![](media/image1.png){width="1.2416666666666667in" height="1.25in"}CIVIL
AIR PATROL

United States Air Force Auxiliary

Squadron 23 (CA-016), Marin Air Rescue, California Wing

551 AIRPORT ROAD, BOX 15

NOVATO CA 94945-1404

[http://flt23.cawg.cap.gov](http://flt23.cawg.cap.gov/)

<pcrca016@earthlink.net>

Phone/Fax: (415) 897-2777

# MARIN SAREX -- PLRCA04-017

**[30 Apr-2 May 2004]{.underline}**

**[SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (Rev B, 4/30/04)]{.underline}**

**[http://sq23.cawg.cap.gov]{.underline}**

**GOALS:**

-   Reinforce Necessity of Safety

-   Incident Command System (ICS) Development and Proficiency

-   Emergency Field Skills (Ground and Air) Development and
    Proficiency**\
    **

**AIRPORT PROCEDURES AND CONSIDERATIONS:**

-   "Gnoss Field" (pronounced with a silent G) -- DVO
    (<http://www.airnav.com/airport/KDVO>)

-   Runways 13 and 31 (3300 x 75 feet, paved, lighted, VASI, 2ft MSL)

-   All patterns are NE of the airport (Right Traffic 31, Left Traffic
    13), TPA 1002ft MSL

-   Noise sensitive area SE of airport. Avoid straight-in
    31/straight-out 13. Calm or direct crosswind use 13.

-   TFR expected at Sears Point Raceway 5NM East of Gnoss...check
    NOTAMS!

-   Common reporting points:

    -   "Mouth of the river (where it opens to the Bay)" when inbound
        from the South

    -   "Sears Point (Raceway)" when inbound from the East (if not under
        TFR!)

    -   "Bend in the River" when on the 45 for 31

-   Fuel is available via truck (contact "EMC Fuel" on CTAF or
    415-897-1653)

-   Park in marked spaces (South end of the ramp). Numbers are 410-414
    and 610-614, all facing the runway. Planes with CAP paint scheme in
    row 600. There will be no ramp fees for planes involved in the
    SAREX!

-   [Cautions:]{.underline}

    -   Towers East of the airport are 520 feet MSL and just inside the
        pattern

    -   Prevalent winds are from the SW-to-W (brush up on crosswinds
        before arrival!)

**COMMUNICATIONS:**

-   Airport:

    -   AWOS: 120.675 or 415-897-2236 or 877/ANY-AWOS

    -   CTAF: 123.075 (also used for "EMC Fuel")

    -   NorCal App: 124.325 inbound, outbound, & IFR clearances (new
        frequency)\
        NOTE! As of this publication, the old OAK Center Freq 127.8 is
        still being used! Check NOTAMs.

    -   Transponder: As assigned by Center (CAP is trying to arrange
        dedicated codes for the weekend but this has not yet
        materialized).

-   CAP ("Marin Base"):

    -   CAP Acft: Mt Diablo Alternate Repeater (or as
        assigned)...pre-departure radio check\
        NOTE: Use channel 84 on Tait 2020 radios, check frequency card
        on Midland radios

    -   Private Acft: 131.8...pre-departure radio check

    -   Ground Teams: Mt Diablo Alternate Repeater (or as assigned)
        ...pre-departure radio check

    -   Base Phone: 415-897-2777

    -   Flight Releases: Base Phone or 707-235-2524 or 415-336-5196 or
        415-302-9384

**INBOUND & OUTBOUND CONSIDERATIONS:**

-   All inbound flights require flight release by Marin Base prior to
    departure. The use of other Flight Release Officers is not
    permitted. Prepare CAPF 104 in advance (see
    <http://cawg.cap.gov/html/operations/mes.htm>). Call between 1700
    and 2000 the night before the proposed flight for final release.

-   All inbound and outbound flights \> 50NM require filing and use of
    FAA flight plan

-   If equipped, DF and CAP FM radio will be on and monitored for the
    entire duration of the exercise, including travel to and from

-   All outbound flights require positive closure via flight release
    numbers noted above or radio

-   Driving directions can be found on the Squadron 23 website under
    "About"

**TIMING:**

-   Friday:

    -   1700-2000: Meeting of ICS Staff Mentors and phone briefings of
        Saturday's inbound pilots

-   Saturday:

    -   0730-0830: Check-In

    -   0845-0915: Briefing for All Personnel

    -   0930-1700: Ground and Air Crews briefed and sent into the field

    -   1700-2000: Closure of outbound flight releases and phone
        briefings of Sunday's inbound pilots

-   Sunday:

    -   0730-0830: Check-In

    -   0845-0915: Briefing for All Personnel

    -   0930-1700: Ground and Air Crews briefed and sent into the field

    -   1700-2000: Closure of outbound flight releases

**PERSONAL GEAR:**

-   Appropriate uniforms are mandatory for all roles.

-   ID Card to confirm current membership. ES card to confirm ratings
    (MMU will also be referenced).

-   Gridded charts with numbers confirmed against Marin Base charts

-   Bring digital cameras if available

**MISCELLANEOUS:**

-   Please fuel and pay after each flight, including inbounds. Don't
    leave us to try to work out any unpaid bills!

-   Competency checks will be conducted prior to all air and ground
    sorties...know your regs and equipment

-   Restrooms: 2 inside Pilots' Lounge, 1 "mobile" outside Pilots'
    Lounge, 1 in Piper building

-   Cell phone service at the field is very good. There's also a Pilots'
    Lounge phone for FAA flight plans.

-   Computers are available with excellent internet access...please
    become more familiar with the WMU!

-   Emergency: Dial 911. The closest urgent care facility is Novato
    Community Hospital (Southbound 101 2 minutes to Roland, East over
    the freeway then left to 180 Rowland Way). (415) 209-1300

**FIRST STEPS UPON ARRIVAL AT BASE:**

-   Register (CAPID, ES Card, \$20, Sign in acft/vehicles, Sign release
    and get photographed for History Channel)

-   Remove all personal gear from airplanes and turn in keys for safety
    inspection

-   Get refreshments (and stay hydrated)

-   Confirm chart gridding with master and prepare for general briefing

-   Get started on your weight and balance. Don't give the briefers a
    blank stare when they ask for it.

-   Prepare Form 108 for inbound leg. Get Form 104 to prepare for first
    sortie

**15-MINUTE CLASSES WHICH WILL BE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SAREX:**

-   POD - How should I calculate it and what does it mean?

-   Form 108\'s - How can I accelerate my reimbursement?

-   Triangulation -- What is it, how well does it work, and what are the
    common errors?

-   Past Accidents -- Why they happened, how hard are they to spot, what
    we can learn?

-   MMU -- What is it, why should I know how to use it?

-   ICS - How does it really work, why do we use it, why are there so
    many forms?

-   UTM -- Why must we know this, is it really this simple?

-   Wing Null -- You mean I can DF effectively with my own airplane?

-   Stealth Radio -- Why didn't anyone tell me this cool stuff before?

-   Reporting -- What are the most common "I found it" reporting errors?

-   Panel-mounted GPS -- That's why I couldn't get it to display my
    grid?

-   Handheld GPS -- You mean I'm not the only one who didn't know all
    these tricks?

-   Other -- What little nagging questions do I have that someone here
    could answer?

**REIMBURSEMENT:**

-   Form 108 must be complete, match Form 104/109, include receipts, and
    arrive by May 8

-   Mail to:

    -   Civil Air Patrol (SAREX)

    -   551 Airport Road, Box 15

    -   Novato, CA 94945

MICHAEL ALLEN GREG FELTON

2LT, SAREX Project Officer CAPT, Commander Squadron 23

**[MARIN SAREX -- PLRCA04-017]{.underline}**

**[30 Apr-2 May 2004]{.underline}**

**[SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (Rev A, 4/26/04)]{.underline}**

[**http://sq23.cawg.cap.gov**](http://sq23.cawg.cap.gov/)

**[WISHLIST]{.underline}**

**ITEMS SQUADRON 23 WILL DONATE TO THE "HIGHEST BIDDER":**

-   Hanging white boards (3'x 4')

-   T-34 canopy

-   Various computers, monitors, tape backups, fax machines, copiers,
    cables, etc

-   Solid tubes for storage and protection of DF antennas

-   Plastic Inbox/Outbox trays

-   Squadron message board (white linoleum set up with clips,
    clipboards, and engraved titles for each officer)

-   Inkjet printers (1 black/white, 1 color)

-   Fax (HP FAX 300)

-   Rolling cart for overhead projector/TV/etc

-   Aluminum tubing (various diameters)

-   Electric pencil sharpener

-   TV (Toshiba 24" Color, working condition unknown)

-   VCR (Mitsubishi HS-U580 Perfectape, working condition unknown)

-   Office desk

-   Wooden podium

**ITEMS NEEDED BY SQUADRON 23:**

-   Model airplane for classroom flight instruction

-   Cadet uniforms (blues, BDUs, etc)

-   Books, video tapes, and DVDs to supplement our Aviation Education
    library

-   110V Generator

-   Building alarm

-   Screens for all windows

-   Construction materials to build a disabled persons ramp

-   Flight suits

-   Flags (CA and US)

-   DF equipment with 243MHz capability

-   Large tent/shade device

-   Copier (or copier repair services)

-   ELT magnetic mount car roof antennas

-   Professional exterior sign

-   LCD projector

-   HF radio

-   Van or Expedition for Cadets

-   Airplane

Contact:

Greg Felton <gregoryrfelton@yahoo.com>

CC, Squadron 23 415-336-5196