COASTAL PATROL 18

MAGAZINE
MARCH 1ST - MAY 30TH 2012 Edition

CADETS USE TEAMWORK IN LEADERSHIP REACTION COURSE

MEMBERS GATHER FOR ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

COASTAL PATROL 18 HOSTS MASAR

MEMBERS GET AERIAL VIEWS IN BLACKHAWKS

COASTAL PATROL 18 TAKES AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

Coastal Patrol 18 Squadron Magazine

Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Civil Air Patrol

March 1st May 30th 2012 Edition

Inside This Issue

Coastal Patrol 18 Receives MAWG Commanders Trophy Award

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Articles
3-4 5-7 8 9-10 11 12 13-14 15-16 17 18 19-22 23 24-25 26-29 Cessna 172 Plane A Welcome Addition. Cadets Glide Around Mountains In Vermont Hosting Of MASAR A Huge Success MASAR Members Graduate NuSTAR Telescope Looks For Black Holes Drug Prevention Word Search Leadership Reaction Course Article Published Aerial Photography Looking Through The Lens CAP Approves New Logo Cadet Promotions - Events Coastal Patrol 18 Awards Ceremony Members Share Blackhawk Rides Blackhawk Pictures CAP Congressional Medal Of Honor

Tidbits:
33 :: Coastal Patrol 18 Receives MAWG Commanders Trophy Award :: Answer Key For February-Wright Brothers :: Thank To All For Volunteering in The You Go Girl & Duathalon Race

On Our Cover:
Picture taken by Cadet Staff Sargeant Austin Degregorio Coastal Patrol 18 during Glider Flights in Vermont.

Editor / Author: 2ND Lt .Ellen Degregorio PAO Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Civil Air Patrol civilairpatrol18@gmail.com

Legislation Takes A Big Step Forward 30 31-32 34-35 36 Welcome New Members NextGen How We'll Get Where We're Going Crossword CAP-Plane-Gliders Crossword Answer CAP-Plane-Gliders

Contributing Author / Assistant Editor: Cadet Staff Sargent Austin J. Degregorio Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Civil Air Patrol

Squadron Commander: Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch

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As of May 20th, 2012, Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Civil Air Patrol (CAP), located at Air Station Cape Cod, now has a Civil Air Patrol plane based at the squadron. The highly anticipated aircraft is a welcome addition to squadron.

The plane a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, is an analogue cockpit Cessna. It is one of the most ubiquitous aircraft in the world. The plane is like brand new and can carry four passengers. It is proudly painted in red, white, and blue, showing pride for the Civil Air Patrol Colors.

Having the plane stationed where the squadron is located, will allow the ever growing squadrons membership base of mission pilots, scanners, and photographers an opportunity to fly and train. It is a welcome addition to squadrons Emergency Service, which now contains a new CERT Team and recent MASAR The 172 Cessna arrives. graduates.

Everyone in the Squadron is enthused about the new addition. Lieutenant Col. Kevin Lynch, Squadron Commander of Coastal Patrol 18, sums up the combined feelings of everyone: This is a milestone achievement. Having a plane on site will allow us to be a more active participant in helping our community in times of need. From search and rescue, to delivering aerial photography pictures of impacted areas after disasters having the plane is an integral part of us being able to offer service to our community."

Due to the squadrons origins dating back to the WW II, when for Coastal Patrol 18, the norm was flying over water, with the plane comes thoughts of water safety. To prepare for this, the squadron has acquired four water flotation vests and are being proactive about safety training.

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Currently, the squadrons Civil Air Patrol certified pilots: Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Lynch, Lieutenant Colonel Jim Holler, and Captain Steven Florio, are ready to take to the skies. Their experience is invaluable, with all three being current or former military pilots. Other Pilots within the squadron, are waiting on becoming Civil Air Patrol certified, they are Lieutenant Colonel Patrick McNamara, Captain Donald Shotz, First Lieutenant Simon Craythorn, Senior Member Dana Savery, Senior Member Erlmest Burns, SM Jeff Bauer, and SM Sheila Bauer. Having the plane stationed at Coastal Patrol 18 will further inspire those looking to get their pilots license and get CAP certified. One such member, Major John Williams is on his final approach to getting his Private Pilots License and hope to be a certified pilot in the near future. In total, when everyone becomes qualified to fly, Coastal Patrol 18 is on its way to have nine active CAP certified pilots. Members feel with the new plane, Coastal Patrol 18 has a new lease on the aerospace program. This aircraft opens up a new world for Cadets and Senior Members alike, providing a valuable tool for training, real life Members of Coastal Patrol 18 Take Picture Standing In Front Of The 172 Cessna Now Stationed At The Squadron. missions, transportation, and orientation flights. The Cessna 172 will allow for training across multiple areas and will allow Coastal Patrol 18 to be ready to cover a wide range of missions. Something all of the members are excited to be part of. Civil Air Patrol Missions are undertaken by some of the 1,500 squadrons nationwide. These missions include fire watches, search and rescue operations, homeland security, and delivery of time-sensitive medical materials. The Civil Air Patrol is a civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force and operates the largest fleet of Cessna 172's and Cessna 182's. The Civil Air Patrol has been involved with multiple disaster relief missions, with notable examples as: 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Gulf oil spill, Joplin tornados, and Hurricane Irene. The Civil Air Patrol provided much mission photography, disaster relief, and watches for responding agencies. Coastal Patrol 18 is part of the aerial fleet. Written by C/SSgt Austin Degregorio Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod CAP

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On a beautiful sunny day Cadets from Coastal Patrol 18, Essex, Beverly, and Westover civil air patrol composite squadrons ascended on the airfield at Hartness State Airport in N. Springfield, Vermont. An area surrounded by picturesque mountains. Their mission for the day was to take glider flights. Glider flights are non-powered heavier than air aircraft that are launched by a tow plane. Once the tow plane and glider reach altitude, the glider releases via a hitch mechanism. Gliders can stay airborne for hours by flying through air that is ascending as fast or faster than the glider itself is descending, thus gaining potential energy. The most commonly used sources of rising air are

thermals (updrafts of warm air); ridge lift (found where the wind blows against the face of a hill and is forced to

rise); wave lift (standing waves in the atmosphere, analogous to the ripples on the surface of a stream With the squadrons assembled the Cadets walked down to the area where the CAP tow plane and CAP glider were set up. Staying on the grassy area that ran alongside the runway, they set down their backpacks and arranged themselves around Capt. Dick Ruel , Picture Taken by Cadet Staff Sergeant Glider Pilot, to receive a briefing on glider Austin Degregorio Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod during his glider flight at Hartness Sate operations.
Airport Vermont. Showing Tow plane and rope.

Capt. Dick Ruel went over safety guidelines they were expected to follow when near the tow plane and glider. He started with instruction on how far to stay away from tow plane. He put an emphasis on the fact that runway would be active and every person would need to look carefully before entering the runway areas. At that point, Captain Dick Ruel went over how to wing run with the glider. about the flying and maneuvering a glider. He went over the different hand gestures the cadets would be using to signal the tow plane to either move forward, stop and hold, or take off. He had cadets practice the hand gestures as he spoke of them. After the preliminary instruction was complete he spoke of what to expect during the glider when: going down the runway, getting altitude, detaching from the tow plane, maneuvering, and coming in for landing. Finally, the cadets were told they would be going up one at a time. The cadets would sit in the front seat and the Glider Pilot that maintains control of the glider, would be seated behind them.
Captain Dick Ruel Glider Pilot Right speaks to Cadets

CAP Tow plane being flown by Lt. Col. Dale Hardy Director of Operations Vermont.

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Going up one by one the cadets could be seen gliding around the mountains before coming in for a thrilling landing. When they landed, the group of cadets that waited on the grassy area would run out to help the cadet and pilot out of the glider. When both were safely out, the cadets would move the glider back onto the runway and push it back into takeoff position. With the glider in position, the next cadet waiting to go up, would take their place in the glider. The cadet would sit in the front seat and the glider pilot would sit in the back.
Coastal Patrol 18 cadets reposition glider

After both were seated and strapped in, the awaiting CAP tow plane would then taxi onto the runway. With the tow plane and glider on the runway and in position the cadets would walk up to the back of the tow plane. Using a rope hook they would grab the rope extending out of the back of the tow plane and straighten it out. After visually showing the glider pilot the ring that was attached to the tow rope and getting an okay. Then they would take the rope and attach it to the gliders front tow hitch. With the glider hooked up to the tow plane, the remaining cadets would help with wing runner duties. Finally the cadets would signal the tow plane to take off. The tow plane and the glider would move down the runway and become airborne. After reaching the right altitude the glider would detach from the tow plane via a mechanism inside of the glider. After detachment from the tow plane the glider pilot and the cadet would glide around the mountains for about 20 minutes before coming in for a landing. For many cadets it was their first flight. There was an un-deniable

Glider hitch for the tow rope.

CAP Tow plane and CAP glider make their way down runway..

anticipation in the air before the Glider and tow plane right before unhitching in air. cadets went up. After landing their feelings of anticipation were replaced by feelings of amazement. Some cadets could be heard stating that they now have a new perspective on flight and it was the greatest thing they had ever done. Continued next page.

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Throughout the day, The Gliders Massachusetts Wing Project Officer 2nd Lt. James Eacobacci Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod was in attendance. During the day he helped to reposition the glider after it would land and spent time answering questions about wing running. He was pleased to see the glider flight activity come together and culminate into an amazing experience for the cadets. At the end of the activity he summed up the experience when he said, It was terrific day for all, the glider pilots, the tow plane pilot, and the cadets. He then added, The glider program, through a fun experience, is expanding the cadets mind. Their wanting to understand the process of what they are doing makes them seek out answers on how various aircraft gain and maintain lift. In the process to getting answers to their questions, they are learning complex nd 2 Lt. James EacobaccI Mass Wing Glider Project scientific ideas used in aerospace and Officer From Coastal Patrol 18 helps to reposition science. glider. On the ride back home all the cadets were in agreement that they would like to participate in glider flights again.

C/SSgt Austin Degregorio asking Captain Dick Ruel Glider Pilot from the Vermont Squadron, some last minute questions about the instrument panel

C/SSgt Christopher Holler watching wing runner getting into place.

C/MSgt Brendon Flattery ready to give up.

Cadet Airman Noah Bell Giving a Thumbs Up.

Cadet Airman 1 Class Caitlin Marotta gets into position in glider.

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Special Thanks to: CAP Glider Pilot Captain Dick Ruel Vermont Squadron, CAP Glider Pilot Barry Towse Borella NH. CAP Tow Plane Pilot 1st Lt. Jeffery Adams Lebanon NH Squadron, CAP Tow Plane Pilot Lt. Col. Dale Hardy NH Wing Squadron 2nd lt. James Eacobacci Mass Wing Glider Project Officer Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Squadron. Copyright Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Page 7

Coastal Patrol 18 Composite Squadron was excited to be the host for MASAR School attendees from the 19th -22nd of April. The members of Coastal Patrol 18 made sure that the new cadet building, the grounds, barracks, and senior member building were in great condition and available for those who would be arriving. 2nd Lt. Michael Marrota was instrumental in working with others to make sure that everything was put together. From checking with SM Patrick McNamama who helped to secure the barracks for housing, to verifying the mowing of areas where mission training would be held, to working with 2nd. Lt. Jim Eacobacci on the status of getting the outside of the cadet building painted, 2ndLt. Mike Marotta continued working up until the very last minute. Members from other squadrons, started to arrive around 1200 hours at Otis ANGB. Once at the Coastal Patrol 18 Squadron building they unpacked and got ready for the weekend. Already excited for the weekend, they were met with another big surprise, when they were invited to participate in the Black Hawk rides that were about to take place. After the exhilarating rides on the black hawk helicopters, the members came back to the building and got settled in. At that time, gear checks were conducted, Mission paperwork was compiled by MSAs, and safety currency of all participants was double checked. The night and weekend were full of many informative missions and students got signed off on tasks needed to complete training. It was a vigorous schedule filled with many mock scenarios. During the weekend, one of the missions the MASAR students participated Right front Daniel Muller & Westover Composite in was a mock crash scene. During the mock crash scenario, there was one Squadron Member Braden Burris fly in Blackhawk over mock fatality. The mock fatality was inserted secretly into the scene by 2nd. Bourne, Ma. Lt Michael Marotta, ES Officer of Coastal Patrol 18. It was so well executed that even the MASAR commandant was caught off guard. The MASAR Commandant dealt with the unexpected mock fatality scenario extremely well, as did the students. Following the after action review, 2nd Lt. Michael Marotta said, This was a very unique training experience for all concerned and everyone performed well. Using the After Action Review to go over our response to the mock scenario helped to further refine what worked well and what could be improved. The training will help us deal with unique and unexpected situations in the future. During another one of the missions, students were trained and evaluated in how to locate and silence ELTS. Multiple ELT signals were set off to make it difficult for them to locate the targets. Some of the activated beacons were hidden on a real flight line in an Army owned aircraft. Students had to properly access a real airport flight line and interact with airport management. In the end they successfully were able to locate the beacons and follow proper procedures.
Coastal Patrol 18 Members Left Austin Degregorio and

Members doing MASAR classwork

Throughout the missions students practiced skills such as: finding and marking appropriate safe landing zones for helicopters, performing line searches for multiple targets, the tagging of clues and transmitting info about those clues to mission base, and the setting up emergency shelters. The missions lasted throughout the weekend and the students learned new skills and put the skills they had already learned had to the test.
The MASAR conclusion was a huge success, and many students said it was the best one they have attended. Special thanks to all those made MASAR a success: Thank you to 2nd Lt. Michael Marotta - Coastal Patrol 18 ES Officer, and Lt. Col. LouAnn. Maffei Iwuc- Commander Goddard Squadron, for all the efforts. A Special Thank You to Lt. Col Kevin Lynch Commander Coastal Patrol 18, for his support and assigning his squadron staff to help with the event.

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MAWG MASAR CAP MEMBERS GRADUATE TRAINING

The Multi-Squadron MASAR exercise hosted by Coastal Patrol 18 culminated in many getting final sign offs and completing their training. The exercise which has missions that tests participants knowledge of first aid, search
and rescue, communications, setting up of shelters, find distress beacons, compass use, message handling, locating safe landing zones, search by grid system, safety procedures, etc. The Massachusetts Wing Search And Rescue School Certificate Recipients Are:

Bryce Desy - Goddard Squadron

Daniel Delesdernier Franklin County Squadron

Michael Doughty Coastal Patrol 18 Composite Squadron

Brendon Flattery Coastal Patrol 18 Composite Squadron

Evan Grant Coastal Patrol 18 Composite Squadron

David Kent Westover Composite Squadron

Hannah Kuegler Essex County Composite Squadron

Eric Kuelger Essex County Composite Squadron

Michael Marotta Coastal Patrol 18 Composite Squadron

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Continued MAWG CAP MASAR MEMBERS GRADUATE

Caitlin Marotta Coastal Patrol 18 Composite Squadron

Dakota Marshall Coastal Patrol 18 Composite Squadron

James OConnell Westover Composite Squadron

Kevin Palardy Frank Pocher Minute Man Composite Squadron

Edward Teague Goddard Composite Squadron

William Webber- Essex County Composite Squadron

Congratulations all MAWG CAP MASAR graduates ! Not Shown

Patrick Ivers Westover Composite Squadron Steven Lauzon Westover Squadron Pics are taken with LouAnn Maffei - Iwuc, Maj, CAP
Beatrice Zhang Frank Pocher Minute Man Composite Squadron

Commander Goddard Cadet Squadron

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NASA NuSTAR Telescope Will Study Black Holes In Space

PASADENA, Calif. -- NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, is being prepared for the final journey to its launch pad on Kwajalein Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean. The mission will study everything from massive black holes to our own sun. It is scheduled to launch no earlier than June 13. "We will see the hottest, densest and most energetic objects with a fundamentally new, high-energy X-ray telescope that can obtain much deeper and crisper images than before," said Fiona Harrison, the NuSTAR principal investigator at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif., who first conceived of the mission 20 years ago. The observatory is perched atop an Orbital Sciences Corporation Pegasus XL rocket. If the mission passes its Flight Readiness Review on June 1, the rocket will be strapped to the bottom of an aircraft, the L-1011 Stargazer, also operated by Orbital, on June 2. The Stargazer is scheduled to fly from Vandenberg Air Force Base in central California to Kwajalein on June 5 to 6.

NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, has a complex set of mirrors, or optics,that will help it see high-energy Xray light in greater detail than ever before . Image credit:

NASA/JPL-Caltech.

After taking off on launch day, the Stargazer will drop the rocket around 8:30 a.m. PDT (11:30 a.m. EDT). The rocket will then ignite and carry NuSTAR to a low orbit around Earth. NuSTAR will be the first space telescope to create focused images of cosmic X-rays with the highest energies. These are the same types of X-rays that doctors use to see your bones and airports use to scan your bags. The telescope will have more than 10 times the resolution and more than 100 times the sensitivity of its predecessors while operating in a similar energy range. The mission will work with other telescopes in space now, including NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, which observes lower-energy X-rays. Together, they will provide a more complete picture of the most energetic and exotic objects in space, such as black holes, dead stars and jets traveling near the speed of light. NuSTAR will study black holes that are big and small, far and near, answering questions about the formation and physics behind these wonders of the cosmos. The observatory will also investigate how exploding stars forge the elements that make up planets and people, and it will even study our own sun's atmosphere. The observatory is able to focus the high-energy X-ray light into sharp images because of a complex, innovative telescope design. Highenergy light is difficult to focus because it only reflects off mirrors when hitting at nearly parallel angles. NuSTAR solves this problem with nested shells of mirrors. It has the most nested shells ever used in a space telescope: 133 in each of two optic units. The mirrors were molded from ultra-thin glass similar to that found in laptop screens and glazed with even thinner layers of reflective coating. The telescope also consists of state-of-the-art detectors and a lengthy 33-foot (10-meter) mast, which connects the detectors to the nested mirrors, providing the long distance required to focus the X-rays. This mast is folded up into a canister small enough to fit atop the Pegasus launch vehicle. It will unfurl about seven days after launch. About 23 days later, science operations will begin. NuSTAR is a Small Explorer mission led by Caltech and managed by JPL for NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington. The spacecraft was built by Orbital Sciences Corporation in Dulles, Va. Its instrument was built by a consortium including Caltech; JPL; University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley); Columbia University in New York; NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.; the Danish Technical University in Denmark; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, Calif.; and ATK Aerospace Systems in Goleta, Calif. NuSTAR will be operated by UC Berkeley, with the Italian Space Agency providing its equatorial ground station located at Malindi, Kenya. The mission's outreach program is based at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, Calif. NASA's Explorer Program is managed by Goddard. JPL is managed by Caltech for NASA. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/nustar and http://www.nustar.caltech.edu . Whitney Clavin 818-354-4673 Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. whitney.clavin@jpl.nasa.gov

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Drug Prevention Word Search

Can you help Cappy find these hidden words?

Drugs Dealer Say No Bad Friend Dont Parent Airplane Cappy Doctor Smoking Cadet Teacher Drinking Ken

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Members Use Teamwork On Leadership Reaction Course:

(( This article was chosen for inclusion and was published on the National CAP Online Website Volunteer Now. Titled : Mass. cadets learn strategy, teamwork on Leadership Reaction Course. ))

MASSACHUSETTS April 19th, 2012 proved to be a memorable one when Cape Cod Coastal Patrol 18 cadets visited Otis Air National Guard Base in Falmouth to take on the Leadership Reaction Course there. Standing outside the course, the cadets were excited and ready to take on the challenge. They listened intently to the instructions, absorbing the mission guidelines for each station, each of which had specific allowed items for use in completion. They were told they would need to pick a team leader, work together to complete the mission and make adjustments to their plan as needed, then give an afteraction report on what worked and what didnt. Then came the first challenge, where they were briefed on the mission and given the time restraints, disqualification guidelines and the consequences extra

Clockwise, from left) Cadet Airman 1st Class Dakota Teddy, Cadet Staff Sgt. Scott st Parziale, Cadet Airmen 1st Class Michael Doughty and Cadet Airman 1 Class Kevin Wilson, Cadet Staff Sgt. Austin Degregorio and Cadet Staff Sgt. Dakota Marshall work together to use a pair of pipes and a heavy rope to overcome the first course challenge.

physical training for failure. Looking around, they went over the scenario. They had been given two large pipes and a small portion of heavy rope, all of which they were expected to use to retrieve an ammunition box that lay squarely on the ground on the other side of a large horizontal steel pipe suspended in midair. They werent to touch the ground in front of or step close to the suspended pipe. They would, however, need to find a way to traverse the large suspended pipe to retrieve the ammunition box. Looking at the two pipes and piece of heavy rope, they began to form a game plan.
Cadet Staff Sgts. Dakota Marshall (right) and Scott Parziale (left) pull a barrel up an incline as part of one challenge, then look for the next item to be sent up.

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Continued Members Use Teamwork on

Leadership Reaction Course:
Furthermore, tying the pipes together would create more structural integrity for climbing. That approach failed, though they werent able to scale the lashed-together pipes. Taking another tack, they decided to place the pair of pipes farther apart with the idea of walking up them to reach the top of the suspended pipe. But gravity was working against them, and when they tried to walk up a pipe it would pull away from the suspended pipes side Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Muller serves as an and toward them. evaluator for the course. Now a likely solution became clear. It would make sense, they realized, to scale one pipe from underneath, then use its companion, placed farther away, to push off from with one foot. That would help them get atop the suspended pipe, where they could bring one of the pipes down to the other side, retrieve the ammunitions box and reverse their the steps to get back to the other side.

Cadet attempts to walk up pipe to transverse to the top and down the other side.

In the end, the cadets didnt complete the first mission in the allotted time, so the consequence took effect. Still, they were able to work as team and reach a final conclusion, an accomplishment that set the tone for teamwork the rest of the day, which proved largely successful. (2nd Lt. Ellen Degregorio /Public Affairs Officer / Cape Cod
Coastal Patrol 18 / Massachusetts Wing)

OBSTACLE COURSE-CHALLENGES
shinning and the cadet excitement to begin the Obstacle Course at Camp Edwards was obvious. Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch began the day with a safety briefing, including hydration and cadets wearing helmets and gloves. There were a total of 24 cadets split into two groups. The course included climbing, swinging on ropes, jumping, and all the while cadets were cheering each other on, and were eager to meet the next challenge. We also accepted the opportunity to observe active duty Army soldiers problem solve and team build at the Leadership Reaction Course that some of the cadets experience the day before, which is located

By 1st Lt. Patricia Doughty .

Cadets from other Squadrons joined Coastal Patrol 18 cadets Friday April 20th for a High Adventure Activity. The sun was

Coastal Patrol 18 and visiting squadron members participate in obstacle course training.

close to the obstacle course. From there, Coastal Patrol 18 had a meeting time of 1300 hrs at the Army Air Support Building to be briefed before they, enjoyed a ride in a Black Hawk Helicopter. Needless to say, everyone had a great time!

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Looking Through The Lens

n April 15, 2012, members from surrounding squadrons visited Coastal

Patrol 18 to gain instruction on Aerial Photography. Eager to look through the lens, members were excited to learn about aerial photography. The instructors that gave the group training were Civil Air Patrol members Lt. Mike Cialowicz and Capt. Steven Goldman, both from Hanscom Composite Squadron. Capt. Steven Goldman is tasked with bringing people up to technical competency with taking, labeling and uploading the photos. He helps to establish best practices for pilots and crew; and develops standards for imaging different types of targets. Lt. Mike Cialowicz developed the software that labels the photographs, defining lat/long, indicating a North arrow, adding the CAP logo, and labeling. Besides instructing others and developing software, He helps to photograph targets which are used for training. After arrival and a moment of setup, Capt. Steven Goldman and Lt. Cialowicz opened the meeting and went over the basics of aerial photography. They started teaching about what basic photography equipment is needed to produce detailed pictures. One of the basic components of aerial photography was what type of camera should be used. They went over the drawbacks of one type of camera over another. For instance how a point and shoot digital camera would not be as reliable as a digital SLR (single lens reflect), due to the fact that the digital SLR cameras have less shuttle lag, and more interchangeable parts to allow for customization, than the cheaper hand held digital cameras. Instructor Mike Cialowicz offered instruction on how to use the Real-time GPS Tagging Surveyor software he developed. He went over the feature rich tools it has for geo-tagging and watermarking photos in real-time. Features that members agreed, would be especially critical in those scenarios demand the timely delivery of accurate geo-tagged photos. Members were taught how to choose the appropriate lens for aerial photography. This lead to discussions on how lighting conditions, air craft movement, angle, and the subject matter may impact not only lens choice but camera settings. The instructors went over different scenarios they were part of and how they prepared for them and what camera settings they found worked best. Mike showed how to download, install and run the software and displayed the tutorial on a projector screen. In conjunction the group was shown actual photographs from a previous mission. The photographs lead to a discussion how to find locations should obvious landmarks were not able to be seen due to unexpected circumstances, such as natural disasters.

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Continued Looking Through The Lens

Looking at the screen members were given an in depth tutorial on how to set the GPS, and the software to allot for time discrepancies which would allow the user to get accurate time and GPS coordinates. When the meeting ended members thanked Mike Cialowicz and Steven Goldman for offering the course to them. Many members expressed how the training they had received would help them become better Aerial Photographers, and make them better ready to respond to missions. The members then took a moment to exchange contact information, before heading outside to take a group photo

From (left top left to right) - Mike Marotta, Earl Burns, Patrick McNamara, Kevin Lynch, Simon Craythorn, Andrew Bowls, Danny O'Connell, Jamie O' Connell, Steven Goldman, Ellen Degregorio, James Eacobacci, (bottom right to left) Mike Cialowicz, Richard Werman, Jerry Vinokur,

Interesting Facts About Aerial Photography

Aerial photography was first practiced by the French photographer and balloonist Gaspard-Flix Tournachon, known as "Nadar", in 1858 over Paris, France.

However, the photographs he produced no longer exist and therefore the earliest surviving aerial photograph is titled 'Boston, as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It.' Taken by James Wallace Black and Samuel Archer King on October 13, 1860, it depicts Boston from a height of 630m. (shown right).
The first use of a motion picture camera mounted to a heavier-than-air aircraft took place on April 24, 1909 over Rome in the 3:28 silent film short, Wilbur Wright und seine Flugmaschine.

'Boston, as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It

The first special semiautomatic aerial camera was designed in 1911 by Russian military engineer Colonel Potte V. F. This aerial camera was used during World War I

The use of aerial photography for military purposes was expanded during World War I by many other aviators such as Fred Zinn. One of the first notable battles was that of Neuve Chapelle.

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Via..NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Civil Air Patrols National Executive Committee has approved a new logo for use in marketing, advertising and similar purposes for the organization. The logo acknowledges CAPs historic early years with a white triangle and red propeller. Civil Air Patrol is spelled out below the image when doing so is appropriate; in cases where the organizations name is already spelled out, it wouldnt be duplicated. The CAP seal will remain as the legal seal for official documents and letterhead. The command patch will remain the official image for uniform, vehicle and aircraft use signifying the organizations operations. Officials are working to incorporate the new image in CAP Regulation 900-2, which addresses CAPs seal, emblem and flag etiquette. As a matter of guidance in the meantime, the logo should be used for marketing and advertising, promotional and recruiting materials, news releases and publications targeting internal and external audiences. Its authorized for optional use on the following:

Official CAP web pages. All official social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Flickr, blogs, etc. Official invitations, greetings and programs. CAP business cards using the members official CAP duty title. Exhibits, signs, banners, billboards, print ads, posters, videos, coins, lapel and other civilian attire pins or other jewelry, shirts, etc. Printed or electronic official newsletters, magazines and other publications.

The new logo design was proposed to the NEC by Col. Chris Hayden, chairman of the committees CAP Logo Committee, which was appointed by the national commander in April 2011 to develop a new recommended corporate branding symbol. The committee met via teleconference on an ongoing basis, researching and discussing elements considered universally essential for a good logo. The group also reviewed hundreds of designs proposed by committee members, National Headquarters Creative Services and an advertising consultant approved by the NEC. The committees research included study of the American Red Cross new brand identity a logo that features the Red Cross symbol in a button, which is designed to appeal to longstanding supporters as well as a new generation of volunteers. CAPs new logo design approved by the NEC also retains key elements of CAPs emblem the white triangle and red propeller and fulfills the committees goal to present a logo that is describable, memorable, effective without color, scalable and relevant to current and future members.

The CAP seal, which remains as the legal seal for official documents and letterhead. The CAP command patch, which remains the official symbol for use on uniforms, vehicles and aircraft.

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Austin J DeGregorio Wright Brothers C/SSgt 10

Scott W Parziale Capt Eddie Rickenbacker C/TSgt

Brendan G Flattery Charles Lindbergh C/MSgt

Dakota J Teddy Gen Hap Arnold C/A1C

Christopher B Holler Capt Eddie Rickenbacker C/TSgt

Keegan J Throop Gen J F Curry C/Amn

Dakota J Marshall Wright Brothers C/SSgt

Kevin F Wilson Mary Feik C/SrA

Some upcoming events to keep an eye on:

K eep updated at squadron m eetings and by v isiting w w w .coastalpatrol18.org

Rhinebeck Airshow

Encampment

C130 FLIGHTS

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Members Gather For Annual Awards Ceremony

Coastal Patrol 18 members gathered for the annual awards ceremony surrounded by friends and relatives. The ceremony was called to order by Lt. Colonel Kevin Lynch, Commander of Coastal Patrol 18. After spending a moment to thank everyone for their attendance, he gave a touching presentation that honored our nations POW /MIA Soldiers. The presentation is known as the Missing Man Remembrance
Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch Opens Ceremony.

Ceremony. During the presentation there is a table set for one with one empty chair. The empty chair and place setting is symbolic of our P.O.W / M.I.A. soldiers who are not here to take their place at the table. After the presentation, he told a personal story that he recanted from a memory made long ago, about how during the Vietnam War a fellow helicopter crew went

Members and guests take seats.

down in the Makong River. He went on to say that at the time of the incident only a solitary helmet could be found as the river washed the wreckage away. After the war ended Lt. Col. Lynch said, I never forgot those that went down. With his voice now solemn, he said, It was years later in 1996 that they found and identified the remains of those that went down. He then reminded everyone how it is important to remember those who gave so much for our freedom. After the opening was concluded there was time for reflection and some conversation. A short time later everyone was treated to a buffet and received a copy of the new squadron magazine. After people resettled back into their seats, Lt. Col. Lynch once again took to the podium and opened up the awards portion of the night. With enthusiasm he called up the award recipients one by one and took a moment to thank them for their service.

2nd Lt. Mike Marotta / Lt. Col. Lynch.

Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch, C/SSgt Austin Degregorio, C/A1C Michael Doughty, C/TSgt Brendon Flattery, C/SSgt Chris Holler, C/A1C Caitlin Marotta.

As the award portioned winded down, Lt. Col. Lynch once again spoke to those in attendance and thanked everyone for their efforts. (( The members of Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod C.A.P. sends heartfelt Thank You to:

Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch, Deputy Commander Dennis Mills, 1st Lt. Debbie Masse, 2nd Lt. Patricia Doughty for making the Awards Ceremony a success.))

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Members Gather For Annual Awards Ceremony
Award Recipients: Cadet Commander Award C/SRA Austin J. DeGregorio Douglas Neff Award C/SRA Christopher B.
Lt. Col. Lynch gives C/SRA Austin Degregorio Cadet Commander Award.

Holler Most Improved C/SRA Dakota J. Marshall PR Flight Sgt Award C/A1C Michael J. Doughty Physical Training Award C/SMSgt Daniel S. Muller. Senior Member of the Year 2nd LT Ellen M. DeGregorio.

Lt. Col. Lynch gives C/SRA Dakota J. Marshall Most Improved Awardl

Lt. Col. Lynch gives C/SRA Christopher Holler the Douglass Neff Award.

Lt. Col. Lynch gives C/A1C Michael J. Doughty the Physical Training Award.

Lt. Col. Lynch gives Physical Training Award to C/SMSgt Daniel S. Muller.

Lt. Col. Lynch gives SM of the Year Award to nd 2 . Lt. Ellen Degregorio

(Ranks are at time of article) Certificates of Appreciation: Lt. Colonel Jim Holler, SM Patrick McNamara, C/TSgt Brendan G Flattery

Lt. Col. Lynch presents Certificate of Appreciation to Lt. Col. James Holler

Lt. Col. Lynch gives Certificate of Appreciation to SM Patrick McNamara

Lt. Col. Lynch gives Certificate of Appreciation to C/TSgt Brendon G. Flattery

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Members Gather For Annual Awards Ceremony
Award Recipients:
Wright Brothers Award: C/SSgt Scott W Parziale C/SSgt Christopher B Holler

ommunity Service ribbon and bronze clasp went to: C/SrA Dakota J Marshall & C/Amn Dakota J Teddy

ES Awards: SENIOR Recipients: From Left to Right; Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch / 1ST LT. Simon Craythorn / 2nd Lt. Patricia Doughty / 2nd Lt. James Eacobaccci / Lt. Col. James Holler Recipients Not Shown: Capt. Steve Florio / 2 Lt. Mike Marotta / Sm Earl Burns / Captain Dennis Mills
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Members Gather For Annual Awards Ceremony

ES AWARDS: CADET Recipients: C/A1C Caitlin Marotta C/TSgt Brendan Flattery C/A1C Michael Doughty C/SSgt Austin Degregorio C/SSgt Christopher B Holler

CANDID PICS FROM AWARDS CEREMONY

1 Lt. Debra Massey - Left- and 1 Lt. Patricia Doughty-Right, Get Cake Ready For Cutting.

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Members And Guest Intently Listen To Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch As He Speaks Of A Vietnam War - Missing In Action Helicopter Crew.

Right Cadet Staff Sargent Scott Parziale With His Father Wiliam Parziale

Cadets Watch Fellow Members Receive Awards.

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Members Share Blackhawk Rides With Visiting Squadron

Although, the time per ride was shorter, Coastal Patrol 18 members were happy to have the visiting squadron members along for the ride. From Sitting in the 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation, Bosox, US Army National Guard briefing room, to looking out the operation center windows at the helicopters taking off, it was a memorable experience for everyone. The day started with a briefing. U.S. Army National Guard, Sqt. Thibodeau, Crewchief - of the UH- 60 Black hawk, asked questions to make sure that everyone understood how to conduct themselves around the helicopter and what to do in the event of feeling ill. The pilots CW3 Razook (aka Bazook)- Pilot in Command, W01 Bosworth - Co Pilot, were introduced as the team that would be in charge of flying the black hawk. From the beginning, it was clear that everyone enjoyed being a part of the moment. After the first group went up, a system developed. The group that was set to go next, would meet the incoming group on the flight line, and give them high fives as they walked back to the observation room. No one left after their flight time was over. Every Time, a new group would return to the observation room, the room would erupt in a flurry of conversation, as the group who just landed reported their experiences. Throughout the afternoon, conversation flowed easily among members and they could be heard talking about everything from the complex technical aspects of the helicopter and the incredible sites they had seen during flight. It was not only a great learning experience but a great testament to the character of the people involved with Civil Air Patrol. Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Civil Air Patrol sends a meaningful thank you to the 3rd Battalion - 126th Aviation, Bosox, US Army National Guard for their time, effort, and support.

Members From Coastal Patrol 18 Bring CAP Members Visiting For MASAR Weekend On Black Hawk Rides.

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Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Muller Cadet Commander-Gives Thumbs Up After Flight.

U.S. Army National Guard, Sqt. Thibodeau, Crewchief (right) gives briefing.

U.S. Army National Guard Pilot in Command CW3 Razook (aka Bazook) answers questions.

Members on Blackhawk and ready for flight..

1 Lt. Patricia Doghty Left with Lt. Col Lynch of Coastal Patrol 18 await next group going up.

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Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch listens to squadron cadets speak of their experiences in the Blackhawks.

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CAP members boarding Blackhawk .

Lt. Col. Kevin Lynch and CAP members enjoying a moment of laughter as they wait to go up.

Cadet Airman Noah Bell (left) and Cadet A1C Michael Doughty (right) listen to preflight instructions.

Cadet Staff Sgt. Austin Degregorio (middle) looks out at scenic view during flight.

C/SSgt Parziale and Cadetm Airman Noah Bell entering Blackhawk.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. A major step in the campaign to secure a Congressional Gold Medal recognizing Civil Air Patrol members service to the country during World War II was taken today when the U.S. Senate unanimously approved S. 418, introduced by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. This legislation will offer long overdue recognition to a small group of people who answered the call to duty at our nations time of maximum danger, Harkin, commander of CAP's Congressional Squadron, told his colleagues during his floor statement. In the U.S. House of Representatives, where an identical measure, H.R. 719, is pending, well over half the 290 cosponsors needed to guarantee passage have been secured. Additional co-sponsors are sought, and those interested in helping with the effort can contact can contact their congressional representative. The measure, if also approved by the House, will authorize creation of a single gold medal to honor CAPs pioneering members for their contributions in helping safeguard the nations shores and shipping early in the war. Those members, often using their own aircraft, displayed heroism that discouraged and eventually stopped deadly German U-boat attacks on supply ships leaving American ports headed to support the Allied war effort. The Gold Medal will honor the brave sacrifice of early CAP members from throughout the United States. Anyone who served as an adult member of CAP during the war, or a relative of such a member, is invited to contact Holley Dunigan at National Headquarters with information about their service. These members from our earliest days as an organization helped save lives and preserve our nations freedom, said Maj. Gen. Chuck Carr, CAP national commander. They were truly unsung heroes of the war, using their small private aircraft to not only search for enemy submarines close to Americas shores, but also to tow targets for military practice, to transport critical supplies within the country and to conduct general airborne reconnaissance." Today, more than 70 years after Americas entry into World War II, only a few hundred of the roughly 60,000 CAP volunteers who served during that era are still alive. Established as part of the federal Office of Civil Defense a week before the U.S. entered World War II, Civil Air Patrol quickly became involved in combat operations off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Within weeks of the U.S. involvement in the war, German submarines began sinking vital shipping within sight of the East Coast. Because the military lacked the necessary ships and aircraft to respond and the attacks were so numerous and successful, the entire early war effort was threatened. At the insistence of the oil industry, the military decided to use CAPs civilian assistance as a 90-day experiment. Beginning in March 1942, after 52 oil tankers had been sunk, for 18 months CAP members flew 24 million miles in search of the enemy. Patrols were conducted up to 100 miles off shore, generally with two aircraft flying together, in planes often equipped with only a compass for navigation and a single radio for communication. Personal emergency equipment was lacking, particularly in the beginning, and inner tubes and duck hunters kapok vests were used as flotation devices. Continued next page

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After CAP repeatedly discovered submarines that got away, members small personal aircraft were armed with bombs and depth charges. The combat operations were often flown in weather conditions that grounded the military. CAP was ultimately credited with sinking two submarines, attacking 57 and reporting 173 to the military. This wartime Coastal Patrol service was considered highly unusual because these subchasers were civilian volunteers flying combat missions at great personal risk. Of the 59 CAP pilots killed during World War II, 26 were lost while on Coastal Patrol duty, and seven others were seriously injured while carrying out the missions. Since the war, CAP has become a valuable nonprofit, public service organization chartered by Congress. It is the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, charged with providing essential emergency, operational and public service to communities and states nationwide, the federal government and the military. Under the congressional charter, CAPs core missions are emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs. Its more than 61,000 members fly some 112,000 hours annually, performing 90 percent of inland search and rescue in the U.S. as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and other agencies and carrying out aerial reconnaissance for homeland security, providing aerial imagery to document the effects of natural or manmade disasters and assisting federal law enforcement agencies in the war on drugs. The organizations support for aerospace education in the schools and the community includes providing support for educational conferences and workshops nationwide and developing, publishing and distributing, without charge, national academic standards-based aerospace education curricula for kindergarten through college classrooms. CAPs 27,000 members in the cadet ranks, ages 12 through 20, receive training in four main program areas -leadership, aerospace, fitness and character development and each year the organizations cadets account for about 10 percent of the new class entering the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Congressional Gold Medal commemorates distinguished service to the nation and is considered by many to be the highest form of congressional recognition. Since 1776, only about 300 such awards have been given to a wide range of military leaders and accomplished civilians, including President George Washington, Col. John Glenn, poet Robert Frost and Gens. Douglas MacArthur and Colin Powell. Foreigners awarded the medal have included Winston Churchill, Simon Wiesenthal and Mother Teresa. The award to CAP would be unusual in that a single medal would be awarded for the collective efforts of all World War II adult members. Other organizations that have been recognized by Congress for their wartime contributions include the Navajo Code Talkers, Tuskegee Airmen and Womens Airforce Service Pilots. Harkins floor statement I rise today to speak about S. 418, a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol. I introduced this legislation last year and it currently has 85 cosponsors. Continued next page

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Continued Harkins floor statement

This legislation will offer long overdue recognition to a small group of people who answered the call to duty at our nations time of maximum danger. Seventy years ago, during the height of World War II, Civil Air Patrol members in small aircraft began searching for German U-boats off the Atlantic Coast. This was a time of great peril for the nation when over 400 ships were sunk in U.S. waters, many in view of Americans on shore, and the military did not have enough aircraft and ships to stop the carnage. Thats why the Civil Air Patrol had to answer the call. Their mission was highly unusual because these pilots were civilian volunteers flying their own aircraft on combat operations; often at their own expense. The mission was for CAP aircraft to force the U-boats below the surface of the water, making their attacks on shipping much more difficult and time consuming. As soon as CAP pilots took to the air, they spotted so many Uboats that the military quickly armed their aircraft with small bombs and depth charges. From Maine to Texas, CAP aircraft flew these missions in pairs, up to 100 miles offshore, in all seasons and often in bad weather. CAP pilots put themselves at great risk, flying over water at low levels with only a compass, one radio and minimal survival gear to help them if they got in trouble. Many pilots had to ditch in the water. Twenty-six pilots lost their lives and 90 aircraft were lost. During an 18-month period, CAP flew over 24 million miles on its anti-submarine coastal patrols. It spotted 173 U-boats, attacked 57 with bombs or depth charges, and possibly sank or damaged two. It also escorted over 5,600 convoys and reported 17 floating mines, 36 bodies, 91 ships in distress and 363 survivors in the water. Most importantly, CAPs constant presence over the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico was a major factor in pushing enemy operations away from the coast and protecting vital shipping and cargo. In 1943, German U-boat attacks ceased off the Atlantic coast of the United States. One high-level German naval officer credited CAP with being the primary reason for withdrawal, saying, It was because of those damned little red and yellow planes! As the U-boat threat ended, CAP expanded its homeland security and emergency operations to include search and rescue, border patrol, forest fire patrol and disaster relief in every state in the nation. By wars end, nearly 60,000 members had participated in CAP and flew 75 million miles over 750,000 hours in support of critical home front missions. Its volunteers ranged in age from 18 to over 80. Many served for the entire war, while others, most of whom later joined the military, served for shorter periods. A substantial number received belligerent certificates indicating that they had participated in combat-related operations on active duty with the Civil Air Patrol. The individual accounts of CAP pilots performance and heroism are too numerous to recount, but just a few examples can illustrate the valor with which they served. Continued next page

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Continued Harkins floor statement. . .

For instance, Maj. Hugh Sharp and Lt. Eddie Edwards, from Rehoboth, Del., landed their Sikorsky amphibian in high seas to rescue two other CAP airmen who had to ditch their plane. They found one crew member who was badly hurt, but they were unable to take off due to a pontoon damaged during a rough landing on 10 foot swells. Making a decision to taxi the aircraft back to land, they quickly discovered that the damaged amphibian listed too far to the left to make any progress. Eddie volunteered to climb out to the end of the right wing to keep the plane in balance. The next day, when a Coast Guard ship met the aircraft, Eddie had to be carried from the wing after holding on tightly for eleven hours in freezing and wet conditions. Both pilots were awarded the first Air Medals of the war by President Roosevelt. Capt. Francis Mac McLaughlin flew Coastal Patrol missions from Daytona Beach, Fla., for 17 months. During that time he, along with Albert Crabtree, ditched a Fairchild 24 aircraft in the Atlantic and floated in a life raft for several hours until the Coast Guard picked them up. They quickly became members of the Duck Club, an exclusive organization that recognized those who survived a CAP ditching. There would soon be many in that club. When the Coastal Patrol ended, Mac went to Massachusetts to tow aerial targets, CAPs second most dangerous duty after the Coastal Patrol. Seven CAP pilots and observers would be shot down and killed during gunnery practice. Mac, who served the entire war on active duty with CAP, passed away near the end of 2011. Another CAP veteran is Lt. Charles Compton, who flew from Coastal Patrol Base 1 at Atlantic City, N.J., on antisubmarine and convoy escort missions. He recently noted that convoys could be attacked at any time. We had a war going on and the threat of German submarines off the east coast. Our job was to make it less easy for the German submarines to surface without being detected. Charles, who lives near Chicago and turned 95 last summer, remembers that during these dangerous missions, pilots often used sunken ships as points of reference to help navigate when over water. He added that, unfortunately, sunken ships were plentiful at that time. Recently recognized for his service with CAPs Distinguished Service Award, he credits the exceptional efforts of his fellow Atlantic City squadron members for the honor he received. These three stories are illustrative of CAPs many World War II heroes. More importantly, these stories serve as a powerful reminder of the dedication and service that all gave the nation.
The Gold Medal will honor the brave sacrifice of early CAP members from throughout the United States including, Massachusetts. Anyone who served as an adult member of CAP during the war, or a relative of such a member, is invited to contact Holley Dunagin, hdunagin@capnhq.gov, at National Headquarters with information about their service.

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Welcome New Members !

Senior Members: Jeff C. Bauer Shelia M. Bauer Erlmest E. Burns John R. Govoni Diane C. Mandeville Kevin T. O'Brien Dana E. Savery Samer H. Sholi Capt. Donald S. Shotz Maj. Jonh R. Williams Cadets: Casey A. Frye Isaac R. Reid Tyler Robinson Wahl C/SrA Kevin F. Wilson

Coastal Patrol 18 Welcomes Our New Members. Some things to get you going: CAP Eservices : https://www.capnhq.gov

CAP University: http://www.capmembers.com/cap_university/

CAP Cadet Program: http://www.capmembers.com/cadet_programs

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NextGen How We'll Get Where We're Going Tomorrow

The United States is undertaking the largest transformation of air traffic control ever attempted. The Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, is a multi-billion-dollar technology modernization effort that will make air travel safer, more flexible and efficient. NASA is one of several U.S. government agencies that play a crucial role in helping to make NextGen a reality through research and development of new ideas and technologies.
In Part 1 of this series, Leighton Quon, project manager of NextGen Systems Analysis, Integration, and Evaluation at NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., answered eight questions about NASA's research into improving the air traffic control system. In Part 2, presented here, NASA project managers Ruben Del Rosario and Fay Collier answer eight questions about the agency's research into the new aircraft and engine designs that could be flying when NextGen is operational. Del Rosario is manager of the Subsonic Fixed Wing Project at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. Collier is manager of the Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. The projects represent some of the work being done at NASA's aeronautics laboratories in Virginia, California and Ohio.

Jim Banke NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

1) What will be different about the aircraft and engines when NextGen is a reality?
Airliners of the future are going to be kinder to the environment in every way possible, propelled by jet engines that are quieter, use less fuel and send less pollution into the air. Aircraft will be made using even more composite material than they are today. Eventually we could see passenger aircraft that can fly faster than the speed of sound or take off and land like a helicopter. If you're interested in numbers, by 2025 we'd like to see vehicles that burn half as much fuel and put out half as much harmful exhaust compared to the best equipment flying today. The numbers are even more aggressive if we look ahead another decade. We even have a goal that says by 2035, if you live close to a major airport, the only objectionable noise you might hear will come from your next door neighbor, not from any nearby takeoffs and landings.

2) What will these new vehicles look like?

NextGen aircraft that reduce noise, emissions and fuel use might look very different, but would fly at the same speeds as today's aircraft. Image credit: NASA We don't know for sure, yet, but you can count on the fact that airliners of the future are going to look like something between what you're used to seeing flying today and nothing that has ever been flown before. Not only will they look more exotic perhaps with engines on top of the wings instead of below they will be made entirely out of materials other than metals such as aluminum or titanium. We could even have engines that are partly powered by electricity, just like hybrid cars.

NextGen aircraft that reduce noise, emissions and fuel use might look very different, but would fly at the same speeds as today's aircraft. Image credit: NASA

3) How is NASA involved in developing this new technology? Deeply.

If you didn't know, NASA replaced the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, which was formed in 1915, so we've been working on new technology for aviation for nearly 100 years. Today we work closely with the U.S. aviation industry, universities and other government agencies as we lay out our research plans and then use all our talents and capabilities to carry out those plans to make improvements for aviation. Not unlike children progressing through school, new ideas are nurtured. NASA has two main programs working on these ideas: the Fundamental Aeronautics Program (FAP) and the Integrated Systems Research Program (ISRP). Generally, an idea for some kind of new aviation technology begins its life within FAP (think elementary school). When a new idea has matured enough that it is ready to graduate to the next level (think high school), it moves to the ISRP, where we test several new technologies together to make sure they work well in a larger system, such as an airplane or the air traffic management system. If the concepts get passing grades in those system-level tests, then they graduate from NASA and are ready for further development by industry and the FAA (think college) before entering the aviation "workplace."

4) In general, what still needs to be invented?

More than you'd think given that airplanes have been around for more than a century. We're still learning something new about flight every day. To achieve our goals for quieter aircraft that use less fuel and cause less pollution, we need to come up with better ways to design and build aircraft than what we use today. We need more accurate ways to simulate how airplanes will work before we fly them. And we need to be smart enough and flexible enough to be ready to invent those things we don't even know we need right now.

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Some of the

5) Specifically, what kinds of things are researchers working on right now?

coolest and promising things we're now working on include: A new method for manufacturing and assembling major airplane parts out of composite material. It will help us build an airplane with fewer parts, prevent damage from spreading if there is a problem, and reduce the overall weight of the airplane. This means that the airplane will use less fuel -- or get better gas mileage, to borrow an automotive term. Using braces to hold up longer and more slender wings, which computer studies show could help reduce the amount of fuel needed on any given flight. The challenge is that slender wings used on larger airliners become too flexible and can actually start to vibrate dangerously from the force of high speed air moving over them a phenomenon called flutter. We also are working on ways to automatically change the shape of the wing to control the aerodynamic forces that cause flutter.

Learning to make aircraft parts using an electron beam that melts a source of metal which is then built up one layer at a time on a rotating surface. Parts made this way would be stronger and lighter, and the method is friendlier to the environment and uses less energy than the current method, which is to carve away at a large block of aluminum or titanium until it is in the desired shape. Ways to fly airplanes using a mixture of fuel and batteries, similar to hybrid automobiles that use both gas and electricity. Early studies indicate we could achieve our long range fuel reduction goals with this technology.

This possible future aircraft uses braces to support long, slender wings that can help reduce fuel use. Image credit: NASA/The Boeing Company

A new type of jet engine called an open rotor, whose fan blades are exposed to the open air. While an airplane with open rotor engines might look a lot like a World War II-era plane with propellers, the new open rotors move a lot more air than propellers do. Tests we have done so far indicate open rotor engines would use much less fuel than today's jet engines. Although open rotors are as quiet as today's engines, the challenge is to make them even quieter so they will meet our future noise goals. In an open rotor engine, one high-speed propeller spins in one direction while another directly behind it spins in the other direction. The engine shows promise in reducing fuel use and emissions without sacrificing power. Image credit: NASA

6) Will NASA build and operate these new airplanes?

No, there's no such thing as a NASA airline. Our job is to put more technology into the "tool box" from which the future of aviation can be built. Once those building blocks are made available, it then is up to industry to take those ideas, test them some more to decide if it makes good business sense to use them, and then work with the FAA to certify that they are safe.

A great, recent example is a technology called chevrons, which are saw tooth-shaped edges you see around the exhaust nozzle of some jet engines. The chevrons change the flow of exhaust gases as they mix with the air and the result is less noise. Designed and developed by NASA, the technology was turned over to industry, further refined and now can be seen on engines powering Boeing's new 787 and updated 747 aircraft.

7) When can I expect to fly in these new airplanes?

First, it's important to note that advances in aviation are always coming. The airplane you fly in five years from now will be more advanced in some ways than the airplane you are flying in today, even if you can't tell from what the plane looks like on the outside, or while you are sitting inside as a passenger. That said, our belief is that you'll start seeing some of these ideas first employed in the 2020 to 2025 timeframe. Once again it will be up to industry to determine when it makes the most sense from a business perspective, but everything NASA is working on today are the kind of things that will help the entire aviation community.

8) What will it be like to be a passenger then? We're confident that your experience as a passenger aboard one
of these new aircraft will be better than your passenger experience today. Fifteen to 20 years from now you will be flying in a quieter airplane that has a more aerodynamic shape, which will require less engine power to push it through the air. And that power will come from more fuel efficient engines. And when you have these more advanced aircraft flying in skies managed by a fully operational NextGen air traffic management system, you will experience fewer flight delays caused by weather and traffic congestion and you may even be able to fly out of smaller airports closer to your home. The only thing we can't promise, because it's not up to NASA, is that the food or in-flight entertainment will be better. NextGen is not just about air traffic management, we're also working on the tools and scientific knowledge needed to advance engine and airframe technology for today's aircraft, and develop unconventional new vehicles that will fly faster, cleaner and quieter, and use less fuel. http://www.nasa.gov/topics/aeronautics/features/8q_nextgen.html

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TIDBITS.
COASTAL PATROL 18 RECEIVES MAWG COMMANDERS TROPHY AWARD
Coastal Patrol 18 received the Commanders Trophy Award at the Massachusetts Wing Conference on April 1st 2012. Coastal Patrol 18 is especially honored to receive this award as the recipient of this award is personally chosen by the MAWG Commander

Thank You To All Coastal Patrol 18 Members:

Thank You to all Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Civil Air Patrol Members for volunteering for the You Go Girl Race and the Duathalon.. It is you participation, professionalism, and dedication that make our squadron great.

Last Issues Crossword Answers Wright Brothers

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CAP PLANES- GLIDERS CROSSWORD WORD LIST

By Cadet Airman First Class Caitlin Marotta

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1. 5. 10. 12. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 21. 22. 23. What does semper vigilans mean? Two Words _____ _____. Whats the name of the first acheivement as a cadet. John__ . Fill in missing word.. FAA stands for Federal ______ Administration. How many Nazi Submarines did we sink? Spell Out Number. The _____ controls the yaw motion of an airplane. The rudder is a hinged surface fitted to the vertical stabiliser. What is the presidents helicopter called. _______ One. there's no ______on a glider to produce thrust, the glider has to generate speed in some other way. Three forces on a glider are lift, ____, and weight. What are the three missions of CAP. Emergency Services, _______ Education, and Cadet Programs. What does B.D.U. Stand For? Battle ____ Uniform A tow ring is attached to the gliders tow____. Another name for B52 Bomber ____.

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2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 13. 19. 20. What Military Branch Does The Thunderbirds belong to: Two Words U.S _____ ______. The main body section of the airplane. What does the L IN LRC stand for. What military branch does the Blue Angels belong to? U.S. ____ What major difference between a glider flight and an O-Flight is that one is __________ and one is not. In 1947 US Air Force Pilot Capt. Chuck Yeager broke what barrier? ____ What kind of squadron is Coastal Patrol 18? ____ The first jet powered passenger airline was known as the DH-106 ______. (HINT: moving space rock). The______ on a glider have to produce enough lift to balance the weight of the glider. The blackhawk helicopter has two of these? Spell out ____. What kind of plane do we have at our squadron ?

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CAP PLANES- GLIDERS.. CROSSWORD

By Cadet Airman First Class Caitlin Marotta

Answer on page 36

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Join The Civil Air Patrol

Are you ready to join CAP as an active adult or youth member? CAP Volunteers and members are ages 12 and Up. If Coastal Patrol 18 Cape Cod Composite Squadron is too far from where you reside, there most likely is another Civil Air Patrol squadron near you.

Find a local CAP squadron or Contact Ours at www.coastalpatrol18.org

All active CAP members join through a local squadron. You can find squadrons near you by entering your zip code or city and state in the online unit locator found on the home www.gocivilairpatrol.com website. The local squadron is the best place to find answers to specific questions about membership.
Crossword Answer - CAP- PLANES-GLIDERS..

CAP serves America by developing our nation's youth; performing local, state and national missions; and informing our citizens about the importance of aerospace education. In December 1941, one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Civil Air Patrol was founded by more than 150,000 citizens who were concerned about the defense of Americas coastline. Under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Forces, CAP pilots flew more than 500,000 hours, were credited with sinking two enemy submarines and rescued hundreds of crash survivors during World War II. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Truman established CAP as a federally chartered benevolent civilian corporation, and Congress passed Public Law 557 on May 26, 1948. CAP was charged with three primary missions aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services. With the passage of Public Law 106-398 in October 2000, Congress provided that The Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer civilian auxiliary of the Air Force when the services of the Civil Air Patrol are used by any department or agency in any branch of the federal government.

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