Polaris Composite Squadron Meeting Notes  
February 20, 2007  

• Phil has been promoted to 1Lt
  
  

• Cold weather startup and care of aircraft battery information has been posted in the pilot information manual and on the our webpage under Pilot Information.
   
  

• All MP, OB, and SC must go online and complete the SET course. The Skills Evaluator Training and Exam is under our link to e-services. Login then click on CAP Online Exams.
  
  
• A CAP member from Wisconsin is writing a book on the history of the CAP. Some suggestions where provided at the meeting. However, you can contact Kevin if you have information to help out. 
  
  
• Security tip - Kevin provided a security tip. If you have car keys with a panic button, place your keys by your bed at night. If something is going on around your house, you can press the panic button to generate noise that will alert your neighbors. Criminals don't want to be seen and your neighbors will be looking out their windows to see what is going on.
  
  
• April - a SUI will be scheduled
  
  

• Aircraft Availability

  • C-172   15.9 hrs/oil   15.9 hrs/100 hr

  • DHC-2   7.7 hrs/oil filter  57.7 hrs/100 hr

  • GA8   (not available)
    
    

• The GPS in the C-172 is now IFR rated.
  
  
• Reminder to those who haven't paid your squadron dues, please do so.
  
  
• Medical - Terri presented information on immunization. Terri talked about the various diseases that are coming back and the types of shots you should have. It is importance of get a flu shot. She discussed who should get the flu shot and who shouldn't receive it. For more details on the types of shots you should consider, see Terri.
  
  
• Inspections - Adam has an inspection guide for each specialty. He is asking each officer to go through the brief guide and answer the questions you know. Adam will help you with the rest of the questions.
  
  
• March 6 - Flight Release Officer class. If you are a Flight Release Officer or want to be a FRO you must attend this class.
  
  
• If anyone needs a locker, see Chuck Berns. When you do get a locker, please put your name and phone number on it.
  
  
• Safety Spiel by Frank - Flashlights: He had many types of flashlights to display and discuss it recommended uses. The flashlights varied in sizes from a large light for general use in and around the house, to the newer smaller headlamp styles. The new windup types are nice so you don't have to depend on batteries. They are very handy in an emergency situation, but they are not the brightest lights.
  
• Glider Academy - June 2 - 9 at Clear AFB
• Wing Encampment - June 24 - Aug 3