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The Eagle Eye 1
The Eagle EyeBeverly Composite Squadron January 2009
Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol Volume 3, Number 1
Promotions & Awards
Promotions continues on Page
CadetsWe had five cadet promotions to acknowledge this
month. We have one senior promotion, and a few senior
achievements to mention as well.
Cadet Anthony ScicchitanoAdvancement
Danvers teen Cadet Second Lieutenant Anthony
Scicchitano completed the requirements for promotion to
Cadet First Lieutenant(C/1Lt).
Cadet First Lieutenant Anthony Scicchitano
Danvers teen Cadet First Lieutenant Anthony Scicchitano
has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since July of
2006. Cadet 1st Lt. Scicchitano recently completed his
General Emergency Services training and can now pursu
specialized ES training. He is a Junior at Beverly HS.Outside of school and Civil Air Patrol First Lieutenant
Scicchitano enjoys extreme physical training, biking and
gaming. He is employed at Heritage Danvers and helps
out at the Beverly High School Marine Corps Junior
Reserves Officer Corps program. Cadet 1st Lt.
Scicchitano is currently the Cadet commander for the
Cadet of the MonthC/A1C Christopher Gotts was selected as the Cadet of
the Month for January 2009 based on the accumulated
points by the first meeting night.
Cadet Airman First Class Christopher Dullea
Airman First Class (C/A1C) Christopher Gotts has been
a member of the Civil Air Patrol since June of 2008.
Airman Gotts is a Junior at the Danvers High School in
Danvers Massachusetts. Outside of school and Civil Air
Patrol Cadet Airman Gotts enjoys paintball.
Airman Gotts likes the wide variety of activities offered
by CAP both during the weekly meetings and weekends
and summer. Having just completed CAP Encampmentat Fort Devens Airman Gotts has vivid memories of the
ride in an Army Blackhawk Helicopter.
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Staff
DCC continues on Page 17
DCS continues on Page 5
Commander continues on Page 16
CommandersMessage
By Tom Lyons, Major CAP
Squadron Commander
Welcome back to a new year at Beverly. I hope
everyone had a nice time over the holiday break.
We are starting off this year in much better shape than
we did last year. Our projects have been 90%completed and we have met our squadron goals.
Cadet attendance is growing, and that is a reflection of
the work the staff is doing.
To help with the growing program we are going to start
a "Booster Club" to help support the squadron. This
organization will be the lead in our fund raising and
activity planning for the future. It also gives us an
outlet for creative funding.
Please take some time to look into this group and try to
donate some time. We will need as many people as
possible to help out this year.
One of the big projects this year will be another WWII
Dance. We learned a lot last year and this year will be
bigger and better. We are still up in the air on a date as
of right now, but you will all be notified quite soon. Last
years dance was financially successful to the point that
we raised the funds to pay our rent and utilities for
almost all of 2009. With a larger event and more ticket
sales, we should be in great shape into 2010.
We will also have some other fund raisers too. Get back
to me with ideas you may have.
We need to be flying the aircraft!! It is returning from
being serviced so let's get flying.
The Beverly Airport was very pleased with the
response to their request for help.
Lt's Frank, Frisbee and Sr. Member Simmons showed
up to help shovel out lights on the runway. The weather
DCC Message
By Gregory Carter, Major CAP
Deputy Commander of Cadets
Happy New Year!
The New Year celebrations are over and its time that
we look ahead at what I would like to call the year of
the Beverly Composite Squadron Cadet. 2008 was a
great year with cadets advancing through the ranks
and taking on new leadership rolls. We have seen a
large influx of new cadets over the past year,
increasing from 15 regular cadets to 29 by the end of
December.
It becomes obvious to me that our cadet leadership has
done an outstanding job, for without their leadership
DCS MessageBy Dan Parsons, 1st Lt CAP
Deputy Commander of Seniors
First let me wish all of you a Happy and Healthy New
Year. I hope this year bring happiness and success to
you and your families. A big thank you to our
Commander, Major Tom Lyons for allowing us to grow
and giving his staff the latitude to move forward
without this leadership we would not be the Squadron
we are today!!
As far as our great Squadron goes, we still need to be
thinking of fundraising and building up our ES team. I
know fundraising in the near and hopefully not to
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Emergency
Services
ESTO continues on Page 21
From the Desk of
David Cuscuna, 1st Lt CAP
Assistant Communications Officer
Local Communications Training
1st Lt Dave Cuscuna has scheduled a BCUT class for
Saturday 24 January at the squadron HQ from 1000
until 1300. No lunch or lunch break, so eat a late
breakfast. This class is open to all CAP members.
Before you are allowed to operate a CAP radio, you
must complete this course. If you plan on applying for a
CAP call sign you have to complete the advanced
Communications User Training, which this course is a
prerequisite for.
Download a copy of CAPR 100-1 and start reviewing it
before the training day, 1st Lt Cuscuna is available on
Wednesday nights for answering questions during themeeting.
Uniform: BDUs (New Cadets Civvies)
All members attending will receive a copy of the BCUT
slides to follow along with. Note paper and a pen or
pencil required for any additional notes you may want
to take.
Thanks Dave
From the Desk of
Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP
Emergency Services Training Officer
General Training news
Due to the efforts of a few of our members who are
displaying that CAP initiative, we are offering some
local ES training. I would like to thank Major Snow, 1 st
Lt Cuscuna and 2d Lieutenant Morrison for stepping up
and offering to run some much needed classes. I would
encourage you to thank them too, for taking the time
to pass on their knowledge for not only your benefit,
but for the benefit of the unit.
When you partake of any of this local training it is up to
you to make sure you are logged in and therefore get
credit for the training. If your name is not on the sign
in sheet, you will not get credit for the training. Yes, weall know that you took your valuable time to come out
and get trained, your job, besides learning the material
presented, is to make sure you are logged in so you get
credit.
Local Ground Team training
Major Snow has been running a series of ground team
classes on the third Saturday of every month. The third
class in the series will be on the 17th of January. To
attend the class you should have a valid CAPF101T card
(you should have at least applied for one), ground team
SQRT Card, and your 72 hour pack.
The Major is following the SQRT card from the top to
the bottom. If you miss a class, you can self study and
make arrangements to get tested on the material you
missed. Please schedule makeup work so it doesnt
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Aerospace
AE continues on Page 13 AE CE continues on Pag
AerospaceEducation Program
By William Frisbee, 1st Lt CAP
Assistant Aerospace Education Officer
A Famous Aircraft of World War I
I'm sure most of us are familiar with modern military
aircraft, and quite a few are knowledgeable of aircraft
used during World War II. How about World War I?The advent of air to air combat, true air to ground
combat, anti-aircraft weapons and a whole, at times
bewildering, number of technologies were developed
quickly during a 15 year span to support the new
weapon of war, the aircraft.
Our Aerospace education books, even at the Cadet
Officer and Senior Member level, only spend a short
time on the aircraft of World War I so I wanted to
discuss a few aircraft in detail starting with one of the
most famous of all.
Fokker D.VII At Reinbeck Aerodrome ( Photo Dustan
Durst www.dustandrust.com)
erospace CurrentEventAndrew W. Buck, Captain CAP
Assistant Aerospace Education Officer
Space Shuttle Discovery
NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery to Move to Launch Pad
Wednesday CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle
Discovery is scheduled to roll out to Launch Pad 39A atNASA's Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, Jan. 14,
as preparations for the STS-119 mission move forward.
Discovery is targeted to lift off February 12, 2009 to
the International Space Station.
Space Shuttle Discovery ( Photo ASA)
Pilots Needed For Flight-Training Study
ByMary Grady, Contributing Editor AV WebPlenty of student pilots and instructors have spenthours of ground time amusing themselves with flightsimulator software, but the programs are not generallyused as actual training aids. But some researchers at
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DCS continues from Page 2
Renovation for CAP National HQ
Please remember that our national HQ is beingremodeled, and that during construction the offices
have been moved into temporary spaces. There have
been interruptions in phone and computer services
during the transition. Our national team has asked us
to be mindful of these stress placed on the machinery
down in Alabama.
distant future will be tough in these trying economic
times. I am sure that WE as a team can pull through
and succeed in out goals for this year. As far as ES, we
finished 08 with a few classes and have one in
Communications the end of this month. Even with the
phase out of the old style ELTs we still need to be
ready. I am sure CAP will be tasked with other
alternative missions as Government, State and Local
budgets are shrinking every day. There is a great group
of willing Cadets that are looking for training, so as
Seniors it is our DUTY to provide them with everything
we can. I am asking everyone, even if you are not an
ES guru to please talk to Captain Buck or myself and
help us provide some training or your expertise and
experience to help us grow. Also if you do provide
training please, please, PLEASE. Follow up and make
sure the correct paperwork is provided and completed
so we can allow these trainees to use their acquired
skills. Remember its not over till the paperwork is
done!!!!
Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down onthe tracks of history to wait for the train of the
future to run over him.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What: 2009 MAWG Conference
http://www.mawgconference.com/
When:March 20-22
Where: Clarion Hotel
West Springfield, MA
http://www.wsclarionhotel.com/
http://www.mawgconference.com/09directions.htm
Who: You
Why:Three reasons right off the top of my head,
1)You get to meet the wing officers and members of
other squadrons. 2) It is an informative and educationa
time. 3) You will need it for that promotion to Major.
So far there are no details or additional information on:
Calendar
Schedule
Seminars
Registration Form
Cadet Protocol
Displays & Competitions
or the Banquet
The Eagle Eye still recommends that all cadets and
seniors reserve the dates and budgets some money for
this annual event.
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Safety
Safety continues on Page 16
Safety
By William Frank, 2d Lt CAP
Safety Officer
Im kicking off 2009 with some useful information on
driving safely in winter weather. This information
comes from the National Safety Council. With the early
start that we have had regards to snow and ice,
hopefully some of this information will help you to avoida hazardous situation. Be safe and have a good month.
Winter, Your Car, and YouDriving in the winter means snow, sleet, and ice that
can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions,
hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. To help you
make it safely through winter, here are some
suggestions from the National Safety Council to make
sure that you and your vehicle are prepared.
WeatherAt any temperature20 degrees Fahrenheit below zero
or 90 degrees Fahrenheit aboveweather affects road
and driving conditions and can pose serious problems.
It is important to listen to forecasts on radio, TV, cable
weather channel, or forecasts in the daily papers.
Your Car
Prepare your car for winter. Start with a checkup that
includes:
Checking the ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses and fan
belts.
Changing and adjusting the spark plugs.
Checking the air, fuel and emission filters, and the PCV
valve.
Inspecting the distributor.
Checking the battery.
Checking the tires for air, sidewall wear and tread
depth.
Checking antifreeze level and the freeze line.
Your car should have a tune-up (check the owner's
manual for the recommended interval) to ensure better
gas mileage, quicker starts and faster response on
pick-up and passing power.
Necessary Equipment
An emergency situation on the road can arise at any
time and you must be prepared. Following the tune-up,
a full tank of gas, and fresh anti-freeze, your trunk
should carry:
A properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-
type jack
A shovel
Jumper cables
Tow and tire chains
A bag of salt or cat litter
Tool kit
Essential Supplies
Be prepared with a "survival kit" that should always
remain in the car. Replenish after use. Essential
supplies include:
Working flashlight and extra batteries
Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth
Compass
First aid kit
Exterior windshield cleaner
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PDO continues on Page 16PAO continues on Page 20
PAO
By Andrew Buck, Captain CAP
Public Affair Officer
Another Year Gone!
Jan 2008Another year has flown past and I wonder once again if
the past year has made any difference. And then I
think back to where I was and what I was doing a
century ago in January 2008.
Kelly was still a Chief Master Sergeant and C/2d
Lieutenant looked like a distant possibility. She didnt
know where she would be going to college, and
although she had two nominations to the Air Force
Academy and two nominations to West Point, there was
that pesky medical issue that was causing all sorts ofproblems.
The seniors were stretched thin, some were putting in a
vast amount of time working on the new HQ.
We had just moved into a new building and we faced
with paying rent for the first time.
We had a new commander with some strange ideas like
a hanger dance.
The corps of cadets was, the corps of cadets.
ES Training was nonexistent, and it looked like we
would never get a plane.
We were facing an SUI and several of the staff had
never been through the experience.
We seemed to be losing people and moral was not bad,
but several people were holding their breath and some
folks were on-again off-again on their membership.
There were going to be changes, and some people were
not sure how it was going to all work out.
Jan 2009Kelly made C/2d Lieutenant and was presented her
Mitchell at Wing Conference 2008. She earned an
appointment to West Point, completed Basic Training,
and has completed one semester of academics.
Anthony Scicchitano earned Cadet First Lieutenant, and
we have several Chief Master Sergeants within reach of
PDO Message
By Dan Parsons, 1st Lt CAP
Professional Development Officer
First Responder Training
First Responder is a nationally recognized level of EMS
training for those interested in learning advanced first
aid skills. This course is well suited for students wishing
to pursue employment as lifeguards, in a ski patrol, or
for those considering careers in law enforcement,
firefighting, or other occupations where advanced
layperson medical care may be required. The course
provides an overview of human anatomy, personal
safety in emergency situations, legal considerations,
and the care of sick and injured people, and teamwork
techniques when dealing with emergency scenes. Upon
successful completion of the course, tests, and skill
stations, students earn First Responder certification
(National DOT Guidelines) as well as an American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider CPR card. Topics
include bleeding, shock, wounds, fractures, seizures,
scene safety and control, drug overdose, childbirth,
sudden illness, poisoning, burns, airway management,
infection control, sudden illness, and rescue.
I will be conducting a self paced study class in the
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, First
Responder Training. The minimum time required for
this class is 40 hours. We will meet approximately 2
times a month to review the assigned sections of the
material and complete the practical skills necessary to
complete this course. There will be written test
throughout the class along with many hands on
training sessions. At the end of the class we will have a
complete practical exam using the equipment discussedin the book. There is a web based interactive site that
you will be able to take pre-test and watch videos and
work on you skill sets. This class exceeds the
requirements listed for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts 1St Responder qualifications and has
been approved by the Office of Emergency Medical
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Ribbons continues on Page 20
to have a number to indicate multiple awards instead of
multiple ribbons with lots of clusters. The same basic
thing happened with the Red Service ribbon in 1970.
Until January 1971 we had Red Service, White Service,
Blue Service and Silver Service. We now have up to
three clusters before we start putting a number on the
ribbon.
Just because the Ribbon Bar Creator creates a four
wide bar, you uniform lapel may be such that you will
need a staggered bar. Did you know that there is a
clause on how many ribbons you can wear can change?
Senior members needing to minimize the number of
ribbons worn, may also elect to wear only the highest
senior training ribbon earned (CAPR39-3 Para 3.a).
From CAPR 39-3
1. Ribbons will always be placed on wearers left with
bottom row resting on, but not over, top edge of left
welt or pocket. When worn in rows of three, ribbons will
be centered above the pocket between the left and
right pocket edges. Only to prevent the service coat
lapel from covering the ribbons, additional rows of
ribbons containing less than three may be aligned with
the left ribbon edge. The top row of ribbons will be
centered over the row immediately below. When worn
in rows of four, left edge of the ribbons may be aligned
with the left edge of the welt or pocket or centered
above the left welt or pocket. Only to prevent the
service coat lapel from covering the ribbons, additional
row of ribbons containing less than four may be aligned
with the left welt or pocket edge with the top row of
ribbons centered over the row immediately below.
There will be no space between the rows of ribbons.
2. Wear a maximum of four devices on each ribbon.
Ribbon Fun
By Bobby R. Thomas, Lt Col, CAP
Why do we have Ribbons?
I started to write about the recent changes in our
ribbons but a more important issue has come to light.
We as CAP members have the responsibility to wear
our uniforms correctly. At least to the best of our
knowledge. Whose responsibility is it to set the
standard? We look to CAPR 39-3 for the order of
precedence, CAPR 50-17 and 52-16 for requirements.
It is the National Board who authorizes the ribbons we
can wear, how they are to be displayed and their order.
So what about circumstances that are not specifically
covered by 39-3, what do we do? The answer is
actually buried in out past. We look to the Air Force
manuals and regulations on uniforms and awards.
Some of you may even remember the AFM 35-10, now
called AFI 36-2903.
Ribbons show what people have accomplished. They
need to be worn with pride. Just because someone is
wearing more than one ribbon doesnt mean that it is
wrong. A Unit commander (Squadron, Group, Wing,
Region) should never assume they know the absolute
answer. Always check 1) the regulations and 2) thecontent specialist. Regulations are not always written
as clearly as we may hope. Remember that your higher
headquarters may not know or have the right answer
either.
When I wrote the Ribbon Bar Creator with Devices, It
was designed to answer these kinds of questions.
The program and graphics change as new policies are
implemented.
A question that has come up from a senior member
(again) recently was What do I do if I have 4
specialties all with senior or master levels. CAPR 39-3
says you can have up to three stars on this ribbon.
Looking back at Air Force policy (and CAPM 39-3), you
add another ribbon. This doesnt normally cause a
problem. During Vietnam so many Air Medals were
given to individuals that they changed their regulation
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Health Services
By James McIntosh, Major CAP
Assistant Health Services Officer
Personal Equipment for the Winter
Bivouac.The most important thing that anyone brings with them
on a winter bivouac, or any bivouac, can't be bought in
any store or made at home. It is a positive mental
attitude. It's easy to go on a camp out and be cold and
miserable. A positive attitude is a must, and anyone
that doesn't have it, should stay home. All the
equipment in the world can't make you have a
rewarding camping experience without it.
Clothing
Cold weather conditions make the proper choice and
use of clothing more vital than at other times of the
year. As you prepare your cold weather clothing, keep
warm by following the guidelines that spell the word
COLD.
C - Clean
Since insulation is effective when heat is trapped by
dead air spaces, keep your insulating layers clean and
fluffy. Dirt, grime, and perspiration can mat down those
air spaces and reduce the warmth of a garment.
O - Overheating
Avoid overheating by adjusting your layers of clothing
to meet the outside temperature and exertions of youractivities. Excessive sweating can dampen your clothing
and cause chilling later on.
L - Loose Layers
A steady flow of warm blood is essential to keep
all parts of your body heated. Wearseveralloosely fitting layers of clothing and footgear that
will allow maximum insulation without impedingyour circulation.
D - Dry
Damp clothing and skin can cause your body to cool
quickly, possibly leading to frostbite or hypothermia.
Keep dry by avoiding cotton clothing that absorbs
moisture, brushing snow from your cloths before it
melts, and loosening the clothing around your neck and
chest. Since body heat can drive perspiration through
many layers of breathable cloth and force it out into the
air, don't wear waterproof clothes.
Wool clothing is ideal in cold weather because it is
durable and water resistant, and even when soaked it
can keep you warm. Wool makes excellent blankets,
socks, hats, mittens, sweaters, and even pants. Army
surplus stores have good wool clothing for winter
camping. If wool irritates your skin, you may be able to
wear wool blends or wear it over clothing made of other
fabrics. Many synthetics are also good in winter for use
as windbreakers and insulation. Remember that winter
camping is not a fashion show. Whatever combination
of clothing it takes to keep you warm should be worn,
regardless of how it looks.
The best method of wearing clothing in the winter is to
use the layering system. Choose loose fitting clothing in
as many layers as you can. The layers can be taken off
or put on, depending on your activity level,temperature, wind, and precipitation. Versatility in your
clothing is the key to a successful layering system.
Several shirts, a sweater, and a jacket will allow you to
adjust your system in many more ways than will a
single heavy coat.
Footwear
is important in winter camping as your feet are subject
to more exposure to moisture especially if it's not too
cold out and snow is melting. At least two pair of socks
is recommended as long as they aren't too tight. Wool
or a wool blend is best. One method that can be used
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in wet conditions is to put plastic bags on your feet,
either between the two layers of socks or directly on
your feet. NEVER wear cotton socks under plastic bags
as they will get wet from your perspiration and your
feet will feel cold. Thin synthetic socks under the plastic
bags with heavy wool socks over them are best.
Whatever winter boots you have should be adequate
plus an extra pair of boots, good sneakers or mukluks
should be brought.
Mittens that allow your fingers to be in direct contact
with one another can keep your hands warmer than
gloves that isolate each finger. A good pair of gloves is
a must however for many tasks around camp that
would be too cumbersome with mittens. Extra gloves
and/or mittens are a must as gloves and mittens tend
to get very wet.
Stocking hats are great for wear outdoors and at night
in your sleeping bag. Even better is a stocking hat long
enough to cover your head and neck, and all of your
face except your eyes. A coat with a hood is also
helpful, as is a scarf around your neck that can be used
to cover your face if needed.
The best way to pack clothing for a winter camp out is
not to just follow a list of clothing, but to actually put
on what you will wear to be sure your layering system
fits and is functional. To see if your system will keep
you warm, go outside and sit in the yard or go to the
park and sit for a couple hours (You may even be ableto do some requirements for one of the nature related
merit badges while you wait). Sitting still is the best
way to test your system as this is when your body does
not produce much of its own heat. If you can stay
warm sitting around, then you will have no problem
staying warm moving around at camp. To be sure you
have enough extra clothes, try to pack at least another
complete system just in case your system gets too wet
to be used. This includes long underwear and plentyof
extra socks.
Sleeping System
I use the word system when talking about what you
use to keep warm and comfortable at night because
like your layering system you use for clothing, your
sleeping system is similar. The difference is that at
night it is generally colder, youre totally inactive, and
youre lying down on the cold ground.
Your first line of defense is a shelter like a tent, lean-to,
or snow shelter. A tent will be used most of the timebecause it is easier to put up and there may not be
enough snow to make a snow shelter. Keep in mind
however that a tent is not made to keep you warm. It
is a defense against wind and precipitation. Unless you
have some kind of heater, you can't expect your body
heat to warm a tent. With this in mind, it is important
that you keep your tent's venting system open at night
so that the vapor your body gives off at night can
escape, avoiding a shower in your tent. To help stop
melting snow from soaking through the tent floor, put
plastic under the tent and inside the tent. This alsohelps protect the tent floor.
The next thing you want to do is insulate your body
from the cold ground. Even the best sleeping bag you
can buy does not insulate very well on the bottom
because your body weight compresses the insulation
and makes it useless. Many good bags even have less
insulation at the bottom to keep their weight down. The
best way to combat this is to use a foam pad. The
closed cell pads (exercise pads) work the best as they
don't absorb water, making them useful in wet
conditions. More than one pad can be used. If you want
to spend a lot of money, the open cell pads enclosed in
a waterproof, inflating shell (thermarest) are even
better.
Your sleeping bag is the next defense. A sleeping bag's
function is to trap body heat in a small area, while
letting body moisture out, to keep you warm.
Obviously, the better the sleeping bag, the easier this
can be done. However, the same method of layering
can be used for sleeping as for you daytime clothing.
Who ever suggested that you should sleep in youunderwear (or less), probably never went winter
camping. As long as your cloths are not wet, you can
wear anything in your sleeping bag as you normally
would outside. Plus you can add a blanket or two inside
the bag if you have room. Remember wool is the best.
Just remember not to make it too tight in your bag
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protect your lips from the dry cold wind. - Don't forget
your toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, and towel. - Need a
temporary raincoat? A waterproof cover for your gear?
A place to stow your trash? Heavy duty garbage bags
can serve a multitude of purposes.
Other nonessential gear for bivouacs may be a camera,
binoculars, books and guides, or any other special gearyou may want or need for a particular bivouac.
Last but not least is a way to carry all your stuff. A
backpack is necessary is you plan on doing any
marching to get to your campsite, as you will want your
hands free while walking. If you will be camping near
the cars, then a duffel bag may be all you need,
although packing your backpack is good practice for
when you really need to take it.
One last word on gear. When you drop something in
the snow, like a pocketknife or any other small item,
you can easily loose it. It's a good idea to tie brightly
colored cords or something to all the gear you bring so
it will be easier to find if dropped. You may even wantto tie some things to your clothing or to each other.
which defeats the purpose of the layers.
Heat loss from your head can cause you to be very cold
at night. If you don't have a mummy bag with a hood,
then wear a stocking hat. Neverput your head into
your bag and breathe inside it. The moisture your
breath gives off will soak your bag.
Your sleeping bag can act as a protection from freezing
for things like cameras, water bottle, and your boots.
They can be put into plastic bags and placed under the
foot of your bag or inside your bag at your feet if there
is room. There is nothing more chilling then trying to
put on frozen boots in the morning. (Tips: Brush all the
snow off your boots before putting them in your bag.
Put hot water in your water bottle just before you go to
bed. This will help warm your bag. Your jacket can be
rolled up and used as a pillow and insulation for your
head.)
Other Gear
Even though your clothing, sleeping system, and food
are very important. You will have to take care that you
bring the other things necessary for a safe, winter
bivouac.
The old familiar pocket knife is still a useful tool for a
bivouac. Sheath knives should not be brought. -
Matches and other fire starters should be brought. - A
flashlight is very important in the winter because of the
shorter daylight hours. You may want to put your
flashlight in your sleeping bag to prevent the batteries
from freezing. Don't forget the extra batteries. - A
watch is recommended for al bivouacs so members can
keep track of the day's schedule. - A compass is a must
as we do a lot of compass work in the field. - A repair
kit should be considered including thread, needles,
rubber bands, safety pins, tape, wire, and a couple of
buttons, along with any spare parts needed for
specialized equipment you may bring. Remember to Be
Prepared. - A few short lengths of cord may come in
handy when you pitch your tent, replace a shoelace,
hang out wet clothing, or lash together a broken pack
frame. - A personal first aid kit should be brought to all
bivouacs. - A whistle should be carried for emergency
signaling. - Sunglasses are very useful for winter
bivouacs to protect your eyes from the glare of the sun
on the snow. - Lip balm should be carried and used to
Factoid
Maximum take-off weight of a Cessna 172R is 2450
pounds. The empty weight of a 2008 Honda Accord is
3446 pounds.
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Bits and Bytes
By William Frisbee, 2d Lt CAP
IT Officer
As I wander around the internet on a daily basis, I see
more and more about Facebook. Taking a deeper look
and actually subscribing to Facebook, I've found that
nearly all of Beverly Composite Squadron's cadets have
a Facebook page. So today, I wanted to talk a little
about Facebook, what it can, and cannot, do, safety
while posting on Facebook.
First some history. Did you know that Facebook started
right here in the Boston area? Yes, that's right Mark
Zuckerberg started "The Facebook" in early 2004 when
he was a sophomore at Harvard University. Initially
Facebook was limited to Harvard students. By March
Yale, Stanford and Columbia had joined Facebook, and
within a few short months spread to all of the Ivy
League schools and from there quickly into most other
schools of higher education in the US and Canada. Due
to the growth of the formerly small company, Facebook
soon opened an office in California. As Facebook grew it
opened first to High School students and then finally in
2006 to anyone 13 or older with a valid e-mail address.
Currently Facebook employs 700 people and has
opened an international office in Dublin, Ireland.
So, now that we know how Facebook started, how
about what Facebook is. In a nutshell Facebook is a
networking website, that is, it allows people to share
contact information, photos and profile information.
Think of it as a giant, well detailed address book full of
information, some useless at times (check out the Lt.
Frisbee bumper sticker or button for proof of this), and
others a staging ground for common interests such as
the 2008 election, the Israel/Palestine conflict and
other such world stages.
Facebook allows users to include birthdates, email
addresses, phone numbers, images and links to other
people (called Friends) within the standard user page.
Another feature is the "Wall" which serves as a type of
white board allowing comments to quickly flow from
Friend to Friend. An unlimited number of images can be
uploaded, however users are limited to 60 images per
album, which can require people with large amounts of
images to invest time in sorting and adding these
albums to Facebook. There are also hundreds of
smaller applications within Facebook to allow you to
throw virtual snowballs at friends, show your support
for a movie, music or just about anything else, dozens
of games, quizzes and other fun items.
Above is my own Facebook page. You can see the
primary fields, including my Profile picture (you'd smile
too sitting in the cockpit of that Embraer), a list of mygeneral information, the list of my friends on the left,
and in the middle my "Wall", the right side of the
window is reserved for "intelligent" marketing that keys
off of information on your Wall, your information and
even the posts from friends on your Wall.
Now that we understand more about Facebook, lets
cover some information about safety. Most importantly
Facebook is public, anything that is posted on
Facebook, in part, can be easily found on the internet
(Google William Frisbee and see!). If you want to keep
it 100% private don't post it on Facebook! Also keep in
mind there are a lot of creeps out there, so avoid
posting anything with your phone number, address or
easily identifiable landmarks. I know that last one is
sometimes hard to do, but if you can, you will be safer.
Typically, for people to view all your Facebook pages,
they have to be added as Friends. If you don't know
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The first aircraft was one of the most well known aircraft
of World War I. This plane changed all the rules of air to
air combat, and was so feared by the Alliedforces, it was the only aircraft mentioned by namein the Armistice signed by Germany and the Allied
forces at the end of the war. The Armistice went
as far as to say all of these aircraft had to be
surrendered to Allied forces when the war endedin November of 1918.
Fokker D.VII Scratch Built Model ( Photo Ken Foran
www.largescaleplanes.com)
This aircraft is the one and only Fokker D.VII. The
Fokker D.VII was designed by Reinhold Platz and put
into form by Anthony Fokker and his Flugzeugwerke
(airplane factory or manufacturer). The Fokker D.VII
first flew as the prototype, the V.11 in the later weeks
of 1917, and was demonstrated for the German Idflieg
(Inspector of Flying Troops) in January of 1918.
Fokker D.VII At Reinbeck Aerodrome ( Photo Dustan
Durst www.dustandrust.com)
When Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron) first flew
the V.11, it wasn't well liked, but using his feedback
Platz and Fokker quickly updated the V.11 which von
Richthofen flew again and commented that the modified
V.11 was one of the best aircraft he ever flew. This
caused a large rush to bring the V.11, now called the
D.VII, into production. As Fokker Flugzeugwerke could
not supply enough D.VII's to the German Air Force, two
of Fokker's biggest competitors Albatros and AEG
(which never built any D.VII's instead these were
eventually farmed to OAW, a subsidiary of Albatros)
were ordered to build licensed copies of the D.VII.
OberleutnantErnst Udet was the second-highest scoringGerman ace of World War One, the leading surviving ace,
and the youngest ace, age 22 when the war ended in 1918.
He flew a scarlet Fokker D7 with his girlfriends name Lo
painted on the side ( Photo
http://www.acepilots.com/wwi/ger_udet.html)
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Fokker D.VII's( Photo D. Saler 2003 )
Performance
Maximum speed: 116 mph
Service ceiling: 19,600'
Rate of climb: about 790 feet per minute
Fokker D.VII ( Photo D. Saler 2003 )
Armament
Two LMG 08/15 "Spandau" 7.92 mm machine guns
The first D.VII was sent to combat squadrons
(called Jastas) in May of 1918. The D.VII's were found to
be sturdy, ability to climb at high angles of attack,
hard to spin, easy to recover stalls, and great
handling characteristics. The D.VII was so wellliked it was once said the D.VII could turn amediocre pilot into a good one, and a good pilot
into an ace. However some early D.VII's had
issues with overheating that would "cook-off" thephosphorus ammunition used in the twin Spandau
machine guns leading to the deaths of several
pilots. These issues were resolved by addinglouvers and vents to the engine cowl.
Fokker D.VII Cockpit at the ational Museum of the
United States Air Force Dayton Ohio. (United States Air
Force photo)
From when it was introduced to the end of the
War, the Fokker D.VII was thought to be one of the
best fighters of the war, easily outclassing the Allied
aircraft with few exceptions (namely the Sopwith Camel
and the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E 5)
About 1700 Fokker D.VII's were produced.
General characteristics
Crew: One
Length: 22' 9"
Wingspan: 29' 3"
Height: 9'2"
Empty weight: 1540 lbs.
Max takeoff weight: 1936 lbs.
Engine: One 180HP Mercedes D.IIIa, inline 6 cylinder
engine.
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Deadline for Application: February 15, 2009
Prepare two copies of CAPF 17. Submit one copy of
your CAPF 17 through proper CAP channels. Mail the
second CAPF 17 along with a copy of your Senior Level
Training record (which can be obtained online from
National Headquarters) with your Pre-Registration
check for $75.00 made payable to the Pacific Region
Staff College to:
2009 Staff College Registration
Lt Col Lori Duffy
Days 503-231-4215
Evenings 503-235-2156
4906 SE Harrison St.
Portland, OR 97215Email [email protected]
Tours will be scheduled, subject to AF mission
requirements of the Thunderbirds, Red Flag and the
Threat Training Facility during the school week.
ellis Air Force Base www.nellis.af.mil
Thunderbirds
www.nellis.af.mil/thunderbirds
Pacific Region StaffCollege
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV
March 28 thru April 3, 2009
$75.00 Pre Registration Deposit holdsyour slot.
You are invited to attend the Pacific Region Staff
College. This is a formal in-residence program required
for completion of Level IV. The purpose of the college is
to help prepare CAP officers to execute duties andresponsibilities associated with CAP command and staff
positions. Courses include lectures and seminars
covering interpersonal communications, leadership,
management, and training techniques.
The Staff College curriculum includes a wide array of
areas and is taught by a variety of highly qualified
individuals including: CAP commanders, Air Force
instructors, CAP members who teach professionally,
and CAP members who are executives in their civiliancareers. Each staff member is carefully screened and
selected based on his or her experience.
This is the year for you to attend. The school is
designed for all CAP members and is presented in a
format, friendly for all academic backgrounds. Please
reference CAPR 50-17 for student eligibility. The Staff
College cost is $75.00 per student. This includes
course materials, Sunday night dinner social, mid week
dinner social and Friday luncheon. Nellis studentlodgings are some of the best in the Air Force. Upon
receipt of your registration the Staff will make room
reservations on your behalf at Nellis. All students will
stay in Base lodging and are responsible for the cost.
Day rates as of this printing range between $35.00 and
$39.00 per day. Nellis lodging accepts Visa and
MasterCard.
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Safety continued from Page 6PDO continued from Page 7
Services (OEMS).
The only expense in this class is you will need to
purchase the manual. $60.00-$70.00
First Responder: Your First Response in Emergency
Care , Fourth Edition
http://www.amazon.com/First-Responder-Your-
Response-
Emergency/dp/0763740314/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_a
I will have a sign-up sheet in early January and hope to
get started soon there after.
Ice scraper and snow brush
Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container
Scissors and string/cord
Non-perishable, high energy foods like unsalted canned
nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy
In addition, if you are driving long distances under cold,
snowy, and icy conditions, you should also carry
supplies to keep you warm, such as heavy woolen
mittens, socks, a cap, and blankets.
If You Become Stranded
Do not leave your car unless you know exactly where
you are, how far it is to possible help, and are certain
you will improve your situation.
To attract attention, light two flares and place one ateach end of the car a safe distance away. Hang a
brightly colored cloth from your antenna.
If you are sure the car's exhaust pipe is not blocked,
run the engine and heater for about 10 minutes every
hour or so depending upon the amount of gas in the
tank.
To protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia use
the woolen items and blankets to keep warm.
Keep at least one window open slightly. Heavy snow
and ice can seal a car shut.
Eat a hard candy to keep your mouth moist.
was terrible. They did it anyway. Congratulations on a
job well done.
I hope to see you all at the awards night January
28,2008. We have many awards to present this year. It
should be fun.
Remember, this year we are working to improve our
E.S. program in the squadron.
If you need help getting a 101 card, just ask.
Pay attention to the newsletter and the calendar for
upcoming events.
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the corps would not have grown by almost 100%. While
this growth is substantial, we all must look closely as
many of our senior cadet command staff will be moving
on this year. Some will enroll in a college or university,
others may attend one of our prestigious service
academies, and still others may enlist in one of our
countries military services. But what does this mean. Itmeans that there will be advancement with in our corps
of cadets to fill these vacated leadership rolls and we
must look to our base corps to fill these positions. Thus
it is very important that our cadets continue their
achievement advancement. Cadets should understand
that while the cadet program is self paced with a
minimum of 2 months between achievements, cadets
are expected to progress at least 2 achievements per
year. Cadet leaders should promote this progression
with their assigned cadets, not settling for the
minimum but supporting a maximum effort to progressbeyond the minimum. Setting of goals is important and
I hope that each of you will pledge to excel past the
minimum standards required for 2009.
I would like for 2009 to become a year of participation
for our cadets as well. In order for us to continue to
grow and prosper, we must become more active in our
unit and wing. We have several activities already
planned for 2009 with regards to the wing, this being
our annual wing conference to be held in March andthis years summer encampment (date yet to be set).
We had a great turn out of cadets for the 2008 wing
conference, and we hope that all of you will be able to
attend. I will have more details on the conference for
you in the coming weeks. As well we had 12 cadets
participate in the 2008 summer encampment. It is our
wish that these 12 cadets apply for staff positions and
for those who have not yet attended an encampment to
make 2009 your year to attend. Remember that in
order to achieve the General Billy Mitchell award you
have to have attended a summer encampment and inorder to participate in a national activity you will have
to have attended a wing encampment. So mark your
calendars and plan to attend!
For 2009 I hope to get all our cadets more involved in
our Emergency Services mission, become more
involved in our local community and continue the
who is sending you that Facebook request, don't accept
it! Also remember, some of the things we do in Civil Air
Patrol are FOUO (For Official Use Only), so avoid
posting about CAP missions, SAREXs and other such
things that the public doesn't and shouldn't know
about. Facebook can be a lot of fun and allows people
to find friends they lost touch with. Be safe and be
aware when using Facebook though!
growth of our cadet corps so that we can ensure the
legacy, that you all have helped to create.
2008 was a great year, but with your continued
progression, dedication and involvement, lets make
2009 the year of the Beverly Composite SquadronCadet.
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Ribbon, and the Encampment Ribbon (2008).
Cadet Christopher Dullea
Advancement
Peabody teen Cadet Christopher Dullea earned and was
awarded the Fiek Achievement Ribbon and was
promoted to Cadet Senior Airman
Cadet Senior Airman Christopher Dullea
Peabody teen C/ SrA Christopher Dullea is a Senior at
Peabody Veterans Memorial HS in Peabody
Massachusetts. Airman First Class Dullea has been a
member of the Civil Air Patrol since September of 2007.
When not doing school work or attending CAP activities
he enjoys Computers, track and Games. Airman Dullea
is also an Eagle Scout in Troop 88 (Peabody) of the Boy
Scouts of America, and a Major in the Air Force Junior
ROTC MA-951 Squadron.
C/SrA has earned the Mary Fiek Achievement Ribbon
General Hap Arnold Achievement Ribbon, the General J.
F. Curry Achievement Ribbon, the cadet Community
service ribbon and the Cadet Recruiter ribbon.
Cadet Michael Pelletier Advancement
Ipswich teen Cadet Michael Pelletier earned and was
awarded the General Hap Arnold Achievement Ribbon
and was promoted to Cadet Airman First Class
Beverly Composite Squadron. He was also a flight
commander for the 2008 summer Encampment at fort
Devens where his flight won the coveted Honor Flight
award for the week long activity.
Cadet 1st Lt. Anthony Scicchitano has earned the
General J. F. Curry Achievement, General Hap Arnold
Achievement, Mary Feik Achievement, Wright Brothers
Achievement, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
Achievement, Charles Lindbergh Achievement, General
Jimmy Doolittle Achievement, Dr. Robert H. Goddard
Achievement, Neil Armstrong Achievement, Mitchell
Award, Red Service Ribbon, Cadet Recruiter Award, the
Encampment ribbon (2007) with one clasp (2008), and
the VFW Civil Air Patrol NCO Award.
Cadet Ian Johnston Advancement
Rockport teen Cadet Ian Johnston earned and was
awarded the Wright Brothers Award Ribbon and waspromoted to Cadet Staff Sergeant.
Cadet Staff Sergeant Ian Johnston
Rockport teen Cadet Staff Sergeant Ian Johnston joined
the Civli Air Patrol 31 July 2007. The homeschoooled
highschool Junior enjoys computers, photography and
anything to do with flying. Sergeant Johnston was thecadet of the month for two consecutive months in the
summer of 2008. Staff Sergeant Johnston alsoattended
Summer Encampment at Fort Devens in Ayer
Massachusetts.
Staff Sergeant Johnston now wears the Wright Brothers
Award Ribbon, Mary Feik Achievement Ribbon, General
Hap Arnold Achievement Ribbon, Curry Achievement
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Cadet Airman ancy Davidson
Byfield teen C/Amn Nancy Davidson is sophomore at
St. Thomas Aquinas in Dover. Airman Davidson has
been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since October of
2008. When not doing school work or attending CAP
activities she enjoys crafts, softball, track, crosscountry, boating, and anything to do with the Outdoors.
C/AB Nancy Davidson wears the General J. F. Curry
Achievement ribbon
January Senior Promotions
Congratulations to Second Lieutenant William Bill Frank
for completing all of the requirements for promotion to the
Grade of First Lieutenant.
First Lieutenant William Frank
Lieutenant William Frank joined the Civil Air Patrol 20-
Jan-06 and currently serves as the squadron safety
officer and Maintenance Officer, stationed at the
Cadet Airman First Class Michael Pelletier
Ipswich teen C/A1C Michael Pelletier is a sophomore at
the Ipswich High School where his favorite classes are
Engineering and Gym class. Before learning about CAP
from his friend Airman Johnston, Airman Pelletier had
started his own Para-military group in his
neighborhood. His neighborhood group established
their own rank structure, and trained in physical fitness
and tactics for missions.
Airman Pelletier is looking forward to training for CAP
Search and Rescue missions. And took the first step
toward this goal when he attended SummerEncampment at Fort Devens in the summer of 2008.
When not busy with school work or CAP Airman
Pelletier is a collector, with his own collections of Lord
of the rings miniatures, Star Wars memorabilia, and
army memorabilia.
C/A1C Michael Pelletier has earned the General Hap
Arnold Achievement Ribbon, General J. F. Curry
Achievement and the encampment ribbon (2008).
Cadet Nancy Davidson AdvancementByfield teen Cadet Nancy Davidson earned and was
awarded the General J. F. Curry Achievement ribbon
And was promoted to Cadet Airman.
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Place silver devices to the wearers right of bronze
devices. Replace the bronze device with a silver device
after receipt of the fifth bronze device.
3. If all authorized devices do not fit on a single ribbon,
wear a second ribbon. Wear a minimum of three
devices on the first ribbon before wearing a second
ribbon. When wearing the second ribbon, place afterthe initial ribbon. It counts for one award. When future
awards reduce device to a single ribbon, remove the
second ribbon.
their Mitchell award..
The seniors are still stretched thin, but have learned a
lot this past year, and are working smarter, and getting
even more done. Although there is still work to be done
on the building, we are warm and dry this year, and
enough money to pay the rent.
The Hanger Dance was a howling success, and we will
soon be planning the first sequel.
The Corps of Cadets seems to be better organized and
more focused than last year. The turn out for summer
encampment was great and this coming summer we
should have several cadets on staff (Right Cadets????)
We may have a cadet in a Cadet National Activity after
a years hiatus on participation.
Major Snow is running a monthly training class, and we
held two BCUT classes during the year, and are having
another one this month. We have more cadets thanever completing GES and BCUT training. All of the
active seniors completed the required IS training that
was required for them to maintain their ES
qualifications. Thirteen seniors completed 24 courses.
We have a plane, and one senior became a CAP Pilot
during the year.
We passed the SUI and in fact did fairly well. We will do
better next time and are already making changes to
improve our score for the next time Wing comes to
look us over.
We held our own on membership, the low was 47
members in August, and reached 60 in December. We
gained 15 cadets and six seniors during the year.
Staff positions shuffled a little bit, but the changes were
minor and the team seemed to grow tighter during the
year.
Jan 2010
I hope Kelly will be doing well in school. And I hope our
High School seniors of this year will be excelling in
either school, the service or the vocation of their
choice.
I hope we will have a few new seniors working on the
Beverly Airport. First Lieutenant Frank is the Beverly
Composite Squadrons newest Civil Air Patrol Pilot,
having completed his qualifications in December of
2007. Lieutenant Frank is a member of the Northshore
Frogman and holds an Open Water certification with
PADI.
January Senior Achievements
Congratulations to Major Gregory Carter for completing
the requirements for a senior rating in the Plans and
Programs Specialty track, and the technician rating in the
Finance Track
Congratulations to Captain Andrew Buck for completing
the requirements for a senior rating in the Plans and
Programs Specialty track.
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slow up the rest of the class.
The class schedule is 17 Jan 2009, 21 Feb 2009, 28
Mar 2009 (4th Saturday because the Wing Conference
is on the third Saturday)
Local Comms Training
1st Lt Dave Cuscuna has scheduled a BCUT class for
Saturday 24 January at the squadron HQ from 1000
until 1300. No lunch or lunch break, so eat a late
breakfast. This class is open to all CAP members.
Before you are allowed to operate a CAP radio, you
must complete this course. If you plan on applying for
a CAP call sign you have to complete the advanced
Communications User Training, which this course is a
prerequisite.
Download a copy of CAPR 100-1 and start reviewing it
before the training day, 1st Lt Cuscuna is available on
Wednesday nights for answering questions during the
meeting.
All members attending will receive a copy of the BCUT
slides to follow along with. Note: paper and a pen or
pencil required for any additional notes you may want
to take.
Uniform: BDUs (New Cadets Civvies)
ACUT BCUT cards
If you have a card and have not shown it to 1st Lt
Cuscuna, you might want to do so. He is looking to
update our records to make sure you have credit for
having taken the course.
Wing SAREX
Five aircraft, 15 Sorties, 63 participants, Gippsland
GA-8 on hand, and a lunch that got rave reviews.
Beverly supplied and airplane and an Aircrew of three
people. Well done team.
Taking off from Beverly with Captain Rieker as
mission pilot and First Lieutenant Frank and myself as
Scanner trainee, and Scanner, we flew down to
Plymouth and with the expert flying of our pilot
quickly found the beacon and the somewhat obscured
ground target. After flying up to the mission base,
Captain Rieker flew a second sortie with an new
aircrew while Lieutenant Frank and I prowled around
the mission base sitting in on briefings and in general,
scoping out the activities that keep the planes in the air
and the ground teams heading toward their sortie
goals.
Under the expert guidance of Lieutenant Colonel Bill
Schillhammer, our SAREX Incident Commander,
everyone received some high quality training. Anyone
who is mission qualified can feel free to ask me about
the $16.00 lesson, and I may just fill you in. The
sorties completed everyone headed for home before
the snow storm which seemed to be waiting for us to
finish up, moved in.
If you missed this SAREX, try going on the next one, or
the one after that. I would like us to have at least one
crew member, or ground team member at each SAREX
this year. We got off to a good start, lets see if we can
make it two in a row. Anyone needing help getting
qualified, speak up!
More on FEMA Courses
Ive completed IS-240 Leadership & Influence and IS-
241 Decision Making and Problem Solving over the
holidays. I highly recommend these two courses for all
captains and above, Staff officers (including cadets) ES
leaders, Section Chiefs, Branch Directors and
Commanders. I suspect that for many of you there will
be some material that you already know. I found it
especially useful for helping organizing many things
Ive learned the hard way in life. There was a lot of
filling in information too, tidbits that brought new
understanding to old knowledge.
I have been pleasantly impressed with most of the
courses Ive taken and I really like the on-line aspects
of this training. I download the text, print it out, and
study it at my own pace. Once Im done, I download
and take the final exam. Ive completed over a dozen
courses since I started taking them this past fall, and
Im a very satisfied customer.
BTW, there is no rule that says you have to take the
test, except that you have too to get credit for the
course. You can take the course without testing if you
are not interested in getting credit.
I highly recommend you take as many of these courses
as you can at your own pace. Pick the topics you find
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Middle Tennessee State University are working on astudy to evaluate the effectiveness of Microsoft FlightSimulator in private pilot training.
Microsoft Flight Simulator X ( Image fsplanet.com)
One of the researchers on that project, Wendy
Beckman, began to wonder if the software might also
have an effect on students working toward their
instrument rating. So she designed an online survey,
with just 12 questions, and is inviting instrument-rated
pilots to log on and participate. The survey takes only a
few minutes to complete, and your input will help
Beckman to complete her analysis. "The point of thewhole exercise is just to determine if there is some
usefulness to the software for pilots," she told AVweb.
There are lots of opinions about that, she said, "but it
would be nice to have some data." Pilots can participate
whether or not they have ever used the program, or if
they used it during their training or later to maintain
proficiency. Participants are anonymous, and no
identifying information is collected.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kVYUSBaAfMpBkGxO1KgTdA%3d%3d
Where are they Now
As part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebration, a
'Where are They Now?' Web page has been created so
that viewers can learn where they may see on display
some of the most historic aircraft ever flown:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/history/HistoricAi
interesting ( I would recommend that you co the core
IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800, and then go for
the gold, take what you want, when you want.
Factoid
We have one officer who has completed 17 on line
FEMA courses!!
Factoid
We have 3 officers who have completed IS-100, IS-
200, IS-700 and IS-800!!
Factoid
We have no officers who have completed ICS-300 or
ICS-400!!
Chronological training schedule
17 Jan2009
Lt Morrison ES Training
24 Jan
2009
1st Lt Cuscuna BCUT Training
Squadron HQ 1000-
1300 hrs
21 Feb
2009
Major Snow ES Training
28 Feb or
1 Mar 2009
MAWG MAWG SAREX
28 Mar
2009
Major Snow ES Training
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rcraft/where_are/index.html
An example of the aircraft to be found on the Web page
is the Douglas F5D-1 Skylancer. In May 1970, one of
two F5D-1 Skylancers flown by NASA's Dryden Flight
Research Center was retired and is loaned to the Neil A.
Armstrong Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Douglas F5D-1 Skylancer ( Photo ASA)
Using this aircraft, then-NASA Flight Research Center
test pilot and future first man on the moon Neil
Armstrong developed and flew a launch abort flight
maneuver for the U.S. Air Force's planned X-20 Dyna-
Soar space plane. The maneuver was designed to clear
the Dyna-Soar from its Titan III booster in the event of
an emergency and put the vehicle on a safe approach
to a runway landing.
Article from the NASA web site News Section
team to make Beverly the best, it not the largest
squadron in the wing. Some would argue that we are
already the best.
I hope the Corps of cadets will be pushing 40 cadets
and at least four cadet officers.
I hope the new booster club will be up and running
and helping to keep the squadron afloat and improving.
I hope we will have at least two cadets signed up for a
national activity for the summer of 2010 and a fresh
crop of airman for encampment Corps of cadets lead by
a seasoned cadre of cadet sergeants and cadet officers.
I hope that we will have a comprehensive ES training
program that will be able to provide quality training to
all the squadrons in Northeastern Mass, and the model
for squadrons in other parts of the state.
I hope we will be preparing for our next SUI with
enthusiasm and justifiable assurance that we will
improve as much as we did in 2008.
I hope we have put so many hours on the plane that
we will be upgraded to a glass 182.
I hope some of our majors will be Lt Colonels and at
least one of our captains will be closing in on Major,
and I just know we will have a few freshly minted
captains and 1st Lieutenants.
Yep, 2008 started out a little shaky, but we have come
a long way and the best can be just around the corner.
I know we can improve our squadron, because we
already proved it in 2008
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Deadlines
For the February Eagle Eye
Columns 1 February 2009
DCS, DCC, Safety Officer, Professional Development Officer,
Health Services Officer, AEO, ESO, FO, Cadets and of course
from the Squadron Commander.
News stories 7 February 2009
Promotions, Missions and other late breaking material.
Service Members
Kelly Buck
US Post Office
Cadet Kelly Buck
P.O. Box 0736
West Point, NY 10997
Reports Due
James M. McIntosh, Major CAP
Administration Officer
The following reports are due NLT Jan 10 to WingHeadquarters.
Monthly Unit Safety Report (SE)
MWF 2-17 A/C Report & NER Flight Log (DOO/FMM)
CAPF 99, Flight Release Log (SD, DO)
MWF 73, Vehicle Inspection (LGT)
Quicken RPT 173-2, Quarterly Finance (FM)
Quarterly Public Affairs (PA)
CAPF 34 or MWF 10-1, Chaplain (HC) (due 5th)
MWF 8-0, Aerospace Education (ETA)
MWF 2-12 ES Resource Survey (DOS)
Unit Duty Assignment Personnel Authorization (DP)
The following reports are due NLT Feb 10 to Wing HQ.
A reminder that any reports that are to be submitted to
Wing HQ, especially by the Responsible Department and
IS NOT mailed through the Squadron Admin Office, a
copy must be submitted to Administration for our records.
W E B P L A C E S
OFFICIAL BEVERLY SQUADRON SITE
http://bvycap.homesite.net/
CADET WEB PAGES
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NER-MA-019
SENIOR WEB PAGES
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BVYCOMP/
OFFICIAL CAPWEB SITES
http://www.mawg.cap.gov/
http://www.ner.cap.gov/
http://www.cap.gov/
https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx
Jan 2008 Squadron Stats
Cadets Seniors
5 1 Promotions
1 0 New Members
28 31 Current Membership
1 2 Awards
0 0 ES Quals
- 28 Specialty - Enrolled *
- 26 Specialty - Technician *
- 7 Specialty - Senior *
- 3 Specialty - Master *
1 Mission callouts, 1 Missions, 0 Finds
* Only active seniors tabulated
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Moose Miniatures
Need to keep those restless fingers busy? Stop by
Moose Miniatures 160 Newburyport Tpke in Rowley
Mass and purchase a high quality model kit. Moose is
located next door to the Agawam Diner on the corner of
Routes 113 and 1 in Rowley Massachusetts.
Wanted - Cell Phones
Used cell phones to recycle into calling cards for the
troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. See Captain Buck if you
have a phone or want more information.
Wanted
Fund raising ideas. The best ideas include someone
willing to run the fundraiser. All fundraisers must comply
with all local, state, federal laws and the regulations of
the Civil Air Patrol. Anyone with an idea, best or other
wise should contact Major Thomas Lyons any
Wednesday night at the squadron HQ. You can also
reply to the Eagle eye, and we will see to it that your idea
gets to the Major
Northshore MallPeabody
Let us feed your herd.Chick-fil-A is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Chick-fil-A is anywhere you are.Online ordering available at: www.chick-fil-a.com/northshoremall
Any occasion. Anywhere!Let Chick-fil-A be a part of your community, organization or next event.
For more information contact Bill Minton our Marketing Director at(978) 766-8317 or email him at [email protected].
And remember to Eat Mor Chikin.
Something Different Cafe
Hungry? stop into the Something Different Cafe located atBeverly Airport East side, Tuesday - Sunday 7 AM to
2PM. Also opening Friday and Saturday nights starting
Later this June.
http://www.beverlyairportcafe.com/
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INDEXAdvertizing, 25Aerospace Education, 4Aerospace Education Current
Event, 4Bits and Bytes, 12Cadet of the Month, 1Commanders Message, 2Communications, 3
DCC Message, 2DCS Message, 2Deadlines, 24ES Training, 3Health Services, 9PAO, 7Professional Development, 7Promotions, 1
Region Staff College, 15Reports Due, 24Ribbon Fun, 8Safety, 6Service Members, 24Squadron Stats, 24Web Places, 24
Welcome New Members
Cadets
C/AB Rachael Wilkins Melrose
Seniors
None
Squadron Calendar Night Uniform Cadets Seniors All
21 January 08 BDU PT, Leadership Training TBD
28 January 08 Blues Leadership Lab,Boards TBD
4 February 08 Blues AE, Debriefing Staff Meeting Promotions & Awards
11 February 08 BDU Testing, PT, Moral Leadership TBD Safety Briefing
Special Events
Date OIC Event
17 Jan 2009 Major Snow ES Training
24 January 2009 1st Lt Cuscuna BCUT Training Squadron HQ 1000-1300 hrs
28 January 2009 Major Lyons Awards Meeting
9 February 2009 Major Lyons Airport commission meeting
28 Feb 1 Mar 2009 MAWG SAREX
9 March 2009 Major Lyons Airport commission meeting
20-22 March 2009 Capt Claire Belden MAWG Conference Springfield MA
4 or 5 Apr 2009 MAWG SAREX
13 April 2009 Major Lyons Airport commission meeting
20 Apr 2009 MAWG Boston Marathon ES Personnel needed
11 May 2009 Major Lyons Airport commission meeting
Beverly Composite Squadron
Headquarters
Beverly Municipal Airport
56 L.P. Henderson Rd
Beverly, Ma. 01915
978-921-5454
http://bvycap.homesite.net
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