Wing Tips

Arizona Wing, Civil Air Patrol

July 2010

Arizona Wing Revamping Public Affairs Image

By: 1st Lt Cindy Beck IN THIS ISSUE
Director of Public Affairs, Arizona Wing
COMMAND
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already noticed the new layout for our
From the wing Commander
monthly publication known as Wing Tips. It’s among many changes that we in the
The Business Side
Wing Public Affairs Office have made recently. Wing Conference
Safety
Additions to our news efforts include a Facebook fan page, Twitter feed and You-
tube channel. It’s a huge change in how CAP uses media to get it’s message
out, and we’re right in the middle of the nation-wide effort. Emergency Services
ELT Tip
While may of you have already visited the Facbook and Twitter pages, we would Saves Lives, Money
like to extend an invitation to the rest of you to take a look at the new communica-
tion media. Even if you don’t have a Facebook account, you can view the Arizona CADET PROGRAMS
Wing Facebook fan page and keep up with upcoming events, view photos and Summer Vacation
postings, and keep informed about what’s happening in your wing. Leadership Book Change

We’ve also joined forces with the Wing IT office to create a new wing website and
email system. Soon, we’ll be asking for volunteers on an “end-users” group,
which will help test the new site.

I believe you’ll be excited to see a fresh, and informational, face for the Wing. I
hope that you’ve enjoyed what were doing here in the Public Affairs Office.

Arizona Wing Tweets

AZ wing Conference
 RT @CAPGroupIV: Online testing is here, click this for instructions: http://tiny.cc/OnlineTesting
Registration Deadline

 Pilots, CAPF 5 Instructions Flight Eval, and Airplane Questionnaire at NHQ have outdated info. 23 July
Get new forms from FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS NHQ
http://arizonawing.com/
 Major Kenneth Young appointed as new Arizona Wing Chaplain

 AZWG Captain J Ogden receives 2 saves helping WYGCAP w/cell phone forensics on elderly
couple, who’s vehicle stuck at a local rec site

 New Group IV website: http://capgroupiv.org

 Passing of 1st Lt Wolverton, Squadron 308

A special thanks
Arizona Wing would like to thank Major Brandon Masangcay for his past work as
Editor in Chief of Wingtips. He accepted the position in 2006 and published Wingtips
through June 2010. We are grateful for his efforts and wish him the best as he
continues to serve the Arizona Wing as Administrative Officer.

Arizona Wing Public Affairs Team

1st Lieutenant Cindy Beck
Director, Public Affairs

1st Lieutenant Matthew Costabile

Assistant Public Affairs Officer for Cadet Activities

Staff Sergeant Phillip Kittelson

Assistant Public Affairs Officer for Social Media
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 Command News
From the Wing Commander
By: Colonel John Egggen
Commander, Arizona Wing
Many years ago, my wife and I owned and operated a
restaurant. It was a lot of fun and a lot more work. One
of the issues we had to deal with was making sure the
environment for food preparation and storage was main-
tained to certain standards of sanitation as required by
the health department. Of course, this could not have
been done without proper training of the staff and their
commitment to following the proscribed procedures in
order to keep our customers safe
and our business open.
It was through this experience
that I learned the health inspec-
tor was actually my friend and
not an adversary. She taught
me many things; one of the most
important being that try as you
might, you cannot “see” every-
thing. This makes sense when
you think about it because when
you are working, your first prior-
ity is to get the job done and sat-
isfy the customer. Even though
you do follow the procedures,
sometimes you get in a hurry
and things get overlooked or for-
gotten. Sometimes, it’s just a
matter of being human. The fun-
niest example of this was done
by a waitress whose name was
Penny. She was a lovely older
lady and customers loved her
even though she was, in fact, a
little slow. They loved her because she made them feel
like they had come to grandma’s house for Sunday din-
ner. On one of the health inspector’s visits, she sat in the
restaurant and observed the operation. After a few min-
utes of watching, she invited me to sit with her and
watch Penny at her job. Now I had worked side by side
with all my staff for a few years and had never noticed
something until the health inspector asked me to watch
Penny cut a piece of pie and serve it to a customer. It
really was like being in grandma’s house as I watched
Penny cut the pie and lick the good stuff off her finger
before serving it. The bottom line was that the health in-
spector was not there to bust my chops but rather to
help me see things. Because I worked with her to main-
tain the proper procedures and standards, no major vio-
lations ever occurred and compliance with the regula-
tions was easier to maintain.
According to a memo from the National Commander,
“We have had at least 5 recent instances of wings signifi-
cantly failing to complete Subordinate Unit Inspections.” Re-
cently, one of our wings had 83% of its units shut down be-
cause they had not completed an SUI within the 36 month
cycle as required by regulation. In my opinion, this is a re-
sult of a few things. First, I think there is a misconception
about the role of those who perform the valued services of
an SUI team member. People do not want to be perceived
as “black hats” or bad guys. The result
has been a serious lack of members
willing to take on this important job and
therefore the inspections are not being
completed. SUI team members should
be viewed as additional eyes to help
each unit comply with the regulations
which, like health department require-
ments, cannot be avoided. SUI teams
also reinforce everything that is being
done correctly and can be used by
other units.
Another problem I see can be stated
using the old adage “out of sight, out of
mind”. Three years is a long time.
Command structure changes and peo-
ple are involved in the day to day op-
erations and all the other activities of
their units. The internal need and regu-
lation compliance for Subordinate Unit
Inspections is not on their radar. Cur-
rently, there are too few SUI team
members to do the inspections. This
puts a burden on those members as
well as puts our units in the position of being shut down for
lack of compliance with the regulations.
Finally, it is my impression from speaking with people that
there is a misunderstanding about what it takes to become
an SUI team member. First of all, a member does not have
to be on the IG track in order to work on an SUI team. The
only required training for those who want to be certified as
“highly qualified” to conduct the Subordinate Unit Inspec-
tions is simply the Basic IG Course.
It is imperative that our wing build three SUI teams to cover
the southern, central and northern units because I do not
want our units to fall into non-compliance and be shut
down. The Arizona Wing IG needs your help in establishing
these teams. Please contact the Arizona Wing IG if you
would like to become an SUI team member.
 Command News

The Business Side of CAP DRINK! DRINK! DRINK! (NOT ALCOHOL)

By: Lt Col Lane Slapper By: Lt Colonel Dan Myers
Chief of Staff, Arizona Wing Director of of Safety, Arizona Wing

As Arizona Wing approaches its annual Wing Confer-
ence, I remember back to my first conference. I recall
being a brand new member of Squadron 302, at the time
we met in a double wide trailer on the west side of the
airport. I was very involved trying to earn a spot on the
plane as a scanner and observer hoping to one day
have enough hours to get into the left seat and fly as a
PIC.
We’ve seen too many CAP Form 78s (mishap notification)
and CAP Form 79s (mishap investigation) where a CAP
member has become ill from a phenomenon known as de-
hydration.
Yes, we’ve talked about this before but some pearls of wis-
dom bear worth repeating as we approach the mid-point of
our 101 Critical Days.

When I headed to the conference, I wondered what it Dehydration is a pronounced lack of body fluids, caused
would be like. I knew I had to attend at least two to most commonly by sweating, excessive vomiting, diarrhea,
move up in both level and rank. What I found when I ar- or evaporation of fluids from the lungs. Signs of dehydra-
rived was a good group of people at Wing, all working on tion include extreme thirst, dark yellow to brownish urine,
the “business” side of CAP. These were the folks that headache, dizziness, very dry “cottonmouth”, difficulty in
planned Wing activities, who handled the large amounts speaking coherently, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea,
of paperwork that was required, who worked at making drowsiness, and fever.
encampments and cadet activities happen, who worked
at maintaining our aircraft, working Wing Safety, and Treatment for dehydration includes avoidance of energy
more. loss and replacement of fluids and salt. Get the victim out
of a hot environment, and urge him/her to drink fluids.
The classes and lectures offered were useful, but it was Depending on the severity, and if you are uncertain about
meeting others from Wing HQ and the many other the assessment, get professional medical help ASAP.
squadrons and groups that made the day exciting. It
was my first chance to see what the cadets throughout Some tips:
the wing were doing and to meet others who shared my
interests. 1. Drink all the water you need, even if you are not thirsty
and always when thirsty. Some experts recommend six
It is said that the squadron is the place to be, and I to eight glasses per day under normal circumstances.
agree. The squadrons are where the action is. But in 2. Drink water while eating. Do not skip meals.
order for the squadrons to remain strong, we need to get 3. Maintain good physical conditioning.
squadron members involved at the group and wing level. 4. Dress for the environment. Light colored cotton clothing
The business of CAP requires many positions to be with a wide brimmed hat for extended outdoors expo-
filled. We have an urgent need of members to assist at sure.
Group and Wing levels. The good news is, many of 5. Carry light loads.
those positions do not require you to stop participating at 6. When endurance is going to be a problem, cut down on
the squadron level. You can remain active flying, assist- unnecessary talking. Ration your water.
ing, working with cadets and still help out at Wing.
Do not keep your emergency water supply in plastic bottles
The business end of CAP needs good folks to step up which are subject to heat contamination and or mold.
and assist at all levels. Please, attend conferences, Rather, use stainless steel bottles. Lots of them available
meet others, expand your horizons and enjoy CAP. I on the commercial market.
look forward to seeing you at this years Wing Confer-
ence Last but not least, moderate or do not smoke tobacco prod-
ucts or drink alcoholic beverages. These substances rob
your body of needed nutrients.

Wing Conference Keynote Speaker

ments, was in command of the Presidential Missions of Air
Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman, USAF Force one on September 11, 2001.
(Ret.) will be presenting the Keynote Speech at this
years Arizona Wing Conference. Col Tillman served as The Arizona Wing Command Staff is proud to extend this
Chief Pilot of Air Force One and was at the controls for opportunity to you.
over 49 trips to 75 foreign countries.
Early Registration Pricing has been extended to July 23rd
As Arizona Wing Civil Air Patrol Members, you have the to allow all of our members the chance to attend. Wing
once in a lifetime opportunity to hear firsthand the ex- Conference will be held July 30-31. The Awards Banquet
periences of the pilot, who among his many accomplish- will begin at 7pm on July 31.
 Emergency Services News

Simple Tip for our new ELT Locating Problem

By Lt Col Charles Bendixen

When satellites monitored for 121.5 Emergency Locator
Transmitters (ELT), we bemoaned the fact that their ac-
curacy was no better than plus of minus 10 miles in any
direction. Now that the 121.5 ELTs are no longer moni-
tored by satellite, we must depend on signals picked up
by passing aircraft. If that aircraft is an airliner at 20,000+
feet, it means that the ELT is anywhere with a 50-75 mile
radius. I have a simple hint which may help in locating an
ELT under those conditions, but first two examples from
my experience.
In 2009, our aircrew from Squadron 201 was tasked with
locating an ELT reported by an aircraft over Tuba City
Airport. When no ELT was heard at 11,000 feet over
Tuba City, we were then notified that an aircraft near
Winslow reported hearing and ELT and CAP Flight 237
was directed to fly to Winslow. Before reaching Winslow,
we were directed to fly towards “Northeastern Arizona”
where third aircraft heard an ELT. After climbing to
12,500 feet, and heading NE, we eventually picked up an
ELT about 25 miles from Chinle, Arizona. The active ELT
was eventually found in an Air Evac King Air on the
Chinle over 88 miles from the initial report.
My second example occurred on recently in June, when
we were notified of an ELT reported over Page, Arizona
by an aircraft at 23,000 feet. As we were about 30 miles
from Page I made a call on frequency 122.8, Unicom,
asking if aircraft in the area would tune in to 121.5 and
report ELT signals. The first response was from and air-
craft landing at Page with nothing heard. Shortly there-
after, another response came from an aircraft which was
south of Brice Canyon Airport and was hearing a
“strong” ELT signal. We were then able to head directly
towards Brice Canyon some 85 nautical miles from our
current location. Eventually we picked up the ELT and
tracked it to the Deer Spring Airport, a private airport,
about 20 miles south of Brice Canyon, with a single
Cessna 182 sitting on the field, over which our ELT
search centered.
I am convinced that by using a simple call on a Unicom
frequency, I was able to enlist ELT listening help over a
very wide area, which redirected our search area. With-
out this assistance, we our mission would not have been
successful. This particular ELT could not be heard due
at 10,000 feet, and at a distance of 15 miles due to rug-
ged terrain,
The moral of the story: A simple call for assistance may
help to find what you’re looking for.

Arizona wing Saves Lives, Money along Border

By SSgt Phillip Kittelson
Assistant Public Affairs Officer, Arizona Wing

PHOENIX--Before the hot Arizona sun begins its rise in the east, Major Barbara Harper, Mission Pilot with the Wil-
liams Rodgers Memorial Squadron 104 in Tucson, and her aircrew perform a preflight inspection for an early morning
sortie to search miles of dangerous terrain.

That terrain, the Barry M. Goldwater Range, is located in southwestern portion of the state. Arizona Wing’s mission:
assist in clearing the range of unauthorized and unsuspecting citizens before live fire training exercises.

The range, named after Barry M. Goldwater, a five term U.S. Senator from Arizona, was established in 1941 and en-
compasses 1.1 million acres of land. The range serves both the Air Force and Marine Corps, providing a vast training
complex used for fighter pilots training.

CAP Flight 236, the aircrew call sign for this mission, arrived on site just before sunrise, and coordinated their search
with the Gila AFAF contract security, who covers security for the range, via CAP FM radio.

“Without the CAP, it would be extremely difficult to accomplish the [Range Management Office] mission,” says Mr.
Chas Buchanan, Director of Operations for the 56th Fighter Wing Range Management Office, which overseas much
of the range. “They provide a ready access service with a professional aircrew and well maintained aircraft to supple-
ment our operation with military training route surveys.”

Other benefits of the mission include surveying targets for future development, evaluating moving target track erosion,
searching for jettisoned aircraft parts, and monitoring natural resources, such as pre-historic archaeological sites lo-
cated through the range. Cost savings for the Air Force over a two year period exceeds $16,000.

According to Lt Col Brian Ready, Arizona Wing Vice Commander, "We are able to do our training and complete a real
world mission at the same time. It's a win, win for us and the RMO. We need training and practice locating targets and
since the BMGR is restricted air space we can focus on sharpening our locating and documenting skills without ex-
cessive aircraft traffic."

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 Emergency Services News

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Arizona Wing’s cooperation with the range became a “Best Practice,” and has since caught the attention of other
range managers across the US.
Even though the aircrew on this particular mission didn’t spot any unauthorized individuals, many previous missions
have netted some interesting sights according to Lt Col Layne Slapper, Arizona Wing Chief of Staff, “To date our
flights have seen undocumented aliens, suspicious vehicles, and possibly an ultra light aircraft. Additionally we have
been directed by Range Ops to coordinate with Border Patrol looking for some folks on ATV's.”

Lt Col Slapper has been working with the range to coordinate flights, and has plans to incorporate ground team train-
ing and operations on the range.

Aircrew members for this mission were: Major Harper, Mission Pilot; Lt Col John “Tony” McFarland, Mission Ob-
server; and CAP Senior Member and active duty Lt Col Howard “Chuck” Wilson.
 Cadet Programs News
Arizona Wing 2010 Sun-God Drill Team at NCC
By: Captain Wendy Fields
Drill Team Escort and Testing Officer, Frank Luke Jr Cadet Squadron 356
C/Col Matt Bricker started building the 2010 Sun-God
drill team, the Arizona Wing drill team, in July by con-
tacting former team members, looking into interest
among veteran teammates after a hiatus in 2009. Not
surprisingly, many members jumped at the chance to
compete again at the national level. With several mem-
bers on board, try-outs were held for the remaining po-
sitions. All cadets, rookies and veterans, understood
the history of the team and what it meant to be a part of
its legacy.
With a deco-
rated past that
started in 2006,
when they
earned 1st
place in the
National Cadet
Competition,
the Sun-God
drill team sub-
sequently
brought home
a 2nd place and
another 1st
place finish be-
fore taking the
2009 season off.
Each year, before competing at the national level, the
team has to take first place at the South West Regional
Cadet Competition. Color Guard and Drill Teams that
took top honors in their respective wings from all six
wings within the region are eligible to compete against
one another to represent the SWR at the National Ca-
det Competition (NCC). For several members of the
Sun-God drill team, this contest was their first opportu-
nity to compete. Overall, this year’s performance was
outstanding and they were recognized for their hard
work. The team was heading to nationals once
again.
Even after their decisive win at region, the team
knew that nationals would offer more a chal-
lenging competition. The best drill teams in the
nation would be there, all vying for the coveted
USAF Chief of Staff Sweepstakes Award Tro-
phy. Saturday practices became mandatory, as
were overnights once per month. They called
on outside resources to assist with specific
training. They created multiple study guides for
each Aerospace module and Leadership chap-
ter. They fundraised to ensure the team was
self sustaining. They displayed the dedication
and desire few teenagers embrace, but did it so
as a team. Not wanting to let down their com-
panions, they studied hundreds of pages, ran
countless miles, and drilled for what seemed like end-
less hours on the drill pad. Taking minutes off of their
personal mile times, many ran several miles per day to
shave just a few more seconds and achieve their personal
best times. They were ready. They knew every command,
and could execute it with perfection in perfect unison with
those standing around them.
As the cliché goes, though they worked hard, they played
just as hard. From lunches at Chino Banditos to midnight
snack at the Luke AFB chow hall, comradery grew among
the members and so did the trust. New stories of a befud-
dled chef and jokes of “Sierra Charlie” were
added to tales that had been passed along by
the veterans, allowing the team to take a men-
tal break from the stresses of competition. The
team continued to grow stronger with each
practice.
Performing at their peak during Nationals, they
were asked to give a special encore perform-
ance for General Price of the Pentagon to illus-
trate their Innovative Drill routine, a routine
commanded in silence, with each separate
movement of the five minute routine memo-
rized by all 13 cadets. Watched by all compet-
ing at NCC, the Sun-God drill team completed
their drill with pride. With their third place fin-
ish across the nation, all members of the Sun-
God drill team: C/Col Matt Bricker, C/Lt Col Brian Simpson,
C/Maj Lindsay Davis, C/Maj Laura Beck, C/Maj Corey
Fields, C/Capt Renner Mead, C/1LT Cliff Branch, C/1LT
Anthony Petonic, C/2LT Justina Wilkison, C/CMSgt Steve
Cesare, C/CMSgt John Pravongviengkham, C/CMSgt Jo-
seph Pravongviengkham, and C/CMSgt Adam Spanier,
could hold their heads high with integrity, knowing they are
among the best in the nation.
With the conclusion of the 2010 National Cadet Competi-
tion, the Arizona Wing drill team has already started prepa-
rations for 2011. Schedules are being planned for try-out,
practices, and
fundraising.
Knowing there
are several
open positions
to fill, the team
will hold try-
outs in late
August. An-
nouncements
will be made
via wing e-
mail. If you
would like to
be a part of
this honored tradition of the Arizona Wing, come to try-
outs. All dedicated CAP cadets are welcome to partici-
pate.
 Cadet Programs News

Summer Vacation? ence they are not likely to forget any time soon.
By: Major Marilee Taylor
Director of Cadet Programs, Arizona Wing As the 2010 Arizona Wing Encampment Commander, I con-
Ahhhhhh! Summer gratulate all the cadets who attended encampment as a basic, and
at last! School is thank all the cadet staff and senior members who helped en-
out, and now it’s campment be the success it was. Thank you for the honor of be-
time for relaxation. ing your Encampment Commander.
Sleeping in, going to
the movies, sleep
overs with friends, Learn to Lead, Are you Ready?
By: Staff Sergeant Phillip Kittelson
trips, swimming, Squadron Leadership Officer, Frank Luke Jr Cadet Squadron 356
barbeques – time to
be lazy. This month signifies a major change in
the way the Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Pro-
All the above may be true, unless you were one of the 124 grams operate. All cadets joining after
Cadets and 17 Senior Members of Arizona Wing who re- 1 July will study a revised leadership
cently attended the 2010 Encampment. Ask any one of the 94 curriculum known as “Learn to Lead.”
cadets who arrived on June 12 what their first thoughts were.
For some, it might have been turn around and head back Contained in two modules, Personal
home! Roaming the grounds of the Evergreen Aviation Fa- Leadership and Team Leadership, the
cility in Marana, books will be distributed in new cadet
AZ were the 30 kits, and are also available online in
cadet staff mem- PDF format.
bers who had al-
ready been there Along with the new booklets, National HQ rolls
for two days get- out a curriculum guide, activity guide, new drill
ting prepared for tests, and lesson plans for senior members.
the basics to arrive.
Well, not all were With the curriculum change, comes a change in
roaming. Some test delivery as well. Aerospace and Leadership
were standing out- tests will be hosted online via eServices, under a
side hollering for new restricted application called “Cadet Online
cadets to “get moving” and “get of my grass”! Inside other Testing.” Current cadets will have the option of
cadet staff members were checking cadets in and assigning studying the existing books, and taking test exams at their squad-
flights. Our Medical Officer took a medical history from ron, or they can test using the new system. Cadets wishing to
each cadet. Meanwhile, some of the Senior Members were transfer into the new system will have to either download the PDF
outside reassuring file, or purchase new books. Cadets can access the new tests,
parents that they which are timed and open book, from anywhere, including their
would indeed see own home.
their cadets again,
after graduation, The online tests are harder, requiring an 80% score to pass. And if
and others were in- a cadet were to fail a test, they would be locked out of the system
side checking for for seven days, before being allowed to retest. Once a second fail-
contraband. ure occurs, a senior member is then required to council the cadet
and unlock the test.
That was just the
beginning of seven For more information talk with your Squadron Leadership Officer,
busy days. It was or a Cadet Programs Officer.
terribly boring – you know, with classes, PT, drill, inspec-
tions, firing weapons, participating in DDR activities and
SQ 301 Cadets Learn Land Navigation
games, taking a tour of the Predator site, aircraft “Bone
By: SSgt John Horne
Yard”, and Pima Air Museum. Oh, and we don’t want to for- Public Affairs Officer, Sky Harbor Cadet Squadron
get the [Continuous Chest Compression] (CPR) training and
water safety or the tour of the Evergreen Maintenance Facil- PHOENIX--Major Mike Hoza, Group IV Emergency Services
ity. Stressful at times? Yes. Boring? Not in the least. So, Training Officer and Central Arizona Wing Ground Team Leader,
ask the same cadets who might have been ready to turn recently instructed cadets at the Sky Harbor Cadet Squadron. Ma-
around and go home if it was worth staying. I am guessing jor Hoza also walked the cadets through basic fundamentals of
that you will get a resounding “YES!” land navigation, which included longitude & latitude identifica-
tion, map reading, compass reading and course plotting. The ca-
Putting 94 basic cadets, 30 cadet staff, and 17 senior members dets in the class are planning to specialize in Emergency Services,
and receive a Ground Team or Communications rating.
together for a week can have its challenges, but all of it is part
of the learning and teaching experience. Whether it meant
overcoming obstacles to become successful, or developing Squadron 301 was formed during the final year of World War II,
th
new leadership skills, everyone came away with an experi- and is proud to celebrate it's 65 anniversary this year.
 Wing Calendar

July 2010
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

1 2 3 4
Wilderness 1st
Responder

5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Wilderness 1st Wilderness 1st Wilderness 1st
Responder Responder Responder
SQ 302: Hand
launched
Ultralight Glider
Class
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Wilderness 1st AZWG OPEX
CAWGT Training Responder

19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Embry-Riddle Embry-Riddle Wilderness 1st Wilderness 1st
Tour Tour Responder Responder
Wilderness 1st
Responder
26 27 28 29 30 31
AZWG Conf AZWG Conf

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