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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good Afternoon Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The weather is improving and we are seeing an increase in flying! I wanted to take this opportunity to send out a few reminders.<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Become proficient at WIMIRS and check periodically to see if there are any funded flying opportunities and what the Mission Requirements and Deliverables are. (See screenshots below)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Complete a thorough preflight and post-flight and report any discrepancies immediately to your FRO and the squadron operations officers. This includes any missing or damaged equipment (e.g. headsets, fuel sample strainer, CAP approved checklists) Take pictures. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>If you cannot fly a sortie for any reason and you are not going to be able to reschedule it, make sure that you “cancel” the sortie. When a sortie is created for a funded mission, it automatically dedicates funds to that sortie based on an expected cost formula and will keep those funds unusable by other sorties. This can result in missions being over budget in WIMIRS when they actually have fundings, but it is being reserved by sorties that were not canceled. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Every field is required on the Form 104, even if it is entered at N/A. Full completion of all paperwork is emphasis point of CAP-USAF. Non-compliance could result in your flying privileges being restricted.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>If you are flying a funded flight, make sure that you complete the MN 10 EZ. Make sure that you select the correct aircraft type and tail number, the form does NOT automatically update the type when you put in the tail number like WIMIRS does. The receipt must be legible and match the information entered for the mission cost. You can download the MN10EZ from the MNWG CAP website. <o:p></o:p></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Hint: You can download and edit the MN10EZ in MS Word and then copy the receipt as an image into the form and scale it as necessary.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Most funded training sorties must not exceed 1.5 hours. If you exceed the allowed time, you are depriving other members of the opportunity to fly and could be required to reimburse Civil Air Patrol.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>If you are an FRO, during your debrief, perform spots checks to make sure that the paperwork is complete and correct.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The MN/ES Team works hard to create training opportunities for all our members. If you have specific training requests, please contact them to see if there is a way to provide funding and mission planning support. The sooner you engage them in the planning, the better your chances are of an effective and efficient mission.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fly Safe-Fly Often.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Patrick<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img width=962 height=468 style='width:10.0208in;height:4.875in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image002.png@01D9492C.DFBEC370"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:9.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#001871;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:9.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#001871'><img width=1211 height=580 style='width:12.6145in;height:6.0416in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image003.png@01D9492C.DFBEC370"><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:9.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#001871;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:9.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#001871'><img width=1012 height=724 style='width:10.5416in;height:7.5416in' id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image004.png@01D9492D.76C97350"><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:9.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#001871;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:3.75pt;line-height:9.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#001871;mso-ligatures:none'>Maj. 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