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H ow to Prepare for a CAP Form 5 . Lt Col Martin Fass TX 424 Stan/Eval TXWG Asst Stan/Eval. Maj. Joshua Schmidt TX 424 Director of Operations. Why are we Here?. Squadron Growth scarce IP resources this class is our first step in prioritization Pilot Preparation
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How to Prepare for a CAP Form 5 Lt Col Martin Fass TX 424 Stan/Eval TXWG Asst Stan/Eval Maj.Joshua Schmidt TX 424 Director of Operations
Why are we Here? • Squadron Growth • scarce IP resources • this class is our first step in prioritization • Pilot Preparation • Procedural Changes i.e. WMIRS, CAPERS
CAPR 60-1 • CAPR 60-1 para 3-1. CAPF 5 Check Ride. A completed CAPF 5 denotes qualification to fly a particular model of CAP aircraft. It consists of ground and flight evaluations, and is valid for 12 calendar months from the date it is completed. CAPFs 5 may contain one or more endorsements for certain types of aircraft operation (instrument, cadet o-ride, instructor, check pilot or other). All pilots except CAP Solo pilots must complete a check ride. To be complete, the following must be accomplished as part of the CAPF 5 check ride: • a. Completion of an Aircraft Questionnaire for the model aircraft flown within 60 days prior to the flight check. • b. Pass the annual CAPF 5 online written examination (power or glider as applicable) within 60 days prior to the flight check. • c. Members must be current in accordance with FAA 14 CFR 61.57(a)(1) to carry passengers in the same category and class as the CAPF 5 aircraft prior to the flight check. • d. Evidence of qualifications (membership card, medical and pilot certificates, log book, questionnaire[s], and on line written exam results) must be presented to the check pilot at the time of the CAPF 5 flight check. • e. For airplanes only, the minimums are 1 hour flight time and 3 takeoffs and landings.
TX 424 Policy: • Member must be current and PROFICIENT • If not proficient, get proficient PRIOR to scheduling CAPF5 • Be able to meet PTS standards • CAP Proficiency Profile • National Site under stan/eval • “Recommend” ride with squadron IP
Have your Ducks in a Row • CAPR 60-1,Para 3-1 d. • Evidence of qualifications • membership card • medical and pilot certificates • log book • questionnaire[s] • on line written exam results
What Else to Bring • CAPR 60-1 • Completed CAPF 5 with check pilot info • Page 3 has a good checklist • CAPP 52-7 if you’re an orientation pilot • Know what a CAPF 9 is (covered in 60-1) • Current IFR/VFR flight pubs • Practical Test Standards (ck emphasis areas)
Pass / Fail Exam • PRIOR TO SHOW TIME: • Weight and Balance, Risk Assessment, WX/NOTAMS, aircraft preflight, ORM • Failure to produce all documents at show time is grounds for…
Questionnaires • Should be handwritten • Fill out one for each type you’re previously qualified in (CAPR 60-1para 3-4 a&b) • Be sure to refer to the proper POH
Trends • Questionnaires • Latest version of forms • Log entries • Last minute requests
WMIRS Web Mission Information Reporting System
CAPERS Civil Air Patrol Equipment Reservation System