# Presentation: 671412

## WELCOMECALIFORNIA WING3rd ANNUAL CHECK PILOTCONFERENCE28 AUG 04

- Fresno, CA
- PLR CA04-036

## STANDARDIZATION &EVALUATION

- 	LTC Joseph L. Chizmadia
- 	3622 Kalsmann Dr. #2
- 	Los Angeles, CA. 90016

## WELCOME & INTRO

- 	  WING HQS DOV STAFF  & GUESTS
-      		DIRECTOR: 		LTC Joseph L. Chizmadia
-     		DEPUTY DIRECTOR: 	CPT John Lewis
-      		ASST DIRECTOR: 		1LT Gregory M. McIndoe (MIS/Admin)
-      		ASST DIRECTOR: 		MAJ David Widrig (Glider - South)
-      		ASST DIRECTOR: 		CPT Tom Hird (Glider - North)
-      		ASST DIRECTOR: 		CPT Michael Watkins (NSPSC/FIRC)
-       	ADMIN ASSIST: 		2LT Alexander Goldberg

## STANDARDIZATION & EVALUATION OFFICER 

-      Manages aircrew standardization and evaluation activities. They shall:
-    Develop and implement a check pilot program.
-  	  Conduct evaluation of check pilot program in subordinate units.
-    Evaluate aircrew techniques and ability using appropriate publications and checklists.
-    Evaluate aircrew techniques in mission planning, briefings, mission execution, and
- 	             critiques.
-    Perform spot evaluation checks as appropriate.
-    Continually evaluate aircrew training procedures and techniques.
-  	  Administer written examinations and document flight evaluation checks.
-    Analyze evaluation data for trends that indicate changes in the program or additional
-              training needs for individual pilots.
-     The standardization/evaluation officer should be familiar with CAPP 212; CAP directives in
-     the 50, 55, 60, and 62 series; FAR Parts 1, 43, 61, 91; and FAR Advisory Circulars in the 61
-     and 91 series.

## EVAL & JUDGEMENT

***Form 5 checkpilot experience/quals***
- Conduct of Form 5
- Form 5/Flight Review
- Use of checkpilot checklist – see handout

## Form 5 Rides For MPS

- 	With the majority of our pilots flying as Mission Pilot Standards, it is critical that all check rides be conducted in a manner that will allow the check pilot to become aware of any hazardous attitudes, poor piloting skills and any questionable judgment issues, that may relate to mission flight operations.
- Can a non MPS Check Pilot accomplish this task?

## Our Situation

- The last 2 pilot fatalities in Cal Wing were on a “mission”.
- Although the final report has not been issued, and while weather was most likely a major factor, it was poor judgment that was the killer.

## How Did This Happen?

- Prior Form 5 rides may not have had enough emphasis on judgment as it relates to a “Mission” environment.
- Prior Form 91 rides may have been given by a Mission Check Pilot, who did not have sufficient experience to set up a scenario which would have exposed potential hazardous attitudes.

## Alternatives Considered

- A formal change to Cal Wing policy where all Check Pilots may be required to hold at a minimum, a Mission Pilot E.S. rating.
- This proposed change may provide an enhanced skill set for the Check Pilot to draw on when evaluating a MPS during the F-5 ride.

## The Down Side

- A new requirement for all Check Pilots to be MPS rated may cause some current and potential Check Pilots to discontinue, or not peruse the rating.

## Alternatives Considered

- Substantially change the Mission Check Pilot qualifications.
- Initial Mission Check Pilot applicants would need a recommendation from their Group Stan-Eval officer to apply.
- New more stringent pilot qualifications would apply.
- Design and implement a new course for non-CFI Mission Check Pilots.
- One day of classroom, and 1⁄2 day of flight training.

## Alternatives Considered

- Develop a Practical Test Standard for the F-91, that would define the minimum completion standard for each element on the F-91.
- Require right seat pilot competency  demonstration for non-CFI Mission Check Pilots annually.

## Paving The Way For Change

- Work is underway on a F-91 PTS proposal.
- Solicitation of Chief Check Pilots to submit comments on these proposed actions.
- Provide a forum for all interested CAP members to submit comments prior to a final draft proposal.

## Our Vision for the Future

- Raise the F91 check ride standards.
- Provide uniformity in check ride administration, especially the 91.
- Provide a F-91 PTS.
- All check rides will have a CFI at the controls.
- All check rides will have completion standards based on mission flight skill levels.

## We Must Insure:

- Competency Of Our Evaluators.
- Professionalism During Performance.
- Consistency In Applying The Standard.

## Questions and Comments 

- Going Forward

## EVAL & JUDGEMENT

- Form 5 checkpilot experience/quals
***Conduct of Form 5***
- Form 5/Flight Review
- Use of checkpilot checklist – see handout

## CHECK RIDE PREPARATION

## THIS MODULE CONTAINS:

***Responsibility for knowing the requirements***
***Responsibility for for readiness***
***When the check ride begins***
***Key questions to ask***
***Pre-check-ride dual O.K.?***
***Criteria for success of the ground portion***
***Importance for standardization***

## RESPONSIBILITY for KNOWING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAP CHECK RIDE

*   *
***The Check Pilot  ***_***and***_
***The Applicant***

## RESPONSIBILITY for READINESS FOR A CAP CHECK RIDE

***Mostly the ***_***applicant’s***_*** responsibility***
***Check Pilot, however, ***_***verifies***_*** readiness***
***(Avoids wasted time by all)***

## WHEN DOES A CHECK RIDE BEGIN?

_***The first contact***_*** - when the request is made***
***Questions to ask: ******(as appropriate)***
***How many hours ***_***PIC***_***?***
***How many hours high-performance?***
***How much C-182 time?***
***How many hours last 90 days?  30 days?***
***Do you have a personal copy of ***_***CAPR 60-1***_*** and do you ***_***know what’s in it***_***?***
***Others?  Sometimes the ride ends here. ******(more - next slide)***

## THE FIRST CONTACT (continued)

**If O.K. so far, ask:**
***Is the on-line 60-1 written exam taken?***
***Are aircraft questionnaire(s) filled out ***_***fresh***_***?***
***Is FAA 90-day passenger-carrying requirement met?***
***	******If “no” to any of these then, “call me back when, etc.”***

## THE FIRST CONTACT (continued)

**If O.K. so far, ask the big question:**
***“******Could you pass an FAA flight exam for the certificate you will exercise in CAP?  ******and***
***“******Can you pass it in the aircraft you will fly in CAP?”***
***	***
***	******If “no” or “maybe” to any of these then, “call me back when, etc.”  Which leads us to another question.******  ******(next slide)***

## IF THE APPLICANT NEEDS TRAINING OR BRUSH-UP

**Can or should you give any pre-dual  ****(assumes you are a CFI.)**
***Discuss this among yourselves (5 minutes).***
***Then see next slide.***

## IF THE APPLICANT NEEDS TRAINING OR BRUSH-UP (continued)

**Can or should you give any pre-dual?  ****(assumes you are a CFI.)**
***Discuss this among yourselves (5 minutes).***
***Then see next slide.***

## IF THE APPLICANT NEEDS TRAINING OR BRUSH-UP (continued)

**Can or should you give any pre-dual?  **
**Yes?  No? “It depends?”  Some thoughts:**
** *****No CAP regulation against it except:***
***No******	******	******can change hands ***
***It would have to be “free dual”***
***The Check Pilot is PIC & responsible.***
**It’s up to you.  Some will.  Some won’t. *****(continued)***

## IF THE APPLICANT NEEDS TRAINING OR BRUSH-UP (continued)

**Some additional thoughts on the subject:**
** *****Some feel “free dual” is above and beyond.  (CAP also has doctors and lawyers)***
***Pilots bring basic skills and proficiency to CAP - we ***_***evaluate***_*** these skills***
***We ***_***do***_***, however, teach pilots how to search.***
**Again, it’s up to you.  **

## THE DAY OF THE CHECK RIDE:

**Prior to engine start:**
***Documents***
***Pilot certificates etc.***
***Aircraft - airworthiness, comm, etc.***
***Uniform***
***Flight release.  ******(If they did not get a flight release, you have reason to believe they may not really know the 60-1.)***
**	****If problems here, do we terminate? ****(see next slide)**

## DO WE TERMINATE?

***Documents?***
***Pilot certificates etc?  ******YES! No exceptions***
***Aircraft - airworthiness, comm, etc.  ******Airworthiness, YES! No exceptions.  Comm? It’s up to you but if the CFI can’t talk to ATC - hmmm.***
***Uniform? ******YES! No exceptions***
***Flight release.  ******PROBABLY, But use your own judgement.   Discussion?  (see next slide)***
**Bottom line - you would be justified in not flying for any of the above!**

## DO WE TERMINATE?

**Some additional criteria & thoughts:**
***Is knowledge of 60-1 really there?  (Do not rely entirely on on-line Quiz.)***
***Does applicant have a proper respect for the rules?***
***Is applicant’s overall attitude correct?  “This is dumb, etc.”***
**The Check Pilot needs to be **_**Friendly**_**, **_**Firm**_**, **_**Fair**_**.**

## REMEMBER!

***REMEMBER!***

**Your job as a CAP Check Pilot **_**is**_** also to be:**
*** ******Consistent  ******(We treat all pilots the same)***
*** ******Standardized  ******(We all operate according to the same criteria)***
*** ******Professional  ******(Knowledge, dignity, etc.)***
**Your job is **_**not**_** to be a “buddy”.  All of us must be aligned with the same Regulations and requirements.  If you find this difficult, please stand down.  **_**Too much is at stake**_**.**

## CHECK RIDE PREPARATION

***Comments?  Questions?***
***Experiences?***

## EVAL & JUDGEMENT

- Form 5 checkpilot experience/quals
- Conduct of Form 5
***Form 5/Flight Review***
- Use of checkpilot checklist – see handout

## EVAL & JUDGEMENT

- Form 5 Weak Areas –
-     landing flare (use of power)  cross wind landings
-     crew briefing/duties               density altitude
-     strange field ops                     night flying
-     a/c upgrade                             a/c parking
-     failed Form 5                          re-training/re-check

## EVAL & JUDGEMENT

- Conduct of Form 91
- Use of checkpilot checklist – see handout

## Conducting A Form 91 Checkride

- Have a current CAPR 60-1 plus supplements in your possession.
- Use attachment 6 to CAPR 60-1 as checklist.
- Make sure applicant has completed the Form 91 pre-checkride package.
- Review completed Mission Pilot Training record with applicant if this is initial check (attached), if renewal ask key questions about grid procedures (i.e. density altitude, track spacing, turbulence in mountain and desert, etc.).
- Have applicant show results of form 116 & 117 quiz.

## Conducting A Form 91 Checkride(CONTINUED)

- Have applicant show logbook for currency and type of missions flown in past two years.
- Have a copy of audio panel, GPS and CAP radio cheat sheet (attached).
- Have applicant demonstrate use of GPS (enter WPT, show Lat/Long, scroll info, etc.).
- Have applicant demonstrate use of audio panel (ISO switch) & CAP radio.

## Conducting A Form 91 Checkride(CONTINUED)

- Use Mountain Fury form 91 guide as basis for conducting your checkride.
- Be in proper uniform, flight suit, boots and gloves (make sure proper patches and badges are worn correctly i.e. leather name badge, not cloth per CAPM 39-1).

## EVAL & JUDGEMENT

- Form 91 Weak Areas –
-                           grid location(visual & elect)
-                           crew briefing/duties
-                           use of GPS
-                           use of CAP radio
-                           use of intercom
-                           mission sign-in
- 			     108 submission- maint. money

## Crew Resource Mgm’t

- Crew Briefing – see handout
- Specific duties –scanner/observer
-                               co-pilot
- Transport Missions
- SAR Missions –grid/route
- ARI
- HSI

## WMU/FMS/MIMS

- All pilot data input by unit/indv.
- Info verified by unit CC or higher Hq’s

## TOW PILOTS

- Pre-qualifications
- (See Handout)

## Glider Tow Pilots Pre-Qualifications

- Be an active CAP Pilot at least 18 years of age with at least a FAA private pilot certificate and current 3rd class medical.
- Must have a minimum of 250 hours PIC in a single engine aircraft. Have a minimum of 50 hours in high performance aircraft with at least 25 take-offs and landings.
- Complete a Form 5 checkride and be designated in writing (Form 2A) with approval from Wing Hqs/DOV.
- Meet requirements of FAR 61.69.

## Glider Tow Pilots Pre-Qualifications(CONTINUED)

- Read and understand FAR 91.309.
- Be familiar with operating procedures in effect at glider site prior to conducting any glider activity.
- Complete CAP/SSA on line tow pilot course and quiz.
- Complete CAP/SSA on line wing runner course and quiz.

## SAFETY TRENDS

- Recent Accidents(See Handout)
- CAWg trends – hard landings
-                               prop strikes – tow bar
-                               cross wind landing
-                               map reading skills
-                               slow flight – min a/s turns
-                               wing tip strike
-                               wing into pole
- 			         wing into hangar

## QUESTIONS?DISCUSSION?

## QUESTIONS?DISCUSSION?

## QUESTIONS?DISCUSSION?

## DOV TREND PROGRAM

- Number of checkrides – 1 Jan – 30 Jun 03
-               Form 5     101      # Failed  3
-               Form 91    17       # Failed  3
- Number of checkrides – 1 Jul – 31 Dec 03
-               Form 5      82       # Failed  1
-               Form 91    28       # Failed  0
- Number of checkrides – 1 Jan – 30 Jun 04
-               Form 5      90       # Failed  6
-               Form 91    22       # Failed  0

**QUESTIONS?**
**DISCUSSION?**