FORM 5 / FORM 91 CHECK RIDES

1. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FORM 5 / FORM 91 CHECK RIDES • Regulations pertinent to conduct of a check ride • Form 5/5G Check Ride Procedures • Form 91 Mission Check Ride Procedures • Miscellaneous Flight Ops Information • Form 5/91 Paperwork Requirements Lt. Col. Russ Reichmann

2. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY REGULATIONS • FAR Part 61 & 91 • CAPR 60-1 • Chapter 2 General Operation Procedures • General (Para 2-1) • Prohibited Use (Para 2-4) • Authorized Passengers (Para 2-6) • Aircraft Information File (Para 2-14) • Duty Limitations (Para 2-15) • Crosswind Limitations (Para 2-16) • Prohibited Equipment (Para 2-17) • Emergency Procedures Restrictions (Para 2-18) • Operational Requirements/Restrictions (Para 2-19)

3. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY REGULATIONS • Chapter 3- Pilot Qualifications • Pilot Qualifications (Para 3-2) • Pilot Aircraft Qualifications (Para 3-3) • CAP Form 5/5G Flight Checks (Para 3-5) • Check Pilots: • Standardization and Evaluation Program (Para 3-7) • The Stan/Eval Program is implemented at the Wing Level and above. • CAPR 60-1 IS PART OF CAP FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN ADDITION TO FAR’S

4. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY REGULATIONS • CAPR 60-3 • Responsibilities (Para 1-4) • Operational Risk Management (Para 1-10) • Legal Issues (Para 1-21) • Prohibited Equipment (Para 1-27) • Specialty Rating Requirements and Performance Standards (Para 2-3) • Crew and Passenger Briefing (Para 4-8) • Debriefings (Para 4-10

5. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY REGULATIONS • CAPR 60-4 • Volume 1 • Part 1 & 2 - ES ICS Mission Forms • Mission Pilots must have a good working knowledge of all applicable ICS mission forms. • Volume 2 - ES Training Forms • This is currently in transition • Applicant must DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE of the required tasks. • A Form 91 is the LAST task performed AFTER the required training.

6. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY REGULATIONS • Southeast Region Supplement • Pilots operating powered aircraft must fly a minimum of 1 hour proficiency per month. • Section 3-3 (a) outlines the requirements to fly a C-182 or MT7-235 Maule in addition to those in CAPR 60-1. • FLWG Wing Supplement • Currently being revised

7. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FORM 5 CHECK RIDE • Applicant must conduct prior preparation • Provide proof of proficiency flying with an instructor/or self within 90 days as per FAR 61.57(a)(1) & CAPR 60-1, Attachment 5. • Complete CAPR 60-1 Written Exam (Powered or Glider). • Obtain necessary forms (including personal copy of CAPR 60-1, SER and any applicable Wing Supplements). • Complete aircraft questionnaire for each applicable powered aircraft or glider as outlined in table 3-1. • BE FAMILIAR WITH CAPR 60-1 AND FAR’s. • Be in proper uniform & have flight release. • Applicant MAY NOT take a Form 5 with same Check Pilot more than 2 years in a row without the approval of the Wing DOV.

8. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FORM 5 CHECK RIDE • Applicant is PIC during flight unless agreed to in advance (i.e. Safety Pilot). Applicant should receive instruction prior to Form 5/5G Check Ride to be FAA Current. Form 5 Check Rides should not be performed during actual or training SAR/DR/CN missions. • Check Pilot will: • Review all paperwork (certificates, medical, etc.) • Ensure it is filled in by applicant in appropriate areas. • Check pilot fills in verification area in back of form. • Conduct ground evaluation • Review CAPR 60-1, FAR’s, Weather, Flight Planning, etc. • AROW (Airworthiness, Registration, Operating Limitation, Weight and Balance). • Develop a mock flight route (performance, fuel required, etc).

9. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FORM 5 CHECK RIDE • Conduct flight evaluation • Check ride will be done to applicable PTS. • Instrument portion must be conducted by CFII. • Post Flight • Review performance based on applicable PTS. • Complete all paperwork. • REMEMBER, the Private Pilot PTS is the MINIMUMallowable level of performance. Maneuvers must be done at 1500 feet AGL or above as per the PTS. • THIS IS AN EVALUATION - NOT INSTRUCTION • Unsatisfactory check rides must be reported to the Wing DOV ASAP.

10. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FORM 91 CHECK RIDE • Applicant must conduct prior preparation • Be current and qualified IAW CAPR 60-1 and FAR’s. • Be currently qualified in aircraft used for the mission. • Have a working knowledge of CAPR 60-1, 60-3, 60-4 (Volume 1, Parts 1 & 2) and the FARs. • Obtain necessary forms. • Mission Check Pilot will: • Ensure compliance with uniform, id card, flight release. • Review all paperwork (certificates, medical, etc.) • Ensure form is filled in by applicant in appropriate areas. • Verify current Form 5 Check Ride in aircraft to be used.

11. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FORM 91 CHECK RIDE • Form 91 Mission Check Ride Procedures • Oral Review • Mission procedures, mission planning, search patterns, etc. • In-Flight Portion • Applicant is pilot in command. • Mission check pilot shall observe all flight maneuvers. • A practice ELT MUST be used for electronic search portion. • Emergency procedures must be performed verbally by non-CFI mission check pilots. Mission flight maneuvers are to be conducted with safety as priority. Maneuvers will be conducted at 1,500 AGL or above.

12. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FORM 91 CHECK RIDE • Post Flight: Review and Documentation • Review performance and discuss any comments. • Complete the CAPF 91. • Return completed paperwork and forward one copy to the Wing DOV. • This is an evaluation, not an instructional session.(Limited instruction may be provided for 1 or 2 minor items) • Unsatisfactory check rides must be reported to Wing DOV ASAP.

13. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY PILOT AUTHORIZATIONS • All pilot authorizations must be designated in writing and signed by the current Wing Commander or his/her designee. • Cadet Orientation Pilot • Be qualified as per CAPR 60-1 and FAR’s. • Be very familiar with CAPP 52-7. • Recommend completion of NHQ online Cadet Orientation written test. • Have a high level of proficiency and fly on a regular basis • Be approved by the Check Pilot during Form 5/5G. • Would you trust this pilot to fly YOUR child? • If not, why would you trust them to fly someone else’s child?

14. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY PILOT AUTHORIZATIONS • Instructor Pilot • Be qualified as per CAPR 60-1 and FAR’s. • Complete Instructor specific Form 5/5G and be endorsed as being qualified for instructor pilot. • Check Pilot and/or Mission Check Pilot • Be qualified as per CAPR 60-1 and FAR’s. • Must receive a recommendation by a Chief Check Pilot or Mission Check Pilot designated by Wing DOV. • Must attend andsuccessfully complete the NCPSC prior to being designated. • Mission Pilots must have flown at least 25 missions prior to applying for Mission Check Pilot.

15. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY NATIONAL AIRCREWTRAININGCURRICULUM • Composed of a trainer and student modules • Includes training and testing materials for all aircrew specialties • Vehicle to conduct training to the current standards of CAPR 60-3 & 60-4 • Training materials are available on the CAP NHQ ES web site

16. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY TRENDS • Form 5/91 Checkrides • Members with 10 - 12 hours (or less) of flying within the last 12 calendar months. • Members routinely performing only minimum FAA requirements for currency. • 15 to 20% of pilots do not have a personal copy of CAPR 60-1. • 20 to 30% of candidates arriving for check ride not prepared. • 40 to 50% demonstrate marginal performance. • From 1-1-03 to 6-30-04,5361 Form 5 check rides were reported to NHQ.163 were failures. (3.0%) • The national average for initial FAA Private Pilot check ride failures is 10 to 11%. • Same period - 1554 Form 91 check rides. 20 failures. (1.0%)

17. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY RESULTS – FY 02 • 50 Aircraft Mishaps • 53 total aircraft were damaged • 10% of the entire CAP fleet was involved! • 11 NTSB Reportable Accidents • 2 Aircraft Destroyed • 6 fatalities (5 CAP members & 1 customer) • 9 Aircraft Sustained Substantial Damage • 3 serious injuries • 2 minor injuries • 11 uninjured

18. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY RESULTS – FY 02 • CAP Was At Fault In 45 Of The 50 Mishaps • 14 Taxi • 13 Landing • 6 Parking • 4 Pilot/Crew Inattention • 3 Maintenance Related • 2 Out of Fuel(3 additional OTF caused no damage) • 2 Unknown - Fatal(very low altitude was a factor) • 1 Take Off • 2 Non-CAP Personnel • 2 Weather Related (5 aircraft damaged by high winds) • 1 Bird Strike

19. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY RESULTS – FY 03 • 43 Aircraft Mishaps • 43 total aircraft were damaged • 9% of the entire CAP fleet was involved! • 3 NTSB Reportable Accidents • 1 Aircraft Destroyed • 1 fatality (CAP Member) • 3 Aircraft Sustained Substantial Damage • 3 serious injuries • 2 uninjured

20. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY RESULTS – FY 03 • CAP Was At Fault In 39 Of The 43 Mishaps • 13 Landing (26) • 11 Parking (1 FLWG) (17) • 9 Taxi (1 FLWG – Same plane as above) (23) • 3 Pilot/Crew Inattention • 2 Take Off (1 Fatality) • 1 Maintenance Related (FLWG) • 1 Unknown – Probable Sabotage • 2 Weather Related (1 FLWG) • 1 Bird Strike

21. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY SOLUTION • PILOT PROFICIENCY !! • KNOW AND FOLLOW THE REGS - BOTH FAA AND CAP • FLY AND PRACTICE FLIGHT MANEUVERS ON A REGULAR BASIS (CAPR 60-1, attachment 7 and/or 9-1 through 9-6) • RECURRENT FLIGHT TRAINING WITH CFI • FAA WINGS PROGRAM • Remember, Pilot Proficiency is NOT optional in CAP... it’s MANDATORY !

22. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY SOLUTION PRACTICE OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT

23. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY SOLUTION • CHECK PILOTS • CAP’s FIRST line of defense against aircraft mishaps! • Mission Check Pilots • Another vital link in the chain. • Mission Qualified Instructor Pilots • Instructor Pilots • ALL must work diligently to improve operational flight safety and prevent mishaps.

24. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FORM 5 / 91 Check Ride Paperwork Requirements

25. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY INFORMATION • Florida Wing Operations Web Site • http://www.flwgoperations.us • Florida Wing DOV Web Site • http://www.flwgoperations.us/flwgdov.htm * NOTE * These web sites are temporarily unavailable due to problems with the ISP. Notification will be made when the situation has been resolved.

26. U.S. AIR FORCE AUXILIARY QUESTIONS • FL Wing Director of Operations • LTC Gary Nelson • GaryJSO@aol.com or 904-993-4879 • FL Wing DOV • MAJ Ray Meyers • flysafe@strato.netor 863-465-6389 • FL Wing Assistant DOV • LTC Russ Reichmann • chiefchk6@aol.com or 954-942-9287