[Pilots] Amendment to proficiency profiles and Engine out practice

[Greg Bestul]

Hello MN Wing Pilots,

I wanted to make sure you are aware of  a couple of recent changes made by
NHQ. The short version is:
1. AFAM proficiency profiles may only be flown by qualified TMP or MP to
maintain proficiency (sorry VFR pilots)
2. Engine out practice maneuvers will be completed no lower than 1500' AGL,
unless working at an airport

The expanded version is as follows:

CAPS 71-4, *AFAM-approved Proficiency Flight Profiles*, has been updated
(new standard is available at this link on our CAP website:
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/S_071004_71B0948A1DC2E.pdf) and
a Critical Read File entry (attached) has been drafted to ensure widest
dissemination.



CAPS 71-4 now specifies that A12 “proficiency” missions are only used for
already qualified aircrew to practice and / or maintain currency in already
qualified areas. In other words, A12 missions are not “training” missions,
but for practicing and maintaining skills, not gaining new ones. Training
and upgrading new skills are done under the A5 mission symbol. Please make
sure that your aircrew understand the nuance and use the correct mission
symbol for the work they are doing on the flight.



In addition, CAPS 71-4 provides more guidance and adds restrictions for
pilots practicing loss of thrust or engine related emergency procedures at
low altitude. This note (below) was added to the “Execution” section of the
introduction, and has been highlighted on Profiles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, and 18 under “routine Items” associated with “Simulated Forced Landing”
practice.

*“NOTE: *Simulated Forced Landings are a “Routine Item” that should be
practiced, and safety of flight is paramount when conducting these
maneuvers. However, at no time will the pilot intentionally practice any
form of simulated emergency reduced-power or idle-power return below 1500
feet AGL except as described below. To practice the “Impossible Turn”
scenario, execution should be in an area open to other maneuvers (stalls,
steep turns, etc.) and completed above 1500 feet AGL or a higher minimum if
specified in the aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) for maneuvers.
While the FAA Advisory Circular 61-83J (
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-83J.pdf)
outlines the importance of practicing the “Impossible Turn” maneuver, CAP
pilots will only practice power-off returns from a point on downwind that
allows for the use of the entire length of available runway (the “Power-Off
180” maneuver) as described in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS).”


Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication,

Let me know if you have any questions or comments on the new procedures

Continue to fly safely,


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*            Capt. Greg Bestul, CAP*

            DOV, MN Wing

            612.251.4786

              gbestul at gmail.com

           U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

              GoCivilAirPatrol.com <http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/>
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