From jerry.rosendahl at gmail.com  Sun Oct  6 11:44:42 2024
From: jerry.rosendahl at gmail.com (Jerry Rosendahl)
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2024 11:44:42 -0500
Subject: [Pilots] AMO Monthly Report
Message-ID: <CADB6+yp+4m4sXcX8iaSNXDeZOWxSoyKcwtJREFf-yXpcoCKgbQ@mail.gmail.com>

*MN Wing Aircraft Maintenance Officer Report:*

*1. "18 GREEN":*
As of this writing, the MN Wing fleet of 17 CAP airplanes and 1 glider are
all "UP"! As you know though, that can change quickly. We have several
airplanes coming up on their 100 hour/annual inspections and a couple with
IFR certifications due. There are also several relatively minor
discrepancies as listed in the attached AMO Open Discrepancies List.

*2. Fiscal Year 2024 Flying Hours:*
Our flying hours target every year as assigned by CAP-USAF is 200 hours per
airplane. In 2024 we exceeded that amount! MN Wing finished in 17th place
among all Wings and Regions with 205.3 average hours per airplane. This
number leads all other North Central Region Wings - Missouri was 2nd in the
Region with 155.99 average hours per airplane.

Eight MN Wing Squadrons met and exceeded the 200 flying hours target. #1 -
Mankato, 470.0 hours; #2 - 130th, 461.0 hours; #3 - Viking, 435.6 hours; #4
- St. Croix, 376.4 hours; #5 - North Hennepin, 303.4 hours; #6 - Stanton,
289.0 hours; #7 - Anoka, 221.6 hours; and #8 - Pipestone, 216.0 hours.
Kudos to all flying squadrons and pilots for making MN Wing shine.

*3. Notice anything wrong with this picture?*
No, it isn't an optical illusion, the tow bar is that bent! And no, nobody
reported this until it was moved to a new squadron and they reported it.
Obviously someone knows how/when this happened and didn't report it. It's
not like we're going to dock your paycheck for bending a tow bar. My only
idea on how it was bent that bad was trying to turn the airplane beyond its
limit. Now we have to look at the nose gear assembly to make sure no other
damage was done. DO Bestul will likely be following up on this.
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*4. Tie-downs and cowl plugs:*
North Central Region has recently reminded Wings about the requirements for
tie-downs and cowl plugs in every CAP airplane. These requirements are
contained in CAPR 130-2. We are in the process of buying the necessary
items and they will be placed in the airplanes as they come through
maintenance.

5.6. Aircraft Environmental Protection. When available, aircraft windshield
covers shall be installed any time an aircraft is outside and not in use to
protect aircraft avionics and interiors. Pitot tube covers *and engine
plugs shall also be installed when aircraft is not in use to preclude bird
and insect infestation and damage. *
5.7. Aircraft Security. Corporate aircraft shall be locked, *securely tied
down (when not hangered)*, and wheels chocked when not in use. When
available, aircraft avionics locks shall be installed any time aircraft are
not in locked or guarded areas. Control locks shall be used on aircraft not
equipped with avionics locks.

*5. What our Maintenance Contractor DOES and DOES NOT do:*
By contract, obviously, John and Toby perform all the necessary maintenance
that requires either an Airframe & Powerplant mechanic (A & P) or an A & P
with inspection authority (IA). What the contract doesn't cover is wash the
airplane, vacuum the airplane, clean the windows, remove garbage and any
personal items left in the plane (trust me, this happens), update the nav
database, perform the Form 71 inspections, verify that the AIF book has the
correct forms and is updated, or verify that all the loose equipment items
are in place. I am frequently at both Stanton and Fleming when airplanes
are in maintenance, and I try to check on these things as my time allows,
but I'm not always there when airplanes are worked on and sent back out to
the next squadron. We all need to work together to maintain our fleet in
ready condition at all times.

*6. Plane washing and nav database updates:*
Per DO Bestul's directions, it's time for the semi-annual plane washing.
Please let him and me know when you've done this and I'll get it entered
into AMRAD. Also, let us know when you've updated the nav database in your
assigned airplane so I can make the update in AMRAD. Greg is monitoring
these updates closely and wants to know why you haven't updated it if it's
out of date. If you don't have anyone trained to do that, let him know so
he can get you some help. Both of these items go toward our goal of taking
appropriate care of these assets that are given to us by the USAF.

*7. New fuel cards:*
We have new fuel cards for 11 of our airplanes. The current ones in these
airplanes are due to expire at the end of November. As these come into
maintenance I'll be replacing the cards and coordinating with NHQ to have
them activated. Hopefully there won't be any glitches in the changeover.

*8. Requests for certain airplanes for your squadron:*
DO Bestul has developed a plan (that is a living/changing document) of
locating airplanes around the state so everyone can maintain currency on
any specialized equipment. Route all special requests to him. He and John
and I are communicating very frequently so we can meld his desires with our
maintenance needs.

*9. Contact me:*
As always, if you have any comments or questions about maintenance items,
please contact me. I prefer text messages.

Jerry Rosendahl, Lt Col, CAP
MN Wing Aircraft Maintenance Officer
651.785.8911
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From gbestul at mncap.org  Tue Oct  8 21:16:55 2024
From: gbestul at mncap.org (Greg Bestul)
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2024 02:16:55 +0000
Subject: [Pilots] New things coming!!
Message-ID: <SJ0PR15MB4155FB2139471D83AEB9C8BDA17F2@SJ0PR15MB4155.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Hello MN Wing pilots,

A couple of new items you will be seeing soon:
Due to instances of birds bringing nest making materials into CAP aircraft engine compartments
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All Aircraft will be issued cowl plugs that will be installed anytime the aircraft is shutdown. The same as we do with the pitot covers. You will see these new plugs being put in the airplanes as they come through maintenance.
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The other new item that will be added to the planes will be tie down ropes, so we will be able to secure our planes when they are parked outside.

The new fiscal year is underway, and all of our missions are now funded, so take advantage of the nice fall weather we are having and get some flying in.

Take care, Fly Safe,

Capt. Greg Bestul
Minnesota Wing Director of Operations
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
612-251-4786
GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/>
MNCAP.org<https://www.mncap.org/>
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From fdaly at mncap.org  Wed Oct 23 14:53:12 2024
From: fdaly at mncap.org (Francis Daly)
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:53:12 +0000
Subject: [Pilots] 2025 Winter Briefing
Message-ID: <MW2PR1501MB19772CEA911AD85C1747A242A9422@MW2PR1501MB1977.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Greetings, Pilots,

Ol' man Winter will be upon us soon, and the challenges of flying in our Minnesota Winters will also be upon us.  Who knows, we might actually get some snow this season!

But, do not despair, there is a solution.  We have a tradition, and CAP requirement, to refresh our knowledge of winter-related flying issues, items new to us, and, best of all, Air Force funded flying to put this knowledge into practice.

The updated Winter Briefing is available on the Operations page of the Intranet under "Standardized Procedures and Training".

All pilots are expected to receive this Briefing.

Here's how it works:

1)  When your Squadron has scheduled the Briefing, please email the date and time to me.

2)  After your briefing, please send me a roster of participants.  I encourage the use of the attached form, but you are welcome to use your local form.

The list of participants will be "checked into" the Mission by either your Stan/Eval Officer, or the Member who facilitated the briefing.  If you are not checked into the Mission, you are not eligible for funded flying.  It behooves you to attend and get your name on the roster.

If you're on the roster, but not checked into the Mission, I will check you into the Mission as rosters arrive.  Please don't check yourself into the Mission.  Our Core Value of Integrity requires us to be honest about our attendance at the Briefing.

If you're not able to attend the Squadron briefing, reach out to your Facilitator and arrange a briefing, and your Stan/Eval Officer will let me know.

3)  Funded flying is available to those that have facilitated or attended the Briefing.  Unfortunately, the Mission Scenario is "Train Aircrews for winter operations..."  After talking with Wing DO, Capt. Bestul, if you're not Aircrew Qualified (TMP or SAR MP), funding is not available to you, however, I still encourage you to go fly with your favorite Instructor and do Proficiency maneuvers with Winter Operations in mind.

As always, proficiency is the goal, and is expected.

Right now, the Mission is REQ-25-0992, however, the Mission will become active soon and the Mission # will change.  It will be available on 01 November, 2024.  I don't know yet when it will close, so keep an eye on it.

Two other items to note:

  1.
 Cowling plugs - If your airplane is plugged in and has a blanket on during the winter, the cowl plugs are not to be used.
  2.
Flight Instructors - Your TSA Security Training is good for 2 years.  e-Services has updated your Qual to reflect the change.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Capt. Frank Daly
DOV MNWNG
130th Deputy Commander of Seniors
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

(M) 970-456-7863

GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com>

130th Composite Squadron<https://130th.cap.gov/>


Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
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From fdaly at mncap.org  Wed Oct 30 19:47:07 2024
From: fdaly at mncap.org (Francis Daly)
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:47:07 +0000
Subject: [Pilots] Wintter Mission is open
Message-ID: <MW2PR1501MB19776D55E93B918542143860A9552@MW2PR1501MB1977.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Pilots,

Winter Flying Mission is open to MP and TMP pilots.

Look for 25-T-4001.  Mission Symbol is A5, indicating it is intended to be used for AF training and Evaluation.

I consider proficiency flying to be AF training.

The Mission is open until 25 September, 2025, however, I expect you to get your winter experience while it is still winter.

If you are not MP or TMP, please consider using B12 or C12 Mission numbers to gain Winter Flying experience.

Thank you.


Capt. Frank Daly
DOV MNWNG
130th Deputy Commander of Seniors
Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

(M) 970-456-7863

GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com>

130th Composite Squadron<https://130th.cap.gov/>


Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
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