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CIVIL AIR PATROL • GLR-IL-274
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
FOX VALLEY COMPOSITE SQUADRON
WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
http://gocivilairpatrol.com
http://www.foxcap.org
November 2014
Cadet Orientation Flight:
UPCOMING EVENTS
FVCS Cadets, we have Cadet Orientation Flights available this weekend –
Saturday, Nov 8 and Sunday Nov 9 – and you can register yourself for a free
flight now at:
11/1
FVCS Monthly news letter
11/7
7-10 PM Squadron meeting
11/8
Cadet Orientation Flight 9am
10am-12pm Carson's community day
http://foxcap.org/content/nov-8-9-cadet-o-flights-registration
11/9
Cadet Orientation Flight 9am
CyberPatriot Training
The weather looks good for flying; but seats are limited… so register ASAP!
If you have any questions please contact me.
11/14
7-10 PM Squadron meeting . Carson's
community day. CyberPatriot Training
round 2
11/15
-16
CyberPatriot Training round 2
11/20
7pmGroup 14 meeting
11/21
7-10 PM Squadron meeting
11/21
-23
ILWG Personal Development weekend
11/28
7pm-10pm Squadron Meeting
Gary Brown 1st Lt.
gary@thebrownhouse.org
FVCS Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/fvcscalendar
ILWG Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/ilcapcal
CADET FRIDAY NIGHT MEETINGS:
1st Friday – Testing
2nd Friday – PT Testing
3rd Friday – Aerospace Education, Moral
Leadership
4th Friday – Review Boards/Promotions
5th Friday – TBDSENIOR FRIDAY NIGHT
MEETINGS:
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1st Friday – Aircrew Safety / Wing cleaning
2nd Friday – Professional Development Training
3rd Friday – Emergency Services Training
4th Friday – Commanders Choice*
5th Friday – Commanders Choice*
*Suggestions always welcome and considered
UNIFORM OF THE DAY (for Squadron
Meetings):
FVCS Seniors and Cadets you can send directly to my email
cpjoshi@hotmail.com for your achievements , article, photo from the event
or promotion detail to publish in our squadron newsletter.
At all Friday Night Squadron Meeting any valid
and complete uniform may be worn. On the last
meeting of each month, Blues are preferred. CAP
Uniforms are:BDUs, Blues, Polo Shirt/Grey
Slacks (Seniors only), or Flight Suits (Seniors
only)
C Joshi 2nd Lt. (CAP)
See Uniform Regulations at:
http://tinyurl.com/fvcsuod
FVCS
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On Halloween, Cadets were treated with a special Astronomy class which began with a summary of unit 2
(asteroids) and began Unit 3, Stars. Our discussion began with a lengthy discussion on Nebulas and how
stars become stars along with the difference between stars and planets. The class ended with the beginning
of Fusion and Hydrostatic Equilibrium. In this months Astronomy class, Cadets will be learning about fusion,
why the sun has multiple magnetic fields, solar rotation as well as flares and then lastly the solar wind. Unit 3
is by far the longest of the Units as the Sun is a complex engine and one that includes the fundamentals of
physics. In December we begin the second to last unit, which is the study of galaxies before ending with Earth
and the future of space travel.
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Check-out the article o n Fox Valley Composite Squadron in the latest edition of "Window to West Chicago" at
http://tinyurl.com/WTWC11122014
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am pleased to announce that Illinois Wing scored a highly successful on the CI. Special kudos to the following sections:
Area
Mission Areas
Aerospace Education - Highly Successful
Aerospace Education - Highly Successful
Emergency Services - Highly Successful
Communications - Highly Successful
Chaplain Corps - Highly Successful
Personnel - Highly Successful
Mission Support - Highly Successful
Transportation - Highly Successful
Command - Highly Successful
Safety - Highly Successful
Congratulations to Lt Col Robert Becker for being the Illinois Wing Outstanding performer for the CI.
Congratulations Team Illinois!
RICKEY OETH, Col, CAP
Illinois Wing Commander
Civil Air Patrol
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Now Available - October - December 2014 CAP Vector
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Photos From TFR Awareness Mission:
From Our Squadron Gary Brown 1st Lt. and Chaitanya Joshi 2nd Lt participated in the AF Assigned TFR awareness mission on Oct 11th and
Oct 12th, 2014.
C Joshi MO with Maj. Sprigg & Capt. Scott.
Gary Brown 1st Lt & Maj. Fletcher
C Joshi 2nd Lt.MP with Ed Danley & Ramzy
st
We received a very nice thank you and WELL DONE from the Combat Information Chief at the 601 Air and Space Operations
Center for our quick and diligent work to get the word out about the short notice VIP TFRs this month in the Chicago area. The
numbers bore out our success. The number of Targets of Interest was down 87.5% per day compared to when an outreach is not
done and the number of air intercepts was decreased by 75%. For those of you who may have been asking if our actions made a
difference the answer is an absolute YES. Thank you all for taking the time to serve your fellow citizens and members of the
aviation community by getting the word out about this most recent VIP TFR.
Thank You Team,
Andrew J. Welch, Major, CAP
Emergency Services Officer
Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol GLR-IL-001
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Great media coverage of the Group 22 SAREX:
Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Boone County
There's a downed helicopter somewhere outside of Belvidere and Jim Wresch and his team are in search for the fallen chopper and it's beacon.
This is just a drill, but Wresch says these exercises are crucial for when something real happens.
wifr.com|By Mike Buda
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fall Bivouac:
On October 24 through October 26, 2014 the fox valley cadets participated in their fall bivouac. Over 19 cadets and 4 seniors
helped make this a success. Cadets participated in team building exercises, hikes, cadence runs, touch football and at night
everyone's favorite, 'Capture the Flag". One cadet stated that, "it was a great time and I hope to do it again."
Special thanks to 1LT Cittadano for training on ground team formations. 2LT Upmeyer provided valuable SABC (Self Aid Buddy
Care) from AFMAN 10-100 such as basic life saving tips, combating heat illness and cold injuries and how to stop bleeding.
Additionally cadets were introduced to the phonetic alphabet/prowords, radio procedure words, land navigation, map reading and
terrain feature identification.
Cory Upmeyer
630 991 8734
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Professional Development weekend:
The start of Group 1's
Professional Development weekend, at Scott AFB Illinois. The dates are 22 and
23 November 2014. The cutoff date is rapidly approaching where we will take no
more registrations, that date is 22 October 2014. If you wish to register for any of
the courses contact the directors listed below. There will be a Friday evening
mixer beginning at 1630 until 1830 hrs cost is 10 dollars for bar food or you may
order off the menu, and it is a cash bar. If you need lodging please include that
with your registration and you must include CAP ID, form 17 and if you plan on
driving to the event please include your drivers license number, state and
expiration
date.
Wear an appropriate CAP uniform - preferred Blue Service uniforms (Class B) or
White Aviator Shirt uniforms or CAP Corporate Polo shirt with Gray slacks, your
CAP ID, notebook and pen or pencil. There is NO cost for the TLC course, but
you will need to purchase your own meals both days and pay your lodging.
Directors
for
the
above
mentioned
courses.
SLS: Major Kevin Stebbins. lgtd@ilwg.cap.gov
ONLINE RESOURCES
Fox Valley Composite Squadron
Website: http://www.foxcap.org
Fox Valley Composite Squadron
Facebook Page:
http://tinyurl.com/fvcsfacebook
Group 14 Website:
http://ilgroup14.wikidot.com
IL Wing Website: http://www.ilcap.org
Region Website:
http://glr.cap.gov
National Website:
http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com
US Air Force Website:
http://www.airforce.com
CLC Capt Michael Toussaint. it@ilwg.cap.gov
TLC Chief Robert Dandridge bdandrige@hotmail.com
US Air Force “Air University”:
http://www.au.af.mil/au/
UCC Lt Col Paul Hertel hertelpcap@att.net
Robert Lee Capt Cap.
Group1 POC SLS,CLC,TLC,UCC
leerobertcap@att.net
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CAP SUPPLIES
We are having another Carson's Days event. The signup sheet can be
found here: Carson's Community Days Registration (Fall 2014)
Need a uniform, accessory or CAP logo
merchandise? Use this coupon for 10% off
your next purchase at
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This helps to fund squadron events. Your participation is greatly appreciated. This is a
great recruiting event for both Cadets and Senior!
1st Lt (CAP) David Michalek
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NASAR is the National Association of Search and Rescue. article is in the
monthly e-newsletter.
http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nasar/CAP-Expands-Role-in-Lost.pdf
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CyberPatriot :
There is a high school and middle school CyberPatriot competition in Fox Valley this year. CyberPatriot is the National Youth
Cyber Education Program created to inspire students toward careers in cyber security or other science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Pictured above are the cadets in their practice round at the Dupage Flight Center. Cory
Upmeyer is the coach and special thanks to our two cyber mentors SM Stutsman and 1LT Cittidano
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cadet's UAV Project update:
At the beginning of the month cadets started their UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) STEM project that is led by 1LT Brown. Cadets
were brainstorming on different design retrofits to our existing RC airplanes.
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Fox Valley Composite Squadron Members,
MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
In an effort to enhance email communication with Squadron Staff we have established new
email addresses for key staff positions -- which should be more easily remembered -- that you
may immediately begin to utilize for contacting the following squadron duty positions.
COMMAND STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES:
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cc@foxcap.org - Squadron Commander
cd@foxcap.org - Squadron Deputy Commander
cds@foxcap.org - Deputy Commander for Seniors
cdc@foxcap.org - Deputy Commander for Cadets
STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES:
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ae@foxcap.org - Aerospace Education Officer(s)
da@foxcap.org - Administrative Officer(s)
dc@foxcap.org - Squadron Communications Officer(s)
do@foxcap.org - Squadron Operations Officer(s)
dp@foxcap.org - Personnel Officer(s)
fm@foxcap.org - Squadron Finance Manager(s)
ho@foxcap.org - Historian Officer(s)
it@foxcap.org - Information Technology Officer(s)
lg@foxcap.org - Logistics Officer(s)
lgs@foxcap.org - Supply Officer(s)
lgt@foxcap.com - Transportation Officer(s)
pa@foxcap.org - Squadron Public Affiars Officer(s)
pd@foxcap.org - Professional Development Officer(s)
se@foxcap.org - Squadron Safety Officer(s)
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alert@foxcap.org or redcap@foxcap.org - Squadron SAR/DR Mission Pilots (only
SAR\DR qualified)
pilots@foxcap.org or pilot@foxcap.org - Squadron Pilots (all VFR, TMP and SAR\DR
qualified)
aircrews@foxcap.org or aircrew@foxcap.org - Squadron Aircrew (all qualified
Mission Scanners, Observers & Pilots)
groundteams@foxcap.org or groundteam@foxcap.org - Squadron Ground Teams
(all qualified ground team members)
All Members in your Unit: 96
Cadets in your Wing: 531
Seniors in your Wing: 617
National Cadet Count: 24336
(as of 31 October 2014)
The Illinois Wing CAP, Safety Pins
newsletter is now available online by
following this link.
http://www.ilcap.org/images/docume
nts/safety/safetypins.pdf
GENERAL EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LISTS:
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Seniors in your Unit: 48
National Senior Count: 34598
(as of 31 October 2014)
OPERATIONS EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LISTS:
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Cadets in your Unit: 48
all@foxcap.org - All Squadron Members
staff@foxcap.org -- All Command Staff
Email addresses will be updated as duty assignments change; so you never need to worry
again: "am I emailing the correct person?".
Major Corey Stohlquist
Wing Director of Safety &
Safety Officer Johnson Flight
Academy
Please save this email for future reference. This list will be constantly updated and is
available online at: http://foxcap.org/content/administration/10-email
If you have any questions or issues regarding these email addresses, please contact me.
Gary Brown, 1st Lt
Deputy Commander for Seniors
Mission Pilot, Asst Operations & Asst Public Affairs Officer
Fox Valley Composite Squadron (GLR-IL-274)
United States Air Force Auxiliary - Civil Air Patrol
gary@thebrownhouse.org
PHONE: (630) 660-8231
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For Pilots:
We've had a couple of incidents recently. Here's an article that may help in early detection.
http://www.avweb.com/news/maint/182894-1.html?redirected=1
Joseph Long, Major, Civil Air Patrol
Director of Operations
Illinois Wing
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Managing Power Loss on Takeoff"
Topic: The discussion will include planning for emergencies on takeoff and training to handle power loss at low altitudes.
On Thursday November 6, 2014 at 19:00 Central Standard Time
Location:
LEWIS UNIVERSITY
One University Parkway
Harold E. White Aviation Center
Romeoville, IL 60446
Description:
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
MANAGING POWER LOSS ON TAKEOFF
November 6, 2014, 7:00 P.M. at Lewis University
The Chicago Designated Pilot Examiners Association will have several Pilot Examiners present useful information on how to
prevent, or when necessary, manage power loss on takeoff. We will include Preflight Risk Assessment, Aeronautical Decision
Making and the flight techniques required in the event of engine failure on takeoff. Recent accidents and personal
experiences of the Examiners themselves will be discussed. Audience participation is most valuable on this subject and will
be encouraged. We can all learn from the experiences of others. The importance of a detailed preflight briefing on the
takeoff and actions to be taken in the event that something goes wrong will be covered. Making the selection of
appropriate landing sites and what decision to make at different altitudes can save lives and property.
This event will be attended by the students and instructors at the University. All local pilots, students and instructors will be
welcome, and should gain useful insights into practicing and teaching effective takeoff planning and emergency landings.
We hope you will attend and share this notification with others.
For more information contact Leslie Henninger: leslie.henninger@gmail.com.
To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you
need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the
person in the "Contact Information" area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange
services.
Thank you for using http://FAASafety.gov.
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"Garmin - Garmin Pilot, Flight Stream, ADS-B, Raffle, New Cessna Aircraft"
Topic: ADS-B, Garmin - Garmin Pilot, Flight Stream, Raffle, New Cessna Aircraft
On Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 13:00
Location:
J.A. Air Flight Center
43W 700 RT 30
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Select Number:
GL0358484
Description:
Presentation on what ADS-B is and how the New Garmin Products. Flight Stream, Garmin Pilot for Tablets, can help
with planning flights. There will als be New Cessna Aircraft to view. Raffle available.
To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.
The sponsor for this seminar is: Illinois FAASTeam
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you
need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the
person in the 'Contact Information' area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange
services.
The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs:
Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit
Click here to view the WINGS help page
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