You can download this page in MS Word or PDF at the bottom of the page OverviewWe have one aircraft based at Dallas Love Field (KDAL), a
Cessna 172. You need an initial
checkout in this aircraft and each type you want to fly in CAP.
If you are 18 years and older, and a CAP member you could be
a valued asset to the organization by becoming a Search and Rescue Mission
Pilot Trainee. The first step is becoming a CAP Pilot and earning
your wings. Below is a list of
instructions explaining how to become a pilot in Civil Air Patrol. Before you can
apply:
You must complete Level 1 Orientation, Cadet Protection
training, Equal Opportunity, Operational Security, and view the Aircraft Ground
Handling Safety Video prior to applying to become a CAP Pilot. Prerequisites:- Obtain your CAP ID card and your CAP uniform (minimum
blue CAP polo shirt, gray pants, black shoes).
- As a basic qualification, you must have at least an
FAA Private Pilot certificate, hold a current class 3 medical certificate and
be FAA current to carry passengers.
- Your logbook must contain a current flight
review, in accordance with FAR 61.56
Study materials:
- CAPR 70-1, CAP
Flight Management.
- CAPP 60-40 (Formerly CAPP 52-7), Cadet Orientation Flight
Syllabus, if you wish to become a Cadet Orientation Pilot (requires at least
200 hours PIC). Click Here.
- AFROTC MOU, If you wish to fly
funded AFROTC flights (requires at least 300 hours PIC) you will need to review
the AFROTC MOU.
Search for AFROTC/AFJROTC/CAP Flight Orientation Program.
- If you are not familiar with the
requirements of the Private Pilot Practical Test Standards (PTS), purchase a
copy from any pilot shop or download it
free from the FAA.
- Go to the Emergency Services section
of this website and get the POH for the desired aircraft type – Read the POH
and know the Cessna 172′s Speeds, Emergency Procedures Bold Face items, and
Systems. Review the C172 Flying Notes.
- Go to the Emergency Services section
of this website and review the training presentations on the Garmin 430 GPS.
Download the Garmin 430 simulator and practice. As a minimum know: Direct To
Waypoints, Display information about Waypoints, and use of the MAP Page.
- Review the Aspen system and be able
to have a basic operational understanding of the system.
- Review the operation of the aircraft
audio panel the PMA7000M for CAP. You should know how to turn on the radios, configure the
audio panel to use them, explain the how the audio panel works, establish
communications with the radios, and know what the two or three position toggle
switch does.
Complete these Tests
- For an initial or annual CAPF 5
flight check, take and pass the current online CAPR 60-1 Form 5 Annual Examination–Powered. This is a 21-question, open book test. You must complete
it not more than 60 days before your flight check. Print the completion
certificate and bring it with you to the flight check. This examination is not
required if you have a current CAPF 5 and are simply adding a new aircraft
qualification.
- If you are or wish to become a Cadet
Orientation Pilot, also take and pass the current online Cadet Orientation Pilot Quiz, either with or without ROTC. This is also an open-book
test and can be found by following the link above. Print the completion
certificate and bring it with you to the flight check.
Complete these Documents
- Complete an Airplane Questionnaire Attachment 4 to CAPR 60-1 for the aircraft to be used.
- Download and print two copies of the
CAP Form 5. Fill
in all of the top boxes except the Additional CAP Endorsements section.
If you anticipate flying a CAP aircraft in IMC then check the Instrument box
and be
- prepared to demonstrate instrument proficiency. If you have 200+ hours PIC
time, then check the Cadet Orientation Pilot box so you can fly cadets on
Orientation Flights.
Prepare for the Flight Check
- AIRSPEEDVideo – How to Pass Your CAP Form 5 Checkride
- Your CAPF 5 oral evaluation will be based mainly on the
following regulations, so you should refresh your knowledge of them before the
flight check.
- Parts 61 and 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Aeronautical Information Manual.
- CAPR 70-1, CAP
Flight Management.
- CAPP 60-40 (Formerly CAPP 52-7), Cadet Orientation Flight
Syllabus, if you wish to become a Cadet Orientation Pilot (requires at least
200 hours PIC).
- AFROTC MOU, If you wish to fly
funded AFROTC flights (requires at least 300 hours PIC) you will need to review
the AFROTC MOU.
- It is recommended that you take the
short CAPF 5 On-line Course.
- Review the CAPF 5, Attachment 5 to
CAPR 60-1, and the current FAA Private Pilot PTS for the class of airplane to be used. If you are instrument
rated and plan to seek instrument privileges in CAP aircraft, you should also
review the current FAA Instrument Rating PTS. These documents will tell you how the flight check will be
performed and what maneuvers you may be required to demonstrate. If you are not
sure how to perform a maneuver, consult a publication such as the FAA’s Airplane Flying Handbook or Flight Training Handbook, Gleim’s Private Pilot Flight
Maneuvers, or ASA’s Visualized Flight Maneuvers for High-Wing Aircraft.
- Review the Emergency Procedures
section of the checklists found here. Both
these check lists and the the manufactures checklist are acceptable.
Validation
- eServices validation: Enter in all
of your FAA Pilot qualifications using eServices->My
Operations Qualifications->FAA Requirements links. Then use the
link->Checkride/Questionnaires for entering questionnaire and checkride
information.
- Upload the scanned copies of the FAA
Documents documents using eServices->My
Operations Qualifications->Pilot->FAA Questionnaires->View/Upload
Documents->Pilot link and eMail the Squadron Commander to let him know that
they are awaiting validation. This must be done flying.
Form 5 Preparation Flights
(Optional)
- Register for the CAPRS aircraft
reservation system on line. Go to the
Texas Wing website for the link.
- Schedule a familiarization/preparation
flight with a CAP Instructor Pilot (IP). You will need to know systems,
emergency procedures, weight & balance, flight release, etc. Also,
familiarize yourself with the CAP Aircraft Information File that is kept in the plane. CAP corporate planes are used
for 99% of our flying. Ensure your proficiency level meets at least the Private
Pilot PTS.
- Have your IP get a flight release
since the FRO will only “release” the PIC. However, you need to know the
procedure so have your IP go over it with you.
- Know where the aircraft is and how
to get into the locker for the keys. Your IP may have to show you the first
time.
- Get to the aircraft early and use
the POH and other on-board documents to fill out the Airplane Questionnaire.
Get your IP to check it with you for correctness.
- Make sure your IP goes over the Aircraft Information File with you so you understand what it contains and how to
determine Airworthiness of the aircraft. Make sure he goes over what paperwork
entries are required for each flight.
Schedule
your Form 5
- Log onto CAPRS system to reserve the
aircraft for the time period of the check ride.
Allow at least one hour for pre-flight discussion and a window of 2
hours of flying time plus post-flight discussion.
- Schedule with a Check Pilot, call
and schedule your check ride.
- Since this is your first CAP Form 5
check ride, your CP will have to get the flight release, but he will question
you on the proper procedure during the oral portion of your exam.
To
Bring to the Form 5 Bring the following items with you
to the flight check:
- FAR/AIM.
- POH, AFM or Information Manual for
the aircraft being used.
- Copy of the current CAPR 70-1 &
Wing supplement.
- Copy of CAPP 60-40 & Wing
supplement, if applicable.
- Completion certificate from CAPR 70-1 Form 5 annual examination.
- Completion certificate from Cadet
Orientation Pilot Quiz, if applicable.
- CAP Form 5 with top portion filled
out.
- Aircraft weight and balance
calculation using the Check Pilot’s weight.
- Pilot certificate.
- Current medical certificate.
- Pilot logbook (to prove currency).
- Your CAP ID.
- Headset.
- Current Sectional and Terminal Area
Chart for the local area.
- Current Airport/Facility Directory
for the local area.
- Current instrument low-level enroute
and approach charts for the local area (instrument pilots only).
- View-limiting device (whether or not
you are instrument rated).
- A check made out to “Civil Air
Patrol” for payment of the aircraft hourly fee. Current hourly rate is $29.00
(dry). The check is to be left in the plastic pouch in the book in the aircraft.
- A check, credit card or cash to pay
for fuel.
Aircrew
Uniform Wear an approved CAP uniform
(Minimum blue CAP polo shirt, gray pants, black shoes). Pass
the oral exam and the check ride Be prepared, relax and have a
successful check ride. (Remember that the CP is only there to evaluate your
flying skills, this is NOT an instructional session). Post
Form 5 - Remember, you are not yet a CAP
Pilot, and cannot act as PIC in CAP aircraft, until the Squadron Commander has
copies of all your paperwork, validated all of your pilot qualifications and
you are approved as a CAP VFR Pilot in e-services. Once this is all done, you
can then act as PIC and can wear the CAP Pilot aeronautical rating (wings). Go
to eServices > My Operations Qualifications
> Checkride/Questionnaires > Airplane for entering the questionnaire,
Statement of Understanding, and checkride information.
- Upload the scanned copies of the
CAPF 5 using eServices->My Operations
Qualifications->Pilot-> Checkride/Questionnaires->Airplane->View/Upload
Documents->Pilot link.
- When you have completed your Form 5
check ride and all of your information has been validated you will then able to
be released to fly CAP aircraft. All flights are required to be entered into
the Web Information Reporting System (WMIRS). You will need to obtain a user ID
and Password to gain access. Once you have access, you may log on and review
the WMIRS Instructions which will detail how to enter the information on your
flights. WMIRS can be accessed through eServices.
Mission
Pilot Contact the Squadron ESO to begin
training for Mission Pilot.
For further information contact you CAP Squadron mentor.
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