Do this by; signaling when changing direction, signaling
when slowing down or stopping, using your horn, using emergency signals.

SIGNALING WHEN CHANGING DIRECTION - Drivers expect you to continue travel-

For the second year in a row, Pennsylvania
Wing Civil Air Patrol participated in the Toys
for Tots Campaign. Members that attended
the December Holiday Party, brought along
with them an unwrapped new toy and
placed it in the Toys for Tots collection box.
A grateful John E. Gingrich, Sr., (Retired
Marine Sgt and Local Chairman for the Toys
for Tots program), stopped by the
Pennsylvania Wing Headquarters and
picked up the toys for distribution. A
heartfelt thank you and a ìCertificate of
Appreciationî was given to the PA Unit.
ing in the same direction. Let others know when you plan to do something different.
Give them time to react to your moves. USE YOUR TURN SIGNALS before you;
change lanes, turn at an intersection, pull away from a curb, pull over to the side of the
road. Get into the habit of signaling every time you make a change. Bear in mind that
turn signals DO NOT give you the right to make a turn. Signal even when you do not
see anyone else around.
UNDER PENNSYLVANIA LAW - you must always use your turn signals at least 100
feet before turning if you are driving less than 35 miles per hour.
If you are driving 35 miles per hour or more YOU MUST SIGNAL AT LEAST 300
FEET BEFORE TURNING.
(more on ìEye on Safety - page 4)
In fond memory of our recently deceased members;
John Stokes
Luis Arellano, Jr.

The PA Wing Ranger Banquet will be held on

January 22, 2005. Contact Lt Col Richard
Ludwig at 610-437-1429 for more information.

SQUADRONS
102 AND 103
Squadrons 102-103
are working together to
rebuild their Units for
2005.
During the month of
December, these two
Squadrons participated
in orientation flights.
It had been quite a
long time since they
were able to have that
opportunity and thanks
to pilot Col Fredric
Weiss, they were able
to receive valuable
instructions using CAP
aircraft.

(Photos were supplied

by Col Applebaum. He
is quite pleased with
the reorganization that
is going on with the
two Philadelphia based
Squadrons.)

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 Squadron 302
Travels to Washington
By Capt. Ruth Hoffman
The members of Capital City Composite
Squadron 302 and their families recently
enjoyed their annual fall trip. This year, the
Squadron again chose to visit Washington
D.C. Members stayed at the Hilton Hotel in
Alexandria, Virginia, and drove in to D.C.
and the surrounding area to see the sights.
The trip started out on Friday with a spe-
cial treat. The Squadron's commander,
Major Paul McDonough, arranged for a pri-
vate tour of the U.S.N.S. Comfort. This is a
super tanker that was refurbished as a hos-
pital ship. The Director of Surgical Services
and third in command of the vessel, Capt.
Ralph Jones, was a C.A.P. cadet with Maj.
McDonough, and gave special
permission for this tour. The evening ended
with a visit to the Jefferson and F.D.R.
Memorials and the newly dedicated W.W. II
Memorial.
On Saturday, the group toured the
Holocaust Museum, the Spy Museum, and
the National Air and Space Museum. After
dinner at a local mall, the Squadron
returned to downtown D.C. and viewed the
Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam War
Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial, all
by moonlight. "I really enjoyed seeing the
Lincoln Memorial," said Cadet Brandon
Webb. "I never thought I would get to see it.
It was an awesome experience."
Sunday, the Squadron started their day
with a brief tour of the National History
Museum.
Then the group traveled to Dulles Airport
to experience the new Annex to the National
Air and Space Museum. Highlights were
viewing the Space Shuttle, Enterprise, the
W.W. II B29 bomber, Enola Gay, which
dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima in
1945, and experiencing a mock up of a air
traffic control tower overlooking the airport.
"Seeing the Enola Gay was definitely the
best part for me," said 2nd Lt. Pete
Shuntich. "I have always wanted to see the
plane that ended W.W. II."
"Our Squadron looks forward to this trip
all year," said Maj. McDonough. "We value
the opportunity to view first hand things that
we study in our Aerospace Education
program, and we really enjoy including
our families in experiencing our
Nation's capital." Plans are already in
the works for next year's trip.
Viewed the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam War
Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial, all by
moonlight.
"I really enjoyed see-
ing the Lincoln
Memorial," said
Cadet Brandon
Webb. "I never
thought I would get to
see it. It was an
awesome experi-
ence."
National History Museum.
W.W. II B29 bomber, Enola Gay
ìplans are already in the works for next year's trip.î
- Major McDonough
CAP TRAVELS TO FT SUMTER, S.C.
During the Christmas holiday, several
CAP members traveled to Ft. Sumter. Ft
Sumter, named after a South Carolina
Revolutionary War hero, was designed as
part of a defensive system for Charleston
Harbor. Located on a man-made island of
sea shells and granite from northern quar-
ries, it was a pentagonal structure, fifty feet
high, with walls eight to twelve feet thick. A
educational and rewarding experience for
all. The trip was organized by Capt Dan
Pompei. - see photos, page 11
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Emergency Services Corner:
1. For those members with a 101 card
who have NOT taken the new
CAPT 116 GES test since 01 June
2004 your CAP 101 card is now invali-
dated. ALL members with 101 cards
must take this test.
2. All Squadron/Group commanders
and assistants can see who the above
members are in their unit by selecting
on the national web site e-Services
page "MIMS(FMS)", then "FMS
Reports", then select "ES CAPT 116" .
This report will ONLY show members
who have NOT taken the test and who
had a 101card.
Alex M. Bodnar
Aviation: PP-SEL
Amateur Radio: KB3FCU
Emergency Services: EMT-BD, ARES/RACES
Hawk Mt Ranger Staff Helps Kick Off
the First Florida Falcon Ranger
Academy. -By Maj Herbert Cahalen,
PAWG, Ranger Coordinator
Members of the Hawk Mt. Ranger Staff
traveled to the Snake River Ranger
Training Area in Miramar, Florida to staff
the first Florida Falcon Ranger Academy.
The Academy is a product of the Hawk Mt.
Distance Learning Center and is to estab-
lish a standard for recruitment, training and
certification of Rangers in the Florida Wing
and South East Region. Florida has a long
history with the Ranger Program, hosting
the Florida Glades School during the 70's
and 80's with several of the former staff
members, Lt Col Art Giles, Capt Randall
Cason, and Capt Daniel Levitch of the
Glades School being responsible for the
development of the Falcon Ranger
Academy. It should be noted that Col A.
Applebaum, while attending the U. of Miami
served on the staff of the Glades School
and is a strong supporter of the Falcon
Ranger Academy and Pennsylvania's
involvement in the Academy.
On 23 Dec. 04 Maj Jeff Riley led an
advance team of Staff Cadets to Florida to
help setup the academy and register
incoming students. C/Lt Col David Spillane
was selected by the Florida Staff to
Command the Academy with C/Lt Col Tim
Grabowski as Deputy Commander. C/Lt
Col Spillane along with Staff Cadets, J.
Blumenfield, K. Smith, Z. Brizek, J.
Tartalone, and M. Simon, traveled via POV
with C/Lt Col Spillane's uncle and Maj Riley
hauled most of the gear in a large box
truck to Florida. Upon arriving in Florida
the Staff was treated to a Christmas Dinner
by the Florida Staff and then got to work
setting up the
(story continued on page 10 )
 PAWG Health Services
Program to launch in 2005
Members of the Wing will be able to take
part in the new CAP Health Program in
2005. ì The CAP Health Services program
is kicking into high gear at the National
level, and it is my goal to make sure that
the PAWG plays an integral role in itís suc-
cessî, says LTC Tim Cheslock, who will
be heading up the program for the Wing.
ì2005 will be a year of renewed effort to
place the health and well being of our
members in the forefront. The CAP has
always been an organization that takes care
of its own. This program will help to pro-
vide tools to keep our members current in
emergency training, prepared to take on the
challenges of our missions and to accom-
plish it in a way that may also enhance
their own personal health and mindset.î
The CAP Health Services Program is still
in itís infancy. The regulation guiding this
program is CAPR 160-1. It was totally
revamped in 2002. Since that time, the
National working group has been working
to solidify the role of the program and put
together the other essential components of
this program. At the March National Board
Meeting in Washington, D.C. the new
Health Services Specialty Track will be
presented to the Board. CAPP 220 ñ the
Health Services Specialty track will be
added to the Professional Development
program and allow members to work with-
in this specialty at their units. It will be
similar in design to the other specialty
tracks in that there are three levels of pro-
gression ñ technician, senior, and master.
Each level will have a knowledge compo-
nent and an OJT component. Watch for
more information on the CAPP 220 in the
coming months!
The Health Services Program was
expanded with the revamp of CAPR 160-1
to include a variety of health occupations.
It is important that we recognize the talents
of our individual members and allow them
to contribute to the organization in a way
which will more effectively utilize their
talents. With the addition of the health
services officer position within the unit, a
commander may now assign someone
other than a physician to a position in the
health arena. Although only physicians
may still hold the title of Medical Officer
within a unit, the Health Services Officer
may be a Paramedic/EMT , or a Physical
Therapist, Dietician, or any one of a num-
ber of allied health professions. (see page 10)
15th Annual Awards Ceremony for the 306
Cadets of the Year award
presented by Lt Col
Greenfield to; Anthony D.
Johnson (left) and Robert
B. Lesisko (right).
Guest speaker, (center), Major
General Karol A. Kennedy,
Commanding General, 99th
Regional Readiness Command, Cadet members enjoying the deli-
cious refreshments at the 306ís
takes a moment to pose with
Award Ceremony held at The
Lt Col Greenfield, Commander Hershey Italian Lodge.
Inspiring photographer,
of the 306, (left) and Lt Col
Cadet Michael Miller
Charles Bechtel, Commander awaits next award while
Major Michael Huffstutler
Group 2 (right).
serves as the emcee.
Highlighting the event, Lt Col Greenfield held a Change of Cadet Command Ceremony. Outgoing
Commander, C/Capt Francis Szekeres passing the colors to new Commander, C/Capt Victoria P. Lesisko.
CIVIL AIR PATROL SQUADRON 306 HOLDS ANNUAL AWARDS
PROGRAM- By Major Sara Shenefelt
Harrisburg Interntional Composite Squadron 306, Pennsylvania Wing Civil
Air Patrol, held its 15th Annual Awards Program at the Hershey Italian Lodge,
Hershey, on January 8th, 2005. Major General Karol A. Kennedy, Commanding
General of the 99th Regional Readiness Command, was the Guest Speaker and
Presenter.
Several cadets were promoted, four cadets were presented with the ìBilly
Mitchell Awardî and one cadet received the prestigious ìAmelia Earhart Award.î
In addition, cadets and cadet officers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters were
presented with awards. The Cadets of the Year were also honored. They were
Robert B. Lesisko and Anthony J. DiJohnson.
ìBilly Mitchell Awardî and promotion to Cadet/2nd Lieutenant: Ryan M. Laird,
Justin T. Smith, Anthony J. DiJohnson, Jennifer Kline (Squadron 1504, Altoona,
PA).
ìAmelia Earhart Awardî and promotion to Cadet/Captain: Victoria P. Lesisko.
Icing Alert from CAP NHQ
NTSB Issues Icing Alert to Pilots
Alert To Pilots: Wing Upper Surface Ice Accumulation
As a result of a recent takeoff accident that has generated much discussion about the
effects of wing upper surface ice accumulations, the National Transportation Safety Board
is issuing the following alert letter to pilots:
Wing Upper Surface Ice Accumulation Alert
The National Transportation Safety Board has long been concerned about the insidious
nature of the effects of small amounts of ice accumulated on an airplane's upper wing
surface. The Safety Board's preliminary investigation of the November 28, 2004 accident
involving a Bombardier Challenger 604 in Montrose, Colorado, (1) has revealed that
atmospheric conditions conducive to upper wing surface ice accumulation existed at
the time of the accident (airplane performance issues, including the possibility of upper
wing ice contamination, are being investigated). For years most pilots have understood
that visible ice contamination on a wing can cause severe aerodynamic and control
penalties; however, it has become apparent that many pilots do not recognize that minute
amounts of ice adhering to a wing can result in similar penalties.
Research results have shown that fine particles of frost or ice, the size of a grain
of table salt and distributed as sparsely as one per square centimeter over an airplane
(continued on page 10)
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Cadet Heritage
Commemorating 40 Years of the 'Modern' Cadet Program

History of the Cadet Program

Young people have been serving their communities as CAP cadets since 1 October 1942. But in the early years, cadet mem-
bership was limited to teens aged 15-17 who, except for their age, could meet all requirements necessary for beginning mili-
tary service. Men sponsored boys and women sponsored girls in the CAP Cadet Program.

But in 1964, CAP aimed higher and developed a new curriculum for its cadets. It would be a more structured Cadet Program,
with cadets progressing through five main elements: activities, leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness, and moral
leadership. Today's system of achievements and milestone awards is part of that legacy.

Now, CAP is expanding into the classroom. Several months ago, a delegation of Pennsylvania Wing Senior Members, trav-
eled to Florida to witness first hand the CAP school programs held there. Florida has a total of 11 schools participating in the
program. Pennsylvania CAP has moved into the halls of the Thomas Creighton School in Philadelphia. Under the direction
of Major Reginald McDonald, the program got its jump start just a few short months ago and is flourishing. .

THOMAS CREIGHTON SCHOOL WELCOMES CAP!

- by Katherine Smith, TTL, Thomas Creighton School

The faculty, staff, students and parents of Thomas Creighton School in the North Region of the School District of Philadelphia
are delighted to announce our new partnership with the Civil Air Patrol. Through the persistent efforts of Captain Reginald
McDonald, the Civil Air Patrol received funding to sponsor a special unit composed of middle school students at our school.
Invitations went out to 32 students to participate as charter members of CAP Unit 821. Sixteen students completed all their
paperwork and secured parental permission within the timeframe required and, VOILA! , we have our charter members.
Joining them in this venture are ten staff members, including Principal Katherine McKellar-Carter and Assistant Principal
Eugene Golson, who have agreed to train as CAP officers, so that they can help expand our Unit in the months and years to
come. We are all excited to bring to Creighton an organization whose Core Values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence,
and Respect, underscores the values we want for our students.

The CAP Cadet Program will give our students the chance to develop leadership skills and technical skills, and to learn more
about aviation and space. All Cadets progress through a program filled with exciting aviation and aerospace activities, most
of which will be held at Creighton, with some additional opportunities being offered at other locations. One huge advantage
for CAP Cadets that persist with their training is the access to scholarship dollars if they are successful. No matter where
their path takes them, their leadership training and team building skills will have lifelong benefits.

At report card conferences at Creighton in December, Captain McDonald brought his CAP display. It was located by the
office on the first floor of our main building and drew quite a lot of attention from students and parents. Three CAP Cadets
accompanied him and really made a huge impression on our students! Interestingly, two of the Cadets had been former stu-
dents at our school. One of the Cadets was a freshman at the Philadelphia Military Academy along with three of Creighton's
2004 graduates.

ìWe at Thomas Creighton School are

thrilled to have this opportunity for our
students. We are certain that there will
be much good news forthcoming from
Unit 821. Stay tuned!!î

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 Successful Holiday Party Captain Carol Pasquella said, 2004 Holiday Party
ìNo, I do not make them.
The 2004 Holiday Party was a com- People make them but do not
plete success due to the organizational keep them. For
skills and dedication on getting the job instance they say
done, by 1Lt Elomar Harder-Siennick.
Just as she has done in the past, 1Lt
they will go on a
Harder-Siennick displayed her talents diet but by three
as if in the ranks of professional cater- days they are off of itî.
ers.
Lt Col Richard Runyan also
The Biddle Hall, a beautiful architec-
tural building with military history deco-
said no to my question. ìI
Just a sample of the delicious treats pre-
rating the walls, was secured to use for usually do pared by Captain Elomar Harder-Seinnick.
the Holiday Party and the not keep
members thanked Lt Col Roysetta themî, he said.
Bruner for making that possible.

Col Applebaum briefly addressed the

Cadet Greg Thompson said he
cadets in attendance on the importance was going to make a resolution.
of getting information out to the other ìMy resolution is that
cadets that may not be aware of all the sometime this year I
cadet activities that are being offered to am going to get my
them. He told them he would like to
start a ìcommunique type systemî, per-
Mitchell,î he said.
haps through the Internet so that he
could personally be able to reach the ìNew Yearís resolu-
Colonel Applebaum, addressing the Cadets.
cadet membership. He was confused tion; no I never even
as to why there were not more cadets thought
interested in applying for the Powered
Flight Encampment that will be offered
about doing that,î
in the summer of 2005. said Lt Col Dave Chubski.

While socializing with several of the And Cadet Codie Rufener said,
senior members and cadets, I asked ìI never really kept track, (of res-
that very common, end of the year
question; ìAre you going to make a
olutions), just kind of
New Yearís resolution this year?î forgot about them.î
NOTICE: Still available; Extra Large Long BDU
Shirts and Small Regular BDU Cold Weather Pants. If
interested, please contact Capt Tullo by Email; btul- (See more photos from the 2004 PA Wing Holiday Party
lo@yahoo.com or Lt Col Lindermuth at 610-398-1409. on this page.)
Cadets listening to the Commanderís com-
Yesteryear!G BACK ments.

Honored guest, Colonel Richard Greenhut,

NER Commander, takes time to chat with
Major Wayne L. Goho, member of Squadron 302, is pictured here standing by his 1939 1Lt Edwin Jones.
WACO UPF-7 open cock pit Bi-Plane that he used for acrobatic flying after returning from
WWII.

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 Powered Flight Encampment Update and Return of a Falcon
-by Captain Bill Doyle

This article has two components. The first component is an update on the 2005 Powered Flight
Encampment for PA Wing Slip readers. The second component is about a Falcon who comes back to
the roost.
Things are progressing very positively for the 2005 Powered Flight Encampment. We have selected a
site for the encampment - Indiana, Pennsylvania. The staff and cadets will live in dormitories at the
Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Flight activities will be conducted at Indiana County Airport, also
known as Jimmy Stewart Field. The airport has a single runway (10-28), measuring 4,000 feet long and
75 feet wide.

We are now working at recruiting the encampment staff. We are planning on six flight instructors
(CFIs) and two ground instructors. So far were have both of the ground instructors and five of the six
flight instructors.

Our two Ground Instructors are:

Capt Vinny Zicolello is on PA Wing staff as Assistant Standardization and Evaluation Officer. He
is an instrument rated private pilot, working on his commercial pilot certificate. His ground instructor cer-
tificates are instrument and advanced.
Capt Gerry Vaerewyck is a member of Squadron 711. He is an instrument rated private pilot.
His ground instructor certificates are instrument and advanced.

Four of our five flight instructors are:

Capt Bill Doyle. Capt Doyle is on PA Wing staff as the Standardization and Evaluation Officer.
He is also the Encampment Commander for the 2005 Powered Flight Encampment. He is an instrument
rated commercial pilot for single- and multi-engine, a flight instructor instrument and airplane, and a
ground instructor instrument and advanced.
Maj Doug Glantz is on PA Wing staff as the Special Operations Officer and is Legal Officer for
Group 3. He is an instrument rated commercial pilot for single- and multi-engine, and a flight instructor
instrument and airplane.
Capt Dan Sist is a check pilot and instructor pilot in the Group 3 Hazelton Squadron. He is an
instrument rated commercial pilot, a flight instructor instrument and airplane, and a ground instructor
basic.
Capt Don Cramer is Group 1 Standardization and Evaluation Officer. He is an instrument rated
commercial pilot and a flight instructor instrument and airplane.

c/Lt COL Josh Hall is our returning Falcon.

(Josh's story is continued on page 8)

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 The Return of a Falcon

It was July 2000 and we were at Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station on Lakehurst, NJ. It was
New Jersey Wing's annual powered flight encampment. They called it Falcon Flight. Since I was the
only Pennsylvania Wing flight instructor, the "powers that were" back then decided that I should have
the only two Pennsylvania Wing cadets, a girl named Maryssa from Harrisburg and a boy named Josh
from Erie, as my cadet student pilots.

And so it happened that I trained these two wonderful cadets in the Group 3 Cessna 172 N99553.
My two young charges performed with aplomb, keeping me well and truly entertained. As we pro-
gressed through the landing phase of their training, their landings went from good to great. For the
record, good landings are defined as any one that you walk away from, and we walked away from all
of them. Great landings, however, are those where the airplane can be used again. Since N99553 is
still flying in Group, these two cadets obviously did more great landings than merely good landings.

Both of these cadets were cadet Lieutenant Colonels, an attestation to their commitment, capability
and determination. Both soloed that week. Maryssa was 17 at the time. Though a capable pilot, she
had a knack for attracting "heavy metal." One day we were flying the Jersey shoreline. We were
abeam Atlantic City International (ACY) Airport at 6,500 feet MSL (Mean Sea Level) when Atlantic City
Approach gave us a traffic advisory that a 747 was at our nine o'clock position (directly off Maryssa's
left wing). The 747 passed about a thousand feet below us on final approach to ACY. That really spiked
Maryssa's adrenaline. A couple days later we were at pattern altitude on Lakehurst's downwind when a
U.S. Air Force KC-10 blasted by us at 200 feet off the deck, doing a low approach. Maryssa's adrena-
line got another spike.

One of the FAA's prerequisites for solo is that the student pilot must receive flight instruction on how
to "slip" an airplane. Most student pilots do not like to do slips. During that encampment I noticed that
Josh was quite fond of slips. In actuality he loved slips. My most memorable moment of flying with him
that week was his demonstration of a maneuver that, for lack of a better word, I shall name the
"Enroute slip."

We were approaching Lakehurst at 3,000 feet MSL when we contacted Lakehurst Tower. The Tower
told us their airspace ended at 1,500 feet MSL and that we should contacted McGuire Approach. The
next thing I knew my right cheek was thrust against the side window as my young charge initiated a full
control deflection (rudder pedal to the floor, the windshield where the right wing should have been, and
left wing where the windshield should have been) slip. For a moment I thought I was in an Otis
Elevator instead of a Cessna 172 as we did a very high drag descent out of 3,000 for 1,500. By that
time my young charge called the Tower and was cleared for a straight-in on runway 1-5.

The week ended after the banquet on the second Sunday. I felt a sense of sadness as these two
young people headed west. I remember hoping that it would be my karma to see them again.

Both of these cadets went on to achieve great things. Maryssa matriculated in Perdue University's
aviation program. She earned her private pilot certificate and went on to get her instrument rating and
commercial pilot certificate. She also became a wife and a mother. Her second child will be four
months by the time we have our powered flight encampment. Maryssa is the same age as my daugh-
ter so that makes me old enough to be a grandfather.

(Story continued on page 9)

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 Josh was 16 at the time he soloed. What I found truly impressive was that he came to the 2000 NJ
Wing Falcon Flight Encampment as a Pennsylvania licensed EMT (Emergency Medical Technician).

Though I periodically corresponded with Maryssa via email, I lost touch with Josh for a few years. I
met him at the 2003 Pennsylvania Wing Conference in Pittsburgh. During the subsequent he got his pri-
vate pilot certificate using the Erie Squadron's Cessna 172. After that he matriculated at the College of
the Ozarks in Missouri. There in February 2004, Josh got his instrument rating. He had hoped to get his
commercial certificate near the end of the term. Unfortunately, the college's Cessna 182RG (retractable
gear) went down for maintenance just before he would have taken his commercial check ride.

In May 2004, I had the privilege of giving Josh his initial CAP Form 5 check ride. Ironically, it was in
N99553, which was still flying nearly four years later. The biggest change with it was that when Josh
soloed in it the airplane had a 160 horsepower engine. Now it had a 180 horsepower engine. Josh per-
formed flawlessly. During the instrument portion of the CAP Form 5, Josh's instrument approaches were
so good that the "needles" appeared to be welded.

The last week in July 2004, Josh stayed at our home. I gave him an
intensive immersion into the preparation for his commercial pilot check
ride. When we weren't flying we were doing ground instruction. Josh's
airmanship skills were outstanding. He maneuvered the PA Wing
Cessna 182RG with great finesse and dexterity.

On 2 August 2004, Josh took his FAA flight test and is now a commercial pilot.

Josh passed the FAA written exam, the dread Fundamentals of Instruction and the Flight Instructor,
necessary to be a CFI - Certificated Flight Instructor. All that remains is the FAA Flight Instructor check
ride. Josh had planned on doing this before the holidays. Unfortunately, his plans were thwarted (again)
by his college's "hangar queen" Cessna 182RG.

We are rooting that the College of the Ozarks' Cessna 182RG will be up long enough for Josh to com-
plete his FAA CFI check ride.

Josh will turn 21 in May 2005. At that point, he will become Capt Joshua Hall. He has promised to
bring the Erie Squadron's Cessna 172R to the 2005 Powered Flight Encampment. We have a spot
reserved both for Josh and for N981CP.

On 16 July 2005, our Falcon will have come back to the roost. This time he will be teaching other little
fledglings to fly.

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Hawk Mt Ranger Staff Helps
Kick Off the First Florida
Falcon Ranger Academy - continued
Academy. On December 26, 2004, Major
Herbert Cahalen and 2nd Lt Dave Quatse
via a CAP van took the remainder of the
cadet staff; T. Grabowski, B. Rigez, R.
Hoffman, G. Guatse, K. Hontz and B.
Hrycko, to the Snake River Training area.
The site of the school is an abandoned mis-
sile site that is currently utilized by the
National Guard for training. It is completely
overgrown with vegetation, littered with
trash and inhabited by every type of crea-
ture known to south Florida. After several
hard days of work the area of the academy
was transformed into a fully functional and
comfortable training site. Showers were
provided by the Miami Beach Fire
Department, utilizing their decontamination
showers and enclosures with water supplied
by a pump truck. Electricity was supplied
by BellSouthís portable generators and
lights - thanks to Capt Levitch along with a
large gas grill on a trailer.
The Academy operated on the Hawk Mt.
Ranger School format for operations and
training. The staff was also responsible for
training the new cadet staff of Florida so
that they will be able to run their own
Ranger program throughout the year.
Training areas included Ranger Operations,
Navigation, Search and Rescue, Field
Operations, Disaster Relief Operations,
Communications as well as Survival and
Woodsmanship Skills.
It was a real treat for the Pennsylvania
Staff to be operating in the tropical environ-
ment of Florida with everyone having to
learn about the possible dangers that were
to be found there. C/Lt Col Spillane learned
a valuable lesson - that one should not sit
on top of a fire ant colony! They may be
small but they pack a big punch, one that
put him out of service for a day.
The Academy was also treated to demon-
strations by the local K-9 rescue units and a
visit and demonstration by the Broward
County Sheriffs Departmentís helicopter and
crew. The school also responded to two
ELTís (Emergency Locator Transmitters),
missions which resulted in two finds; one on
Thursday and one on New Yearís Eve.
Brigadier General Tony Pineda; National
Vice Commander, Col Eileen Parker;
Southeast Region Vice Commander, and
Colonel Joseph Martin, Jr.; Florida Wing
Commander, made a mid-week inspection
of the Academy and staff. They were given
a tour of the site and briefed by C/Lt Col
Spillane on the format and operation of the
Academy with Brigadier General Pineda
and staff spending several hours at the
facility speaking with the staff and students
and showing their support for the program.
Brigadier General Pineda made several pre-
sentations to the students and staff of the
Academy.
This was the first year of the Academy
and it was a great success. Continued
cooperation between the two programs
will insure the success and growth of
the Ranger Program.
PHOTOS FROM THE FALCON
RANGER ACADEMY
Eye on Safety continued.......
wing's upper surface can destroy enough
lift to prevent that airplane from taking off.
The Safety Board has commented on the
hazards of upper wing ice accumulation in
several previous aircraft accident reports;
some excerpts from these reports follow:
According to wind tunnel data, a wing
upper surface roughness caused by parti-
cles of only 1-2 mm [millimeter] diameter
[the size of a grain of table salt], at a density
of about one particle per square centimeter,
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PAWG Health Services Program
continued
You donít even need to be a health pro-
fessional! A member with an interest in
Health Services will be able to train in the
specialty under the mentorship of a health
services officer. The whole idea is to make
the program open and available to all that
are interested in participating.
Over the next several months I will be
sending out information to the groups and
soliciting input from members on what
they would like to see as part of the pro-
gram. Watch the February Wing mail for a
unit Health Services survey, which will be
used to determine the current number of
health services personnel we have within
the Wing. I will also be assessing the level
of first aid, CPR, and BBP training in our
units. I will be gathering other data from
the units as well to help lay the ground-
work for other programs down the road.
There will soon be a link to a Health
Services Homepage from the Wing website
that should be a one stop shop for every-
thing a unit health service officer will need
to accomplish their duties. Watch for itís
appearance early this spring!
The overall goal of the CAP Health pro-
gram is Preparation, Prevention and
Physical Fitness. To that end, I look for-
ward to working with those involved in
Health Services to capitalize on these goals
and make this new effort a success!
If you would like to be involved in the
Health Services Program or have com-
ments or suggestions you can reach me by
email at TCheslock@lecom.edu.
(Eye on Safety continued:)
can cause lift losses of about 22 and 33
percent, in ground effect and free air,
respectively. (2) Research has shown that
almost imperceptible amounts of ice on an
airplane's wing upper surface during takeoff
can result in significant performance degra-
dation. Therefore, the Safety Board has
urged pilots to conduct visual and tactile
inspections of airplane wing upper surfaces
in past safety recommendations (including
Safety Recommendation A-04-66, which
was issued to the FAA on December 15,
2004). (3) Ice accumulation on the wing
upper surface is very difficult to detect. It
may not be seen from the cabin because it
is clear/white and it is very difficult to see
from the front or back of the wing. The
Safety Board believes strongly that the only
way to ensure that the wing is free from
critical contamination is to touch it. For
additional information, see summary of the
Board's actions and recommendations in
this area on icing at http://pawg.cap.gov/
StanEval/icing_alert.html.
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