VOLUME 2 Issue 45 Corpus Christi, Texas 6 November 2007 Keep the Momentum Going and Keep em Flying

This issue
CC-CAP SOUND OFF.....1 Upcoming Key Events.......2 AWARDS, QUALFICATONS and PROMOTIONS....2 Texas Wing Looking for ES Personnel.....3 2d Lt Haggerty Returns from Deployment....3 ATTENTION PILOTS!!! STAN/EVAL CORNER: Soft Field Takeoffs and Performance Climb....3,4 Texas cadet seizes opportunity to promote squadron, CAP ......5 A look into the Latest Promotions at CC-CAP and the Brahma Cadet Flight.....6 Post Simulator Reflections WOWing Cadets is our Business..7 Safety Matters in Group V.......8 EVENTS DETAILS PAGE.9 BRAHMA FLIGHT LOG.....10 CC-CAP Almanac.11

CC-CAP SQUADRON SOUND OFF!!!

By Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP Dear CAP Fellows, Another bumper week for us. Three cadets began the week at the Airman Leadership School at Lackland A.F.B. in San Antonio, Texas. C/SrA Phillip Lozano, C/A1C Bryce Nix and C/ A1C Steven Johnson were in attendance representing the unit to the best of their abilities. As always, attendance of such activities bolsters our local programs. Skills and Knowledge, as well as Cadet networking connections across the Group and Wing, will greatly improve us as a unit. I verily anticipate an article by 2d Lt Monica Lozano detailing that activity. This week, along with getting out the light weight jacket, we saw a most successful return to the simulators at NAS Kingsville. I am most pleased indeed, but not as pleased as Deputy Commander Major Fidel Alvarado is proud of the event. Some 13 cadets, the majority of them of Kingsville...save for C/A1C Steven Johnson and C/AB Shane Barnes, were in attendance. It was a great opportunity to work again with Mr. Bert Alvarez and the staff of the T-45 Goshawk Simulators. Kudos to all!!! Cadets at Memorial Middle School wore their uniforms for the first time to school on 30 October 2007. The Kingsville Independent School District has been very supportive of the unit as well as Memorial Middle School Principal Mr. Joe Mireles. Cadets presented themselves well and, in addition to generating interest in the program, Brahma Cadets have been asked to provide a presence to augment the monitoring of the hall ways before the school day begins. The arrival of the CAP Model Rocketry Tests from national provides the unit with a goal. Lets bolster the Aerospace Education elements of our unit. We also have some new members in the form of SM Robin Schubauer and SM Rene Velasquez. We will work to get them their Level I. Lastly, I came across a web page at National that described something called a Squadron of Merit. Each year, wing commanders select one outstanding cadet or composite squadron from the wing to be the Squadron of Merit (SOM) for the year. While earning the title of such is a worthy goal, I feel that the greater honor is to meet the criteria for that award. Doing so, or working towards it, will mean we are fulfilling the missions of CAP. The criteria for this award is detailed in Award of CAP Medals, Ribbons, and Certificates, CAPR 39-3, paragraphs 27 28, which includes: A minimum of 12 cadets on 1 January, An active cadet recruiting and retention program, Number of cadet milestone awards (Wright Brothers, Mitchell, Earhart, Eaker and Spaatz), Number of cadet first-time encampment attendees, Participation in the orientation flight program and Percentage of cadets flying the back seat (code 99) orientation flights. -SEMPER VIGILANS! 1

CORPUS CHRISTI , TEXAS

Corpus Christi Comp Squadron

Upcoming Key Events and Dates

By Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP SPECIAL DATES NOVEMBER 2007
ES Training School (IMU, and Videography Train the Trainer) Friday, Nov 09, 07 Lt Col Brooks Cima Waco Hospital and Regional Airport, Wing HQ

Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP Squadron Commander

Veterans Day Monday, 12 November 2007

Major Fidel Alvarado, CAP Deputy Commander

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, 22 November 2007 CTEP/STEP Friday, Nov 23, 07 Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas

Lt Col Dawn King www.texascadet.org

Capt Sandra Phelps, CAP Deputy Commander for Cadets

DECEMBER 2007 SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

Saturday, Dec 1-2, 07 Kerrville, Texas Lt Col John Hunter

2d Lt Monica Lozano, CAP Assistant Public Affairs Officer

VOLUME 3 Issue 45 6 November 2007

AWARDS, QUALFICATONS and PROMOTIONS AWARDS:

Arnold Achievement: C/A1C Steven Johnson C/A1C Bryce A Nix C/A1C Chelsie Skarda Curry Achievement: C/Amn Robert Beal C/Amn Christopher Carbajal C/Amn John Flores

P.O. Box 671 Premont, Texas 78375-0671 Through the Air Over South Texas is a weekly publication of the Corpus Christi Comp Squadron designed to provide the units members as well as those of neighboring units. It also serves as the historical documentation of the SQUADRON. Additionally, it serves as a Civil Air Patrol almanac recording an documenting critical information for the use of Unit members. Submissions are welcomed. If you would like to contribute to this newsletter, please send your article to:

QUALIFICATONS:
UDF Team Member C/Amn Bryce Nix, CAP

PROMOTIONS:
2d Lt Monica C Lozano To rank respecting duty performance
C/A1C Steven Johnson To rank as per Cadet Program C/A1C Bryce A Nix- To rank as per Cadet Program C/A1C Chelsie Skarda-To rank as per Cadet Program C/Amn Robert Beal- To rank as per Cadet Program C/Amn Christopher Carbajal-To rank as per Cadet Program C/Amn John Flores- To rank as per Cadet Program

jecarrales@yahoo.com

Texas Wing Looking for Emergency Services 2d Lt Haggerty Returns from Deployment By Maj Joe Ely Carrales, CAP Personnel
Coastal Bend- Hey, I am back and ready to attend everything possible just let Texas WingTexas Wing Operame know when and where tions Staff has had some positions to be . come open in the Emergency SerThese were the vices area, including the Wing words of 2d Lt Timothy Emergency Services Officer. We Haggerty, CAP, our units are soliciting applicants from the SQUADRON LEADERentire Wing to fill these positions. If SHIP OFFICER, who had you would like to serve on Wing been deployed to the MidStaff in the ES area, please send an dle East for most of the email to the address above indicating your interest, and year. your ES qualifications and experience. High motivation It will be good to have him back, said Maand self direction are also requirements. The application jor Carrales, Unit Commander, I hope he has lots of deadline to respond will be NLT 5 Nov 07. stories to impart to our cadets. 2d Lt Haggerty is up for promotion the first Thanks to all of you for your willingness to serve America of January 2008 and we hope he will be around a in Civil Air Patrol. while to assist in Cadet Program and ES training. Semper Vigilans WELCOME BACK!!! By LtCol Rand Woodward, CAP Texas Wing Director of Operations

SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB

This week well discuss the short field takeoff and maximum performance climb. You will perform this maneuver on your form 5 ride. Pay attention to this and you can compare the short-field takeoff to the soft-field takeoff in a future article. This is from the FAA Airplane Flying Handbook and the FAA Private Pilot Practical Standards. SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB Takeoffs and climbs from fields where the takeoff area is short or the available takeoff area is restricted by obstructions require that the pilot operate the airplane at the limit of its takeoff performance capabilities. To depart from such an area safely, the pilot must exercise positive and precise control of airplane attitude and airspeed so that takeoff and climb performance results in the shortest ground roll and the steepest angle of climb. The achieved result should be consistent with the performance section of the FAAapproved Airplane Flight Manual and/or Pilots Operating Handbook (AFM/POH). In all cases, the power setting, flap setting, airspeed, and procedures prescribed by the airplanes manufacturer should be followed. In order to accomplish a maximum performance takeoff safely, the pilot must have adequate knowledge in the use and effectiveness of the best angle-of-climb speed (VX) and the best rate-of-climb speed (VY) for the specific make and model of airplane being flown. The speed for VX is that which will result in the greatest gain in altitude for a given distance over the ground. It is usually slightly less than VY which provides the greatest gain in altitude per unit of time. The specific speeds to be used for a given airplane are stated in the FAA-approved AFM/POH. It should be emphasized that in some airplanes, a deviation of 5 knots from the recommended speed will result in a significant reduction in climb performance. Therefore, precise control of airspeed has an important bearing on the successful execution as well as the safety of the maneuver. Continued Page 4 3

TAKEOFF ROLL- Taking off from a short field requires the takeoff to be started from the very beginning of the takeoff area. At this point, the airplane is aligned with the intended takeoff path. If the airplane manufacturer recommends the use of flaps, they should be extended the proper amount before starting the takeoff roll. This permits the pilot to give full attention to the proper technique and the airplanes performance throughout the takeoff. Some authorities prefer to hold the brakes until the maximum obtainable engine r.p.m. is achieved before allowing the airplane to begin its takeoff run. However, it has not been established that this procedure will result in a shorter takeoff run in all light single-engine airplanes. Takeoff power should be applied smoothly and continuouslywithout hesitationto accelerate the airplane as rapidly as possible. The airplane should be allowed to roll with its full weight on the main wheels and accelerated to the lift-off speed. As the takeoff roll progresses, the airplanes pitch attitude and angle of attack should be adjusted to that which results in the minimum amount of drag and the quickest acceleration. In nosewheel-type airplanes, this will involve little use of the elevator control, since the airplane is already in a low drag attitude. LIFT-OFF-Approaching best angle-of-climb speed (VX), the airplane should be smoothly and firmly lifted off, or rotated, by applying back-elevator pressure to an attitude that will result in the best angle-of-climb airspeed (VX). Since the airplane will accelerate more rapidly after lift-off, additional back-elevator pressure becomes necessary to hold a constant airspeed. After becoming airborne, a wings level climb should be maintained at VX until obstacles have been cleared or, if no obstacles are involved, until an altitude of at least 50 feet above the takeoff surface is attained. Thereafter, the pitch attitude may be lowered slightly, and the climb continued at best rate-of-climb speed (VY) until reaching a safe maneuvering altitude. Remember that an attempt to pull the airplane off the ground prematurely, or to climb too steeply, may cause the airplane to settle back to the runway or into the obstacles. Even if the airplane remains airborne, the initial climb will remain flat and climb performance/obstacle clearance ability seriously degraded until best angle-of-climb airspeed (VX) is achieved. The objective is to rotate to the appropriate pitch attitude at (or near) best angle-of-climb airspeed. It should be remembered, however, that some airplanes will have a natural tendency to lift off well before reaching VX. In these airplanes, it may be necessary to allow the airplane to lift off in ground effect and then reduce pitch attitude to level until the airplane accelerates to best angle-of-climb airspeed with the wheels just clear of the runway surface. This method is preferable to forcing the airplane to remain on the ground with forward-elevator pressure until best angle-of-climb speed is attained. Holding the airplane on the ground unnecessarily puts excessive pressure on the nose wheel, may result in wheelbarrowing, and will hinder both acceleration and overall airplane performance. INITIAL CLIMB-On short-field takeoffs, the landing gear and flaps should remain in takeoff position until clear of obstacles (or as recommended by the manufacturer) and VY has been established. It is generally unwise for the pilot to be looking in the cockpit or reaching for landing gear and flap controls until obstacle clearance is assured. When the airplane is stabilized at VY, the gear (if equipped) and then the flaps should be retracted. It is usually advisable to raise the flaps in increments to avoid sudden loss of lift and settling of the airplane. Next, reduce the power to the normal climb setting or as recommended by the airplane manufacturer. Common errors in the performTASK: SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ance of short-field takeoffs and CLIMB maximum performance climbs REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM. are: Failure to adequately clear the Objective. To determine that the applicant: area.
Failure to utilize all available runway/takeoff area. Failure to have the airplane properly trimmed prior to takeoff. Premature lift-off resulting in high drag. Holding the airplane on the ground unnecessarily with excessive forward-elevator pressure. Inadequate rotation resulting in excessive speed after lift-off. Inability to attain/maintain best angle-of-climb airspeed. Fixation on the airspeed indicator during initial climb.
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a short-field takeoff and maximum performance climb. 2. Positions the flight controls for the existing wind conditions; sets the flaps as recommended. 3. Clears the area; taxies into takeoff position utilizing maximum available takeoff area and aligns the airplane on the runway centerline. 4. Applies brakes (if appropriate), while advancing the throttle smoothly to takeoff power. 5. Lifts off at the recommended airspeed, and accelerates to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX. 6. Establishes a pitch attitude that will maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed, or VX, +10/-5 knots, until the obstacle is cleared, or until the airplane is 50 feet (20 meters) above the surface. 7. After clearing the obstacle, establishes the pitch attitude for VY, accelerates to VY, and maintains VY, +10/-5 knots, during the climb. 8. Retracts the landing gear, if appropriate, and flaps after clear of any obstacles or as recommended

by manufacturer.
9. Maintains takeoff power and VY +10/-5 to a safe maneuvering altitude. 10. Maintains directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the takeoff and climb. 11. Completes the appropriate checklist.

This is the procedure and acceptable minimal standard for completing this maneuver. Make sure to consult the appropriate Pilots Operating Handbook for the manufacturers procedure.

Texas cadet seizes opportunity to promote squadron, CAP Gregg Co. Composite's Spanial arranges for info booth at area car show November 02, 2007
Capt. Arthur E. Woodgate
Public Affairs Officer Group III Texas Wing

TEXAS When Cadet Airman Nick Spanial, at 13 one of the youngest members of the Gregg County Composite Squadron, realized that October was "Open House Month" for the Civil Air Patrol, he took matters into his own hands. On his own initiative, Spanial contacted the Carthage Chamber of Commerce in neighboring Panola County with a simple question: How could he set up a CAP informational booth at the East Texas Oil & Gas Blast Fifth Annual Car Show? The event has proven very successful in the past, so Spanial thought a presence there would be a good way to meet people and tell them about CAP. The city of Carthage had set a standard rate of $25 for vendor booth space, but officials soon realized that the Gregg County squadron was part of a volunteer, not-for-profit organization with nothing to sell. They also learned that Spanial was willing to spend his own money to rent a booth. Impressed by the young man's can-do attitude, the chamber graciously waived the fee. When the event took place on the grounds of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, Spanial set up a professional-looking, attention-getting booth with the help of his mother, Sr. Mbr. Nancy Spanial. Under a hunter green canopy, he used one of his own camouflage-patterned sheets as a tablecloth on which he stacked promotional and informative material. Squadron sign and flags beckoned passersby. Spanial spent the day handing out brochures and flyers and trying to interest booth visitors in the CAP program. The booth proved a popular attraction, and smiles abounded. How did he feel afterward? "It was a good experience, communicating and relating to people. Many booth visitors took brochures and info sheets, and some said they would come and visit a squadron meeting sometime," Spanial said. He added, "At first, most of them thought I was in the Army or the Marine Corps, but when I told them I was in the Civil Air Patrol, they'd never heard of us. So I told them." Spanial, who is big for his age, was born into a family with a strong tradition of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, and he wants to follow in their steps. His goal is to earn his wings as a Marine pilot. He is active in the Boy Scouts and is home-schooled, as are many of his fellow Gregg County cadets. He likes CAP, he said, "because of the leadership training and the opportunity to start learning how to fly. I want a pilot's license."

CC-CAP needs YOU!!!

The map to the left shows a sample of just a fraction of ELT deployments over the past few years. Note that the CC-CAP coverage area is huge. It is not uncommon for unit members to be roused in the at 12 midnight to deploy to a point a stones throw from Laredo, Texas. Our unit must grow to meet that need. Please spread the good word about CAP and our Missions for America. We truly are MORE THAN MEETS the SKIES.

SEMPER VIGILANS
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A look into the Latest Promotions at CC-CAP and the Brahma Cadet Flight
By Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP South Texas One of the oldest traditions in the Civil Air Patrol is the solemn task of going up in rank. The criteria for CAP Officers and Cadets may differ, but the action is the same. A person concludes a stage of their training and assumes the mantle of their position. For Cadets, it is a 16 step process with achievements and awards represented by ribbons. Eventually, the chevrons turn to pips and the given cadet approaches the prestige of the coveted SPAATZ award. At each level, the various ribbons chronicle the path traveled. For CAP Officers, one begins in the limbo of the SMWOG, Senior Member Without Grade. SMWOGs actually look a lot like the Cadet Airman Basic save for a gray nametag. Soon, a litany of gray epaulets move up the CAP Officer chain eventually to Lt Col. Some adult members choose to wear the chevrons of their prior military service. While these Maj. J.E. Carrales looks on as C/A1C Johnson is NCOs dont promote, there is currently forces meeting at CAPNHQ to dispromoted to rank by Capt Sandy Phelps cuss changing that. And, like the CAP Cadets, their ribbons and awards tell a tale of experience. CC-CAP recently has seen the continuation of this tradition on October 2007. Originally, the CC-CAP unit was lacking Captains. Capt Joe Pendergrast and Capt Dennis Bazemore had been the units sole Captains since the start of 2006. That changed in September 2007 with the promotions of Capt Sandy Phelps, Capt Jerry Lunceford and Capt Kelly Harlan. Phelps and Lunceford completed Level II and the necessary Officers Courses to earn the Benjamin O. Davis Leadership Award and Certificate of Proficiency. Capt Harlan was promoted to rank via his aviation qualifications. These promotions represent a sort of balancing of the unit. Originally, there were several Majors; Major Fidel Alvarado, Major John Rios and myself, and lots of 1st and 2d Lieutenants. This reflected the units status as one in a state of rebuilding. Old long haulers and new blood working together to build the unit. With the addition of Captains, it has become evident that the unit is advancing. Being a newer CAP Officer is no 2d Lt Monica C. Lozano is promoted to Rank at a shame, it shows that the unit is growing. meeting in October 2007. One CAP Officer of recent promotion is 2d Lt Monica C. Lozano. Lt Lozano is instrumental to the growth of the unit in Corpus Christi. Her position as liaison with the Costal Bend Chapter of the American Red Cross is a bridge the solidifies the continued relationship thereof. From her position, the Cadet Program will grow in Corpus Christi as well as grow closer to the type of Volunteer service the RED CROSS has to offer. Another rank of which we are recently without is Lt Col. One member of the Unit that has held that rank is former Unit Commander Lt Col Mucio Garza. Lt Col Garza was recently joined in his rank by Lt Col John Barfoot. Lt Col Barfoot was recently promoted to his rank respecting prior service in the US Navy. But enough about CAP Officers, Cadets too are advancing in Corpus Christi and Kingsville. The ranking cadet is C/SSgt Christopher Villarreal, who is the Cadet Commander. Set for Promotion later this month is C/SrA Phillip Lozano, the units Primary Cadet Advisory Council represen- Major Carrales promoted Capt Jerry W. Luncetative. ford at Signature Flight Support at CRP. C/A1C Steven M. Johnson was promoted to that rank upon being awarded the Henry Hap Arnold Achievement. Additionally, from the Brahma Cadet Flight, C/A1C Bryce Nix, C/A1C Michael Beal and C/A1C Chelsie Skarda have achieved that rank. New recruits from Kingsville and Corpus are well on their way to promotion to their earned rank, the Maj General John F Curry Achievement and promotion of Cadet Airman. Those who are the closest are C/AB Robert Beal and C/AB Christopher Carbajal. Others are working toward their rank and will follow only one footstep behind. 6

Post Simulator Reflections WOW-ing Cadets is our Business

Major Fidel Alvarado, CAP Kingsville, Texas The Brahma and CRP Cadets made an impression to the Naval personnel at NAS Kingsville on 30th October of 2007. Cadets and CAP Officers were to rendezvous at the parking lot of the Wild Horse Desert Crossing Mall on US Highway 77 in Kingsville, Texas. Upon arrival at the parking lot area, Cadet Johnson took advantage of the down time to cover Drill and Ceremonies. Johnson gave the commands to form up, marched them single file into the SIM area and then the fun started. The Cadets took their turns, firing the weapons, take offs and landing from land and from the boat, and of course, crashing the aircraft. It was all caught on camera, thanks to Major Joe Ely Excited Cadets look on as one of their fellows operates Carrales, the Squadron commander. The expressions says it all. the T-45 Goshawk Simulator at NAS Kingsville in the Some projected surprise, others closed their eyes, some just looked in amazement, but all walked away, thanks to the world of city of the same name. SIMS. This is a first, in terms of numbers,( there were 13 cadets present) a combination of the Corpus Christi and Kingsville Brahma flights. Camaraderie, Cohesion, Leadership, discipline and a sense of excitement was all there. The cadets were answering to trivia question from cadet Johnson. All about CAP. All of the Cadets were interacting with each other. I would say, bonding. When the SIM time was terminated, two hours of it, the cadets marched single file out into the hallways, through doors that led into Naval student pilots de-briefing rooms and at one point in time, eyebrows were raised and "OOOHHH myyyy GOD" was heard. Upon arrival at the Wild Horse Mall, and before all started to load into vehicles to depart the area, the Cadets all surC/AB Christopher Carbajal gives a thumbs up after land- rounded retired USAF (retired) Col Bert Alvarez and thanked him for the great time they were allowed. ing his simulated aircraft on the deck of a simulated US
Navy Flat top. C/AB Carbajal was praised for his efforts by base staff.

The unit has been invited to go back another time. Kudos to Major Carrales, Lt. John Hoelscher, and the Navy authorities, said Major Fidel Alvarado, and to Mr. Bert Alvaraez, and the Navy training officer, Navy PAO, the Exec Officer and last but not least, the Naval Base Training Wing Commander. Not to forget the parents of the cadets. Without the energy from all of these people, the SIM event would not happen. Credit goes to all.

CC-CAP and Brahma Cadets prepare to advance into the Simulators at NAS Kingsville. This was the best showing for this activity ever. CAP prevails in giving opportunities to youth. SEMPER VIGILANS!!!

Safety Matters in Group V

By Lt Col Eddy Billman, CAP Group V- Please give this your attention (for those that have not already complied) The wing commander directed units to record monthly safety meeting attendance in the web-based WMU system a couple of months ago. He has decided that he will enforce this requirement very strictly. The most important thing at this moment is to get your October safety meeting documented in WMU right away. If by next Friday, the (9 November 2007), you have not done so. Four of our squadrons have done this already (Lackland, Victoria, Kerrville, and Pipe Creek). So we know that it is do-able. This is something that you should make sure your safety officer is doing for you. It is pretty easy, simple, and straight forward. About the only thing that gives anyone any trouble is getting set up on WMU with an account, and finding the place to input the data. After that, it is a breeze. Get your safety officer to do it! If you don't have a safety officer, make that a priority, but do this now. Ask one of your officers to take that responsibility. I don't think there would be any problem with having a Cadet safety officer enter the data. As I have said before, I will make myself available to help walk your person through the drill the first time. Just don't let this slide, or you will end up on "the list." Col Smith means business. Regardless of how you may feel personally, let's get this going so your unit does not suffer. PLEASE email or call me when you have done this successfully! Speaking of safety officers -- I still do not have one at the group level. Therefore, I am the one chasing these compliance issues around and not able to give it enough attention. I need a safety officer very badly. Please give some thought to who in your unit might be a good candidate for me to approach. The job description is pretty obvious -- assisting units with programs, culture assessment, and regulatory compliance -- but also tracking the things that come down the pike (like this problem) for me. The key point is make sure that someone is giving safety the required attention across the group. Additionally, I asked everyone for the date of their October Safety Day, and we got that taken care of. Thanks. However, even though we will need that info probably this time next year, the request was actually for the date of your October Safety Day in 2006, not 2007. Therefore, I am once again asking for your help. I need the date for 2006. I know you don't have the date on the tip of your tongue. And you may have to ask your safety officer to do some digging. And even after that, you may still be having trouble finding specific documentation that identifies your safety day. I understand. I am sure that someone in your unit can provide you with a date. Please provide me that date. And since I am already late on this I would appreciate a quick turnaround.

Cadets at the Coastal Bend Chapter of the American Red Cross on the first night of meeting at that establishment.

THANKS to the RED CROSS for the use of their facility!!!

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The Events Details Page!!!

See whats going on in the Texas Wing you can get in on!!!

November MEETING SCHEDULE for the Corpus Christi Comp Squadron November
Tuesday 6 November 2007 A detail of 6 Brahma Cadets will attend a Ceremony in Alice, Texas Tuesday 6 November 2007 Kingsville Meeting 1600-1730 hrs CAP STATION KINGSVILLE Tuesday 6 November 2007 Senior Meeting 1900 hrs SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT CC International Airport/ Cadet Meeting 1900 hrs Coastal bend Chapter of the American Red Cross Thursday 8 November 2007- Kingsville Meeting 1600-1800 hrs CAP STATION KINGSVILLE Tuesday 13 November 2007 No Kingsville MEETING Tuesday 13 November 2007 Senior Meeting 1900 hrs SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT CC International Airport/ Cadet Meeting 1900 hrs Coastal bend Chapter of the American Red Cross Thursday 15 November 2007- Kingsville Meeting 1600-1800 hrs CAP STATION KINGSVILLE

Kerrville SQUADRON LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Details The Kerrville Composite Squadron will be hosting a SLS during the weekend of 1-2 December 2007. Any CAP member wishing to take advantage of this opportunity should contact Captain Chuck Seeber at... ccseeber@worldnet.att.net I would like to see CAP members take the opportunity and attend this course with a minimum of travel involved. said Lt Col John Hunter, CAP Course Director for this event. So far it has not been announced on the Wing calendar and I am concerned that members will not know of the course offering. 2007 TEXAS WING ENCAMPMENT Col ROBERT F. ELDRIDGE, CAP
The 2007 Texas Wing Winter Encampment will take place on Camp Swift, Bastrop Texas from 26 31 December 2007. Cadets who are attending an encampment for the first time will need to complete the application process as outline in the Operations Plan posted on the wing web page at:

http://texascadet.org/programs/activities/0712_winterencampment/documents/ ...or go to Application Instructions at: http://texascadet.org/programs/activities/0712_winterencampment/application/

In addition, Your Wing Cadet Programs staff will be offering - Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). The ATS is a week-long leadership and staff training school to be executed in conjunction with this encampment. To be eligible to attend the ATS, you must have completed a basic encampment and have a positive attitude about going through difficult challenges in order to improve yourself. Any Cadet NCO or Officer not on the encampment staff, we highly encourage you to attend this enriching activity. If you are interested in attending, you will need to complete the encampment basic application process as outline in the 2007 Texas Wing Winter Encampment Operations Plan and indicate on the Texas Wing Form 31, Advanced Training Squadron. You will not regret attending this activity and you will be better prepared to serve in the positions necessary not only in the squadron but also at future encampments.

All applications must in NO LATER THAN December 1st, 2007. Late applications will not be accepted. Fall 2007 CTEP Leadership School 23-25 November 2007
The Cadet Training and Education Program's Leadership Schools will be conducted at Camp Mabry in Austin. The deadline is November 7th, however, the schools will be capped off for the first time. NCOA will be capped at 30 students, SNCOA at 20 students, OTS at 15 students, and CCSC at 10 students. For more details http://www.texascadet.org/programs/activities/0711_ctepls/index.html

BRAHMA CADET FLIGHT LOG

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS VOL 2 ISSUE 10 6 November 2007 Tales of the Civil Air Patrol from the Heart of the Wild Horse Desert

6 November 2007 trip for Kingsville

In honor of the efforts of Brahma Flight Cadets who have been organizing their blues and BDU uniforms, the following cartoon is designed to remind all CC-CAP and Brahma Cadets to keep their uniforms pressed and ready to go. Brahma Cadets have been requested to wear their uniforms on Tuesdays. Later one, once a majority of cadets have BDU uniforms, Tuesdays will be reserved for blues and Thursdays will be reserved for BDUs. Kingsville Cadets had their first outing in uniform on 30 October 2007, when they attended the Simulators and NAS Kingsville.

The hardest of the uniform items to get are BDUs, said Major Joe Ely Carrales. While I was able to get loads of them from a Major Alan Sayre of Mississippi, getting them in the sizes needed is tricky. Currently the unit is concentrating on minimum basic service dress, but once the unit is properly outfitted, attention will be paid to field uniforms. -Semper Vigilans

KINGSVILLE ALPHA FLIGHT Flight Commander: C/Amn Bryce Nix Flight Adjutant: C/Amn Chelsie Skarda Element Leader: C/Amn Celeste Resendez C/AB Sammie Watson C/AB Dylan Morris C/AB D. Fuentes C/AB C. Carbajal C/AB R. Beal KINGSVILLE BRAVO FLIGHT Flight Commander: C/A1C Michael Beal Flight Adjutant: C/Amn Morgun Bedynek Element Leader: (vacant) C/AB Emily Garcia C/AB J. Morris C/AB J. Flores C/AB M. Bullard C/AB Jonathan Garza C/AB C. Mumhford

BRAHMA CADET FLIGHT COMMAND Squadron Commander: Major Joe Ely Carrales, CAP Deputy Commander for Cadets: Capt Sandy Phelps Communications: Major Paul Treptow, CAP Testing Officer: 1st Lt John D. Hoelscher, CAP Cadet Flight Commander: C/Amn Bryce Nix Cadet Executive Officer: C/A1C Michael Beal Flight Admin: C/Amn Morgun Bedynek Flight Logistics: C/Amn Chelsie Skarda Flight Assistant Logistics: C/AB S. Watson Flight Safety: C/AB John Flores Flight Public Affairs: C/AB Melissa Bullard Flight Protocol: C/AB Joshua Morris Flight Operations: C/AB Christopher Carbajal Flight Communications: Cadet Candidate J. Garza Flight Aerospace: C/AB Dylan Morris

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Corpus Christi Comp Squadron Almanac

6 November 2007

CC-CAP GOALSForth Quarter 2007 Forth Quarter All pilots, when qualified, will be required to fly 2 hours per month and attend monthly Stan/Eval meeting. The Primary Goal is to be mission Staging Area capable by First Quarter 2008 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)
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FAA pilot proficiency (Wings Program) required for all pilots. In Progress 3 Pilots MP qualifiedIN PROGRESS Capt D. Bazemore begins training. Be ready to host a Staging Area by 1 December 2007 Unit qualify as Form 4 CAP Pilots IN PROGRESS, Lt Col J. B. Barfoot training 2 Additional Mission Scanners 4 Additional UDF qualified CAP Officers/Cadets In training, Cadets M. Beal, P. Lozano, S. Johnson and M. Bedynek have begun UDF training. C/A1C B. Nix qualified. Addition of 2 GT3 members Setup a Stationary COMM set up Resolving Antenna Issues, work to begin at CAP STATION KINGSVILLE Squadron Winter/Christmas Banquet IN PLANNING 13 DECEMBER 2007, in conjunction with the PATRIOTS Band of Corpus Christi 10 total cadets at Corpus Christi Proper 4 currently Refine communication drills to test the hardware and train the squadron on use of equipment and proper communication protocols Identify and develop plans to setup land based communication needs for mission base located at Robstown Airport Bolster/Refine CISM In progress, Lt Phelps has attended CISM Activity needs one more course Plan out Goals for all Quarters of 2008

CORPUS CHRISTI COMP SQUADRON EMERGENCY SERVICE RESOURCES AND UNIT STRENGTH by QUALIFICATON MEMBERSHIP Total Membership: 42 Level I membership: 16 CAP Officers: 21 Cadets: 21 Cadets with Curry Achievement: 11

EMERGENCY SERVICES Qualified GES: 21 Qualified OPSEC: 32 DEPLOYMENTS THIS QUARTER: 1 GROUND RESOURCES Urban Direction Finding: 6

Skills Evaluators: 11 SAR-EX: 0

Ground Team 3: 1

Ground Radiological: 1

AVIATON/FLIGHT OPS RESOURCES CAP Airplane Pilots: 2 CAP Command Pilot Rated: 1 FAA Wings Program: 2 Mission Pilots: 1 Mission Observers: 2 CAP Air Crews: 1, 1 in training Cadet Orientation Pilot--Grp 1: 2 Cadet Orientation Pilot--Grp 2 1 CAP Check Pilot - Airplane: 1 COMMUNICATONS Basic Communicators: 12

CAP Transport Pilot: 3 Mission Scanners: 7 Cadet Orientation Pilot - AFROTC 1 CAP Instructor Pilot - Airplane 1

Advanced Communicators: 1

Mission Radio Operators: 5

The new aircraft maintenances rates effective 1 March 2007. Cessna 172 rate is 30.00 Cessna 182 rate is 41.00 Gippsland GA8 rate is 37.00

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