<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font size="4">Hello MN wing pilots,</font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="4"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr">We are well into the winter doldrums! The flying weather has been challenging at best, as is usual this time of year. At the bottom of this email I have included an invitation from The FAA Safety team to join in on some seminars during the winter months to stay sharp, so we are ready to go when the nice spring weather arrives.</div><div>I have finished reviewing all the MN wing pilot records. Of the 189 pilot records that I reviewed (both senior and cadet pilots) I found 92 pilots that had errors in their operations qualifications. There has been a good response to my emails and we are now down to less than 30 errors to be fixed. Everyone at wing appreciates your dedication to correcting these errors in a timely manner. If you received an email from me and have not yet corrected the error(s) in your ops quals, please try and get it done soon.</div><div>In the NHQ newsletter that is attached to this email there are several good articles. The article on the new UL94 and UL100 aviation fuels is interesting and a glimpse into what the future of aviation fuels may become. I just want to emphasize that even though you may start seeing these new fuels at some of the airports we operate at, NONE OF THE MN WING CAP AIRPLANES ARE CURRENTLY APPROVED TO USE THESE NEW FUELS. The only fuel we should be using is the old standard 100LL , blue fuel.</div><div>If you have flown one of our CAP airplanes with the new AIF book in it, you may have also seen the new flight time log sheet that is a revised form. The major difference to this sheet is there are now blocks in it to record the tire pressure of each of the tires. This should be checked and recorded before the first flight each day.</div><div>One last item, for those of you that are check pilots, we will be planning our annual check pilot clinic on Saturday April 30 from 9 am to 4 pm at the SGS wing hanger. More information to follow</div><div><br></div><div>Stay Warm and Take Care</div><div><img src="cid:ii_kz9udihh0" alt="image.png" width="257" height="47" style="margin-right: 0px;"><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Capt. Greg Bestul, CAP<span></span></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(4,66,122)">U.S. Air Force Auxiliary</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">GoCivilAirPatrol.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p></div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="4"><br></font><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Hello from Your FAASTeam,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Wintertime is no excuse for any of us to hibernate and it is a perfect time to get into the books , reviewing the POH, etc. it is a great time to attend seminars and webinars to hear the latest from your Peers and the FAA. I believe that our Pro-Tips webinars are well worth your time and attendance so I am going to invite you to all the upcoming webinars that Laura Herrmann, Levi Eastlick, Troy Siekas and I will offer over the next few weeks</span>.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt;color:black">Upcoming Events – PLEASE spread the word:<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt">February 5, 2022 @ 9 AM – <b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">We Have Been Looking for You</span></b><span style="color:rgb(35,35,35)">, here is the link to the registration.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-size:14pt"><a href="https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109605&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2" target="_blank">https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109605&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt">February 9, <span style="color:rgb(35,35,35)">2022 @ 7 PM – <b>Pro Tips for Pilots – </b></span><b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Why Staying Proficient in Winter is so Important</span></b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">,</span><span style="color:rgb(35,35,35)"> here is the link to the registration.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-size:14pt"><a href="https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109697&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2" target="_blank">https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109697&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt">February 12, 2022 @ 9 AM – <b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">What could be better than a Flight Review</span></b><span style="color:rgb(35,35,35)">, here is the link to the registration.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-size:14pt"><a href="https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109531&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2" target="_blank">https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109531&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt">February 26, 2022 @ 9 AM – <b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">The Top Eleven Most Dangerous Things Pilots Do</span></b><span style="color:rgb(35,35,35)">, here is the link to the registration.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-size:14pt"><a href="https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109833&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2" target="_blank">https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109833&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Courier New"">o<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">   </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:14pt">March 5, 2022 @ 9 AM – <b><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Services for VFR Pilots</span></b><span style="color:rgb(35,35,35)">, here is the link to the registration.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-size:14pt"><a href="https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109938&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2" target="_blank">https://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/event_details.aspx?eid=109938&caller=/SPANS/events/ModifyEventList.aspx?type=2</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-size:14pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-size:14pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">I look forward to seeing you participate!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-size:14pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Sincerely,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Blackadder ITC";color:rgb(68,84,106)">Jurg Grossenbacher<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">FAAST Program Manager<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">Milwaukee FSDO<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt"><a href="mailto:Jurg.grossenbacher@faa.gov" target="_blank">Jurg.grossenbacher@faa.gov</a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt">(414) 486-2995<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="109" height="113" id="gmail-m_-7574411457166462679Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D818DB.93D7D690" alt="cid:image001.png@01D0F796.28ACC230" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 1.1333in; height: 1.175in;"></p></div></div></div></div>