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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As the calendar turns over to June today we start the busy
summer season. Lots of flying and activities both with CAP and elsewhere. Also,
the start of “<b>clean aircraft month</b>”. Ok I made that up, but we are going
to try and get all our airplanes washed between now and the 4^th of
July. This is one of the expectations the Air Force has for us in exchange for
them providing the airplanes to us. So squeeze this into your calendars for
this month.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">After a little closer look at the newest revision to the CAP
standard 71-4, AFAM flight proficiency profiles I have one more clarification
to share. The change to the simulated engine failure section includes a
limitation of not having engine  failure
simulations below 1500’ AGL. This applies <b>only</b> to after takeoff engine failures where
you are going to turn around and return to the departure airport. Here is the
actual wording:</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i>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
(<a href="https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-83J.pdf">https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-83J.pdf</a>)
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</i>)</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Upcoming events:</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">June 5             
Operations Officers online meeting</p>

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Croix squadron         Flight clinic
ground briefing   </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="FR">June 8               Hutchinson Camp Craig   SAR Eval</span></p>

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Brainerd                          Flight
clinic ground briefing</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I appreciate all your help and support as I begin my new
role as Director of Operations.</p>

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