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ANNEX B AIR CADET GLIDING PROGRAM NATIONAL EVALUATION CHECKLIST PART A - INTRODUCTION 1. 2. States the purpose of the evaluation. Should the Evaluation Team be directed to place emphasis on a particular part of the evaluation, that direction will be recorded here.

PART B - STATUS OF PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Review recommendations of previous evaluations with action addressee(s) (national and/or regional) to ensure that action has been taken. Formal confirmation of action taken to be provided to the Evaluation Team. Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART C - ORGANIZATION and MANNING 1. Review of organization charts, span of control and manning status. Have organization/manning shortfalls been identified to the regional/national authority. What action is outstanding? Assess staff workload. Are pilots with the required qualifications strategically located within the region? Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART D - PUBLICATIONS 1. Review for currency and compliance: a. b. c. d. 2. ACGP Manual (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 1); Region/Zone/Centre/Site Flying Orders (Ref: 242, Chap 1, Section 1); Pilot Information File (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Air Standards, Section 1); and Aircraft Checklists. Manual of Flying Training Tow Aircraft Scout/L-19

Is there a publication system in effect that addresses? a. b. c. Control and distribution; Amendment mechanism; and Bilingualism (where applicable).

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Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART E - LOG BOOKS 1. 2. 3. 4. Number of log books examined. Check for proper certification. (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 4) Are flights being properly recorded? Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

PART F - PILOT TRAINING RECORD/QUALIFICATIONS 1. 2. Are Pilot Training Records maintained as directed? (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 1) Crosscheck Pilot Training Records and log-books against qualification standards to ensure that personnel are qualified to hold their assigned positions. (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 3) Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART G - ANNUAL PROFICIENCY CHECK PROGRAM 1. Review annual proficiency program carried out prior to the commencement of the Spring Familiarization Program at all levels (region, province, zone, site, etc.) for completeness. (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 4). Are examinations being written and de-briefed as directed? (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 4) Are check flights being carried out as directed? (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 4) Are the examination results and flight check results properly documented? (Flight Test Cards, Log Books, Training Records, etc.) Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART H - STANDARDS 1. Is there a Standards Officer at the RGS or the gliding site(s). Is the position a dedicated or shared position? Is there a conflict of interest between the shared positions? Is the position filled by a qualified individual? How does the position fit into the chain of command? Is there a conflict of interest? What indoctrination/monitoring procedures are used with new instructors and familiarization pilots? How are ground school and flight line instructors monitored? What information is gathered? Who is the OPI(s)? What is the follow-up procedure? How are the student records monitored? By whom? What is the feedback procedure? Is there effective liaison between Standards/Flight line/Ground School? Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART I - STAFF/STUDENT EVALUATION 1. Number of flights conducted by Evaluation Team: a. b. c. d. 2. Instructor: Student: Tow pilot: Other:

Results of flights (observations and recommendations on individual flights will be made if necessary and presented to the Flt Comd/CFI/RCA Ops O). What is the overall quality of briefings, flights and debriefings? Is the Progress Book properly constructed and maintained IAW direction contained in the 242 (Ref: 242, Chapter 3, Section 1) Are Progress Cards completed properly? Are Proficiency Levels, Overall Flight Rating and Instructor's Comments being applied? (Ref: 242, Chapter 3, Section 1) Is there effective liaison between the CFI, the Flt Comds and the instructors? Is the chain of command respected? What mechanism(s) is (are) used to ensure effective review of student progress? Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART J - OPERATIONS 1. Are glider launch and recovery procedures properly carried out IAW applicable orders (air tow, winch/auto launch)? (Ref: 242, Chapter 2, AOIs and SOPs); Are sufficient qualified support personnel available for the type of launch being carried out? Is effective, proactive supervision being administered by the CFI, Flt Comd/Gliding Site Comd? Is the Launch Control Officer qualified, knowledgeable and exercising firm control? Is the daily operations briefing complete, covering all aspects of the day's operation (weather, operations, emergencies)? (Ref: 242, Chapter 2, Section 2) Is the weather closely monitored? Is wind speed and direction directly available (control tower, FSS, anemometer, etc.)? Are bad weather activities planned in advance for students and staff? and Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART K - GROUND SCHOOL 1. 2. 3. Are sufficient qualified instructors available? Do lesson plans comply with the 242? (Ref 242, Chapter 3, Section 4) How are the instructors monitored (how often, examination of lesson plans, etc.)? 1B-3

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Review documentation (student records, exam results, course critiques). Are the classrooms adequate (size, temperature, furniture, chalk boards). Are the required audio-visual aids available and in satisfactory condition? obtaining training aids and maintaining their serviceability? Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region. Are there any problems

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PART L - GLIDER SITE/RGS INSPECTIONS 1. 2. 3. Are inspections carried out as directed? (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 7) Is the inspection checklist adequate? Have written follow-up procedures been established to confirm that inspection deficiencies have been corrected? Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART M - MAINTENANCE 1. Are there sufficient aircraft resources and support equipment to meet the requirements of the spring and fall familiarization programs and the RGS? Is there effective liaison and coordination between operations and maintenance staffs concerning the availability of tow aircraft, gliders and support equipment to meet the short and long term goals of the flying program? Is there effective liaison between the engineering staff and the national technical authority? Are equipment unserviceabilities recorded as directed? Are test flight cards available and used for tow aircraft and gliders? Are maintenance test flights properly authorized and designated? (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 3) Is base support adequate? Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART N - FLIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM 1. 2. Is there a FS survey schedule published for the calendar year? Is WFSO support adequate? Are these resources sufficient to carry out the scheduled surveys? If not, what regional alternatives have been established to ensure the timely and objective completion of the survey requirements? (Ref 242, Chapter 1, Section 2) Are the FS surveys conducted as directed (format, distribution, etc.)? (Ref 242, Chapter 1, Section 7) Have written follow-up procedures been established to ensure that deficiencies identified in the survey have been corrected? Are the FS programs at the region, RGS and gliding sites proactive, aggressive and effective (committee, briefings, posters, etc.)? 1B-4

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Are there sufficient FS-qualified personnel at the region, RGS and gliding sites? Are there sufficient FSO training slots available to meet the region requirements? Are Practice Emergency Response exercises carried out as directed? (Ref: 242, Chapter 1, Section 7) Are Practice Emergency Response checklists available and are the responsible supervisors fully knowledgeable with their use? Are the checklists dated with respect to currency? How often are the checklists reviewed and updated? Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

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PART O - BASE SUPPORT 1. 2. Evaluators to include a general statement on the overall support provided by the host base(s). Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

PART P LEAGUE SUPPORT 1. 2. Evaluators to include a general statement on the overall support provided by the Provincial League(s). Problems/concerns noted by the Evaluation Team or raised by the region.

PART Q - TEAM LEADER'S COMMENTS 1. 2. General statement on the overall evaluation results. Remarks concerning the leadership and supervision provided at the various organization levels, e.g. proactive, reactive, positive, negative, etc: a. b. 3. Gliding Sites: RGS: RCA Ops O, Gliding Site Comds, LCOs; and RCA Ops O, RGS CO, CFI, Flt Comds, LCOs.

Remarks concerning the effectiveness of the familiarization and/or instructional staff with respect to knowledge of orders and directives, flying ability, airmanship, instructional technique (as applicable) and flight safety. Highlight serious deficiencies. Make additional observations and recommendations as required.

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