Miami Senior Squadron One- CAP

04/16/2023

Congratulations commander Horowitz

04/16/2023

Congratulations to Lt Col Horowitz

06/13/2022

Very proud of Nelson and mark for completing check pilot school.

From the June issue of the FLWG Gator Gazette newsletter:

Florida Wing Check Pilot School
By Maj. Sybrian Castleman, CAP
Public Affairs Officer, Florida Wing
Photo by Lt. Col. Sam Chiodo, CAP

Lakeland, Fla. - Flight is at the heart of what Civil Air Patrol is as an organization. This means that Civil Air Patrol pilots flying any of our over 550 single engine aircraft must be safe, qualified, and meet the requirements of the FAA Private Pilot Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Civil Air Patrol Check Pilots are responsible for assuring that all CAP pilots are able to meet the highest of standards of flight safety and proficiency.

Once every four years, Check Pilots and Mission Check Pilots must complete the National Check Pilot Standardization Course which is offered in a virtual interactive platform. In Florida Wing, both Check Pilots and Mission Pilots must also complete a two-day in-residence training seminar prior to being appointed and then at least once every two years in order to maintain that certification.

This year, the Florida Wing Check Pilot School was held at the Lakeland Linder Airport over a weekend in May. Lt. Col. Russ Reichmann, Florida Wing Director of Standardization and Evaluation, was the project officer and lead instructor for this year’s Check Pilot School.

Col. Luis Garcia, National Assistant Senior Program Manager, Standardization and Evaluation gave a presentation on NHQ Initiatives and Lt. Col. Al Van Lengen, Southeast Region Director of Operations and FAA Inspector gave a presentation on Evaluation Techniques and use of the ACS.

Additional presenters included: Lt. Col. John May and Capt. Cesar Hernandez from HQ FLWG; Maj. Ayrton Ingle, HQ Group 4; Lt. Col. Mark Modrich, Miami Senior One Squadron; Capt. Brian Tourkin, Fernandina Senior Squadron; Maj. Michael Banner, Jacksonville Composite Squadron; and Capt. Michael Thometz, Emerald Coast Senior Squadron. In all, twenty-two students completed this year’s course. Lt. Col. Sam Chiodo and Capt. Barbara Rich filled support staff roles for the Check Pilot School weekend.

Be sure to check out the National Standardization and Evaluation Monthly Newsletter for training updates and great information which you can find at this link: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/emergency-services/aircraft-operations/standardization--evaluation-newsletters

Full June issue of the Gator Gazette can be found here:
https://flwg.cap.gov/media/cms/Gator_Gazette_June_2022_3D242DAED7E45.pdf

04/28/2021

Great read!

Nurturing a Passion for Aviation
Flying with Civil Air Patrol
By Paul Cianciolo
Source: FAA Safety Briefing, Sept/Oct 2016

"It’s been 20 years, but I still remember my very first experience with Civil Air Patrol (CAP). I was in high school and went with a friend to the local airport to learn a little more about the nonprofit and Air Force Auxiliary. The idea that we — as kids — could volunteer for something useful and serve our local community in a unique way was inspiring. We were originally focused on saving lives through CAP’s search and rescue missions looking for missing aircraft.

Actually flying the aircraft hadn’t crossed my mind yet ... until the Army landed a Blackhawk helicopter in front of the CAP meeting area so the cadets could hop in and look around. I was hooked, and my love for aviation grew beyond what I had ever imagined possible. Here’s a look at what volunteering with CAP can do for your inner-aviator at any age."

(Photo is from the article.)

CLICK THE LINK to read the full article found starting on page 10.
https://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2016/media/SepOct2016.pdf

04/27/2021

MAJ. Allocco at check pilot school.

04/23/2021

FLORIDA WING SUMMER ENCAMPMENT
Camp Blanding Joint Training Center
June 26, 2021 – July 3, 2021

Senior Member and Cadet Staff Arrival June 24th
Student Arrival June 26th

Commander: Capt Craig G Ortman
Cadet Commander: TBA

ALL STAFF APPLICATIONS OPEN - SENIOR MEMBER AND CADET

ALL STUDENT REGISTRATIONS OPEN - STUDENT (FIRST TIME) AND ADVANCED TRAINING SQUADRON (ATS)

COVID-19
Per NHQ Guidelines: All activities may be subject to change. Please note that the hosting wing must be in Phase III of COVID-19 remobilization 50 days prior to the start of the activity. All attendees must also be from areas in Phase III of COVID-19 remobilization.

Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP)
Thanks to Air Force support, CAP has special funding available this year to cover encampment fees, uniforms, and other costs associated with our encampment program, with an emphasis on serving economically disadvantaged cadets.

This application can be accessed via the “Cadet Programs” module on eServices. Please see the National CEAP page for more information, including detailed application instructions. Please note the FLWG staff has no access to a cadet’s application nor are we able to check the status of an application.

PLEASE VISIT THE FLORIDA WING WEBSITE -
2021 SUMMER ENCAMPMENT PAGE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, INCLUDING STAFF APPLICATION INFORMATION, AND STUDENT REGISTRATION

CLICK THE LINK
https://gofloridawing.org/summer-encampment/

04/22/2021

https://youtu.be/AVR1DRX1DlI

The Florida Aviation Network (FAN) broadcast daily from the SUN ‘n FUN campus. Scheduled interviews occurred at 9:30, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 1:00, & 1:3...

02/18/2021

We finally have a schedule and registration for NESA 2021. With COVID restrictions it has taken some extra time to work on schedules and get dates secured. Because of so many units rescheduling at Camp Atterbury, we were forced to be a little later than usual. Registration is now open.

01/17/2021

Great article of Civil Air Patrol pilots talk about their vaccine delivery mission;
Fighting the virus
We debrief a Civil Air Patrol pilot who flew a batch of lifesaving vaccine to a remote community in Minnesota. (Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Robert Bowden, CAP.)

Civil Air Patrol pilots talk about their vaccine delivery mission; AOPA Editor at Large Dave Hirschman and his brother Harry fly an AirCam from Nevada to Maryland. Going missed on an instrument approach in the Idaho mountains.

06/29/2020

Alaska Wing, Civil Air Patrol regularly partners with the USCG District of Alaska, providing a cost effective and efficient means of transportation in rural Alaska

06/09/2020

The U.S. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has awarded a contract to Textron Aviation for the purchase of 17 Cessna piston engine aircraft.

05/07/2020

Volunteer members across the country are transporting coronavirus tests and supplies; Eric Shawn reports.