West Virginia Wing - Oct 2009
-
Upload
cap-history-library -
Category
Documents
-
view
221 -
download
0
Transcript of West Virginia Wing - Oct 2009
-
8/8/2019 West Virginia Wing - Oct 2009
1/5
A L S O I N S I D EA L S O I N S I D EA L S O I N S I D EA L S O I N S I D E
T H I S I S S U E :T H I S I S S U E :T H I S I S S U E :T H I S I S S U E :
an Alzheimers patient.
The exercise wrapped on
August 16. Meals were
provided by the American
Red Cross. Organizers say
the exercise was very suc-
cessful.
By Major Jeffery SchrockBy Major Jeffery SchrockBy Major Jeffery SchrockBy Major Jeffery Schrock
Wing Public Affairs OfficerWing Public Affairs OfficerWing Public Affairs OfficerWing Public Affairs Officer
A search and rescue exer-
cise (SAREX) brought to-
gether nearly 70 members
from units and wing head-
quarters of the West Vir-
ginia Wing of Civil Air Pa-
trol to Grant County Airport
in Petersburg, W.Va. dur-
ing the weekend of August
14-16.
The purpose of the exer-
cise was to work together
along with other search
and rescue teams through-
out West Virginia and the
West Virginia Division of
Homeland Security and
Emergency Management
and the West Virginia
Emergency Operations
Center.
CAP ground teams and
aircrews arrived on August
14, and the main exercise
was conducted on August
15. The entire exercise
was designed to be a func-
tional exercise to be close
to real world operations as
possible.Several emergency ser-
vices workshops were
offered. They included
emergency locator trans-
mitter usage, map and
compass training, basic
man training, and prepar-
ing SAR ready packs.
The scope of the training
weekend also included
CAPs involvement along
with other agencies partici-
pating in simulated exer-cises involving a downed
aircraft and its crew, miss-
ing persons in the wilder-
ness, and the search for
WV Wing CAP - state agencies train during
search and rescue exercise in Petersburg
Major Jeffery Schrock Wing Public Affairs Officer/Editor
Civil Air PatrolWest VirginiaWing HQ112 Airport RoadCharleston, WV25311304-343-8866
Photos by Capt Russell Voelker
Beckley SquadronBeckley SquadronBeckley SquadronBeckley Squadronvisits Yeager Airportvisits Yeager Airportvisits Yeager Airportvisits Yeager Airport
Wing ConferenceWing ConferenceWing ConferenceWing Conference
Two WV Wing cadetsTwo WV Wing cadetsTwo WV Wing cadetsTwo WV Wing cadetsearn Spaatz awardsearn Spaatz awardsearn Spaatz awardsearn Spaatz awards
And more . . . .And more . . . .And more . . . .And more . . . .
Mountain FlyerOctober 2009
-
8/8/2019 West Virginia Wing - Oct 2009
2/5
By Lt George SteppBy Lt George SteppBy Lt George SteppBy Lt George Stepp
Beckley Squadron PAOBeckley Squadron PAOBeckley Squadron PAOBeckley Squadron PAO
Seven members of the
Beckley Composite Squad-
ron got a wide-ranging look
at different aspects of
aviation recently when
they visited the National
Weather Service center
and Yeager Airport air
traffic control tower in
Charleston, W.Va.
The visit started with the
weather service, wheremembers received brief-
ings from several meteor-
ologists about their area of
operations.
The NWS in Charleston
was behind the creation ofsuch aviation products as
graphical forecast images
for ceiling and visibility.
In addition, one of the
forecasters developed a
program known as POP.
Its used nationwide to
store phone messages
and to plot, and display
public and storm spotter
reports on a computer
monitor for easy reference
during severe weather.Leading the tour was
Nicole Grams, NWS stu-
dent trainee. The Beckley
unit then visited Yeager
Airport, where they touredthe air traffic tower watch-
ing as controllers commu-
nicated with aircraft in the
area for takeoff and land-
ing.
Then came a tour of the
radar room, where the
members were able to
observe controllers as they
performed their duties in a
live environment. Dwight
Wright, a retired air traffic
controller coordinated thetour.
vided training and
classes on water
and land survival, as
well as firearms
training. Wing Chief
of Staff, Lt Col Den-
nis Barron pre-
sented plaques to
representatives fromboth sections.
Joining in the pres-
entations was Cadet
Senior Airman Ty
Stansbury who at-
tended the 2008
and 2009 encamp-
ments.
Barron and Stans-
bury thanked the
167th personnel for
their assistance.
By Capt Russell VoelkerBy Capt Russell VoelkerBy Capt Russell VoelkerBy Capt Russell Voelker
Martinsburg Sqdn PAOMartinsburg Sqdn PAOMartinsburg Sqdn PAOMartinsburg Sqdn PAO
Two sections of the 167th
Airlift of the West Virginia
Air National Guard were
recognized for their invalu-
able service, and out-
standing support to the
West Virginia Wing of the
Civil Air Patrol.
Over the past several
years, the 167ths life
support section and secu-
rity forces squadron have
generously provided in-
structors for the Wings
summer encampment
held annually at Camp
Dawson.
The ANG instructors pro-
Beckley Composite Squadron sees weather
experts, air traffic controllers at work
167th WV Air NationalGuard recognized by CAP
banquet program begin-
ning around 6 p.m.
Hotel CAP rates cost $95
plus tax for up to four peo-
ple in a room. For reserva-
tions call 800-228-9290
or 304-345-6500. Cutoff
date is Oct. 5. Registration
cutoff date is Oct 21.
Registration forms and
dress code regulations can
be found at the wings
website.
Wing ConferenceBanquet scheduled for October 24
You are cordially invited to
the 68th annual Civil Air-
Patrol West Virginia Wing
Conference and Banquet
being held on October 24
at the Charleston Mariott
Town Center in Charleston,
W.Va.
Registration will begin at 8
a.m. with the general as-
sembly beginning at 10
a.m. Seminars will begin
in the afternoon with the
Page 2T H E M O U N T A I N F L Y E RT H E M O U N T A I N F L Y E RT H E M O U N T A I N F L Y E RT H E M O U N T A I N F L Y E R
Beckley Composite Squadron cadets visitYeager Airport air traffic control tower.
167th Security Forces SSgtPatrick Judy, TSgt MichaelSeavolt, Wing Chief of Staff LtCol Dennis Barron, C/SA Ty
Stansbury
Far left photo: 167th LifeSupport TSgt Brian Brim, SADaniel Risinger, SSgt DanielLee Watts, Lt Col Dennis Bar-ron, C/SA Ty Stansbury
-
8/8/2019 West Virginia Wing - Oct 2009
3/5
By Lt Col Dennis BarronBy Lt Col Dennis BarronBy Lt Col Dennis BarronBy Lt Col Dennis Barron
Wing Chief of StaffWing Chief of StaffWing Chief of StaffWing Chief of Staff
Beckley Composite Squad-
ron earned its first Spaatz
Cadet.
Cadet Robert S. Dilley
completed all the require-
ments for the prestigious
General Carl A. Spaatz
Award effective August 17,
and becomes the 22nd
cadet within the West Vir-
ginia Wing to earn this
award.
His award will be pre-
sented in the near future
at an appropriate cere-
mony.
Cadet Mark R. Guiney of
the Martinsburg Compos-ite Squadron has also
become the newest
Spaatz Cadet. As a result,
Cadet Guiney was pro-
moted to the rank of Cadet
Colonel during the start of
the WV Wing Cadet Sum-
mer Encampment.
Guiney was selected and
attended the International
Air Cadet Exchange by
visiting the Netherlands.
In the fall, he will be at-
tending West Virginia Uni-
versity where he earned a
$1,000 scholarship. TheSpaatz award is Civil Air
Patrols highest cadet
honor.
The Spaatz Award is pre-
sented to cadets who have
demonstrated excellence
in leadership, character,
fitness, and aerospace
education. Less than 1%
of all cadets in the CAP are
able to earn this coveted
award.
Cadets Dilley and Guiney earn Spaatz AwardMore photos from
2009 WV Wing Cadet
Summer Encampmentvisit www.wvwg.cap.gov/pao/pao.htmand click on the photo gallery link.
Page 3 O C T O B E R 2 0 0 9O C T O B E R 2 0 0 9O C T O B E R 2 0 0 9O C T O B E R 2 0 0 9
Photos taken bymembers of theencampmentstaff
-
8/8/2019 West Virginia Wing - Oct 2009
4/5
search and rescue and
humanitarian missions
and U.S. homeland secu-
rity, as well as the impor-
tance of aerospace educa-tion and cadet programs.
Keep in mind its a work in
progress with more en-
hancements over the next
few months. One future
feature will be Region
Civil Air Patrols brand new
online initiative, Volunteer-
Now, is now live, accessi-
ble to all through CAPs
national website,www.gocivilairpatrol.com
or directly at
capvolunteernow.com
Its goal is simple: to be an
online source for the latest
news and information
about CAP and its citizen
volunteers.
Volunteer Now
will be chock full
of stories and
photos about
Americas pre-mier volunteer
organization.
They will tell of
CAPs noteworthy
contributions to
News Journal, which will
include stories and photos
from each of CAPs eight
regions. One final note in
lieu of PAO updates wenow encourage you go to
PA Essentials, the offi-
cial NHQ/PA blog for much
quicker access to every-
thing related to Public
Affairs.
National CAP Headquarters PAO Update
By 1st Lt Dirk StansburyBy 1st Lt Dirk StansburyBy 1st Lt Dirk StansburyBy 1st Lt Dirk StansburyMartinsburg Squadron Aerospace EducationMartinsburg Squadron Aerospace EducationMartinsburg Squadron Aerospace EducationMartinsburg Squadron Aerospace EducationOfficerOfficerOfficerOfficer
Martinsburg Composite Squadrons August
18 meeting featured Aerospace, which washeld for the first time at the new unit hanger.The presentation was by Donald Siler, Jr., vicepresident and chief pilot of Air PhotographicsInc. All members were given a tour of thecompanys Piper PA 31-310 Navajo twin en-gine aircraft used for aerial photography. Silerwho has been a mapping pilot over 14 years,explained the nature of aerial photography.Siler went on to explain that air photos areused by government planners, and planningcommissions for growth studies and develop-ment characteristics and to check on who hasbuilt a structure without a building permit.Topographic mapping is also used by engi-
neers for site development design and devel-opment of USGS maps. Some photos are justpromotional to give a birds eye view of a nota-ble place or structure.Siler explained the difficulty in keeping aplane on course so that the overlapping pho-tos make the correct coverage. He furthercompared the old fly the target method tothe present GPS directional control that isnow used.Siler started his flying career as a CAP cadetin the Martinsburg Squadron many years ago.He finished his presentation by emphasizingthe importance of education.
Martinsburg unit holds aerospace
education meeting in new hanger
C/Amn Emily Metzbower and-Donald Siler Jr, vice presi-dent, and chief pilot at AirPhotographics as he de-scribes the features of thePiper PA 31-310 Navajo twinengine used for aerialphotography
C/SrA Andrew Calo peers through thecamera viewfinder inside the Piper PA 31-310 Navajo twin engine aircraft.
Photos by Lt Col Dennis Barron
By Major Carol MartinBy Major Carol MartinBy Major Carol MartinBy Major Carol MartinBoone Composite SquadronBoone Composite SquadronBoone Composite SquadronBoone Composite Squadron
The Boone Composite Squadronhosted a Wing wide search andrescue exercise for all West Vir-ginia Wing squadrons of the CivilAir Patrol on August 29.Ground teams from Bluefield,Beckley, and Charleston partici-pated with the base of the opera-tions at Boone Squadron Head-quarters.WV Wing CAP Commander ColRod Moore, and Wing Vice Com-mander Lt Col Gene Thorn at-tended the exercise, with Thornserving as incident commander.Local agencies and organizationsas well as individual volunteers,brought the total participation toapproximately 70 people.Mike Holbrook, with Marpat Avia-tion of Logan, W.Va. Providedoutstanding support, excitementand reality for one of three sce-narios Continue on Page 5Continue on Page 5Continue on Page 5Continue on Page 5
Boone Composite Squadron
hosts Wing wide SAREX
-
8/8/2019 West Virginia Wing - Oct 2009
5/5
West Virginia Wing CAP112 Airport RoadCharleston, WV 25311
by setting down a Heuy to stage amock helicopter crash just outside ofDanville, W.Va. Holbrooke, along withJason Lewis and his friend alsonamed Jason, landed the chopper ina scheduled spot on Mud River Road.A ground team composed of mem-bers from the Charleston and Beckley
squadrons were assigned the task oflocating the missing aircraft. BooneCAP cadet Jon Ball and the friendvolunteer, Jason, served as mockvictims for this crash.Once the incident scene was located,the Danville Volunteer Fire Depart-ment responded to the scene afterbeing called out by Boone County911 personnel, also participating inthe exercise. The departments mem-bers treated the scene as if it werean actual emergency, preparing vic-tims for evacuation and reportingback to the 911 dispatcher.
A second simulated aircraft crashwas staged on a hillside just past thetent camping area in Chief LoganState Park where an ELT was part ofthe scenario. Acting as the crashvictims at this site were Boone CAPcadets Josh Lezu and JonathanDaniels.The cadets had a somewhat lengthywait to be rescued by the groundteam from the Beckley CompositeSquadron. The team, without aid of asearch aircraft, had the daunting taskof tracking the ELT signal as it
bounced off the hillsides throughoutand surrounding the park. This scenarioprovided the search team with severalhours of practice in the use of their DFequipment.Once on the scene, the team had toassess the simulated injuries of thevictims and determine a plan of action.
One additional segment of this scenariowas staged at the mission base, as 2ndLt Jamie Cumbridge and her son, JohnEarl, posed as the wife and son of thepilot who was down in Chief LoganState Park.They came to mission base seekinginformation regarding the search andwere treated as if they were actual vic-tims. In the third scenario, CAP cadetsMichael Jarrell and Dakota Workmanposed as lost ATV riders on Cazy Moun-tain.Members of the Wharton-Barrett Volun-teer Fire Department participated in
this scenario, serving as the leadagency in the search. They were as-sisted by a CAP ground team from Blue-field, W.Va.Wharton-Barrett VFD located the lostvictims as their team continue thesearch even after the CAP team had toreturn to mission base in compliancewith a mandatory recall deadline.The exercise concluded without anyinjuries all victims were located.Boone Squadron assisted at missionbase and provided a delicious meal forall participants.
Top a cadet from Charleston Cadet Squadron pre-paring to rescue an unconscious victim from a simu-lated crashed helicopter. Bottom Cadets Josh Lezuand Jonathan Daniels as victims of a simulatedplane crash in Chief Logan State Park. Locating thevictims are members of the Beckley Squadron.