Polaris Composite Squadron

Kevin attended the Commanders Call last weekend. Three points were asked
to be presented to the membership.
1. CAP may be tasked to fly river watch missions like we used to do in years past. The Division of Military and Veterans affairs is in charge, along with Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
2. WWII veterans are passing away all over the country due to old age. Many are due military honors at their funerals. CAP may be tasked to provide transport for Military Color Guard.
3. CAP may also be tasked to provide non-emergency medical evacuation or transportation for people who need to get from rural communities to hospitals around the State for medical treatment. The Overhead Bifold Door electric brake sticks as reported last week. Brent says if it sticks going up, stop and go down. This should release the brake. Instructions are on a laminated card next to the control buttons.

Aircraft availability

If you need to take a test, instructions for ordering are in the testing officer's box.

C-206 that is scheduled to go to Juneau. Anybody who is qualified can fly it down. We have tried three times and have gotten turned around by the weather each time. If it all works out, the Juneau Squadron will meet us in Yakutat with another aircraft to return to Anchorage. Call Mel if you see what you think is a good weather window.

C-206 on amphibs is about ready to fly. Pilots need a complex endorsement, C-206 form 5, and a float rating is preferred but not required. A float rating can be acquired in the amphib.

The Beaver is gone for a week or so. The tailwheel was acting up, a couple of instruments were not working, and the skis need to come off.

Skip offered a thank you to the Cadets who assisted last weekend at the State Science Fair. They did an outstanding job.

Chet H provided the safety spiel. He talked about the required safety gear pilots are required to carry, and how he complies with that mandate. First dress appropriately. For instance, wear leather shoes instead of cloth ones. Chet carries a safety pouch with emergency gear. His pouch holds: shelter, lighter, magnesium fire starter, Goo- a energy gel used by athletes, water purification tablets, a bandanna, and gauze. The key words are Shelter, Heat, and Energy. The most important tool is the knowledge that you carry in your head.

Karen reminded everyone that the glider meeting is Friday and Saturday at Birchwood. This is for glider instructors, tow pilots, and ground handlers.
- Ed Kornfield with the Wing glider program has issued a notice of a pre-season glider and tow pilot refresher to be held April 18-20 at the Birchwood Squadron. Any qualified CAP members who are interested in participating in the program are also invited. We need Glider Flight Instructors, Glider Orientation Pilots, Towplane Pilots, and Ground Personnel. If you have an interest in working in the glider program in any capacity, please contact Ed Kornfield at 227-2525 or ekornfield@gci.net <mailto:ekornfield@gci.net>.

Encampment is 26 May to 6 June, and this year will be at the Boy Scout Camp at Camp Gorsuch. Glider flying is scheduled to be at Bryant AAF on Fort Richardson.