CAP Pilot and Aircrew Guide

CAP Pilot

Prerequisites
- FAA Documentation – enter in eServices My Operations Qualifications
- Private, Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single Engine Rating
- Instructor certificates with expiration date is held
- Medical Certificate – class and date of exam or date of expiration for special issuance
- Flight Review – date of review or date of FAA Wings and phase
- Flight experience – hours as PIC
  - Enter on Prerequisites page – required for appointments and qualifications
- Current – Meets 14 CFR 61.57 (recent flight experience) for designated operation
Knowledge items
- CAPR 60-1 and 62-1
Courses, Quizzes, Questionnaires
- Operations Security (OPSEC)
  - CAP Online Courses and Exams on left side of eServices main page
- Ground Handling Video – Video and quiz on CAP Aircraft Ground Handling Procedures
  - Access in eServices by clicking here
- Radio Communications – self study
  - CAPR 100-1 and 100-3 – Access from capmembers.com left hand menu under “CAP Pubs and Forms”, then click on “Indexes, Regulations and Manuals” and scroll to the regulations
- Radio Operator Permit
  - Introductory Communication User Training (ICUT) Course Contact Unit Communication Officer for classroom training
- CAP From 5 exam
  - Click here to take the CAPF 5 exam
- Aircraft Questionnaire
  - Access from capmembers.com left hand menu under ” CAP Pubs and Forms”, then select “Forms”, scroll to CAPF 5 and then choose Airplane Questionnaire
CAPF 5 Check Ride
- Complete your specific data on the form and take with you to the check ride
  - Access from capmembers.com left hand menu under ” CAP Pubs and Forms”, then select “Forms”, scroll to CAPF 5
  - Review the information on the Stan/Eval page for the conduct of the check ride
  - http://www.capmembers.com/emergency_services/stan__eval__flight_ops
- Schedule your check ride with a CAP check pilot qualified in the aircraft model you will be flying
  - Upon completion the check pilot will sign the form and check off any additional endorsements
  - Enter the check ride data in My Ops Quals on the “Airplane” page
  - Data must be validated by your units Operations Officer, Group Commander or Deputy
  - CAP Pilot status must be approved

Transport Mission Pilot

Prerequisites
- CAP VFR Pilot at least 18 years of age
- 100 Hours PIC and 50 hours cross country
- General Emergency Services (GES) qualification
  - Study CAPR 60-3 and 62-1 and any CAP/CC Letters posted
  - CAP Test 116 – CAP Online Courses and Exams on left side of eServices main page
Courses
- NIMS courses IS-100.b and IS-700.a – completion certificate will be required
  - http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp
Knowledge items
- CAPR 60-1, 60-3, 62-1, 173-3
Complete Specialty Qualification Training Record (SQTR) in eServices
- My Operations Qualifications, Entry/View Worksheet under Emergency Services, SQTR’s
Data requires validation and TMP qualification requires approval

Cadet Orientation Pilot

Orientation pilots must be at least 21 years of age or hold a CFI certificate
For gliders pilots must have at least 100 hours PIC or hold a CFIG certificate
CAP cadet orientation pilot – requires 200 hours PIC
- Print for reference and review CAPP 52-7 cadet orientation flight syllabus
- Complete online exam – recommend doing the CAP and AFROTC combined exam
  - http://www.capmembers.com/cap_university/online_courses__exams.cfm
- Online exam data is recorded automatically – “demonstration to check pilot” must be entered and validated
AFROTC cadet orientation pilot – requires 300 hours PIC
- Print for reference and review memorandum for AFROTC and AF JROTC flights – note new every year
  - http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/other_publications.cfm
Online exam data is recorded automatically, “demonstration to check pilot” entry must be validated
These are appointments requiring approval by the Wing/Region CC or designee

Mission Scanner

Prerequisites
- General Emergency Services (GES) qualification
- At least 18 years of age
Print Specialty Qualification Training Record (SQTR)
- My Operations Qualifications, Print Blank Worksheets under Emergency Services, SQTR
- Completed tasks can be entered into the SQTR (Entry/View Worksheet) or recorded on paper and completed paper form uploaded
  - View/Upload documents link is on the Entry/View Worksheet page under your name
Task Guides
- Task guides can be found under Regulations and Manuals and are listed immediately after CAPR 60-3
  - http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes_regulations_and_manuals.cfm
- Task Guides are issued for: Aircrew and Flight Line, Ground and Urban DF Team, and Mission Base Staff
Knowledge items
- CAPR 60-1, 60-3, 62-1, 173-3
Courses
- NIMS courses IS-100.b and IS-700.a – completion certificate will be required
  - http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp
- Ground Handling Video – Video and quiz on CAP Aircraft Ground Handling Procedures
  - Access from eServices left hand menu under “CAP Multimedia” “Video Courses”
- CAPT 117 Continuing Education part 2
  - http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cap_university/online_courses__exams.cfm
Approval required for
- Meeting prerequisites
- Completion of Familiarization and Preparatory Training (approved to participate in missions as trainee)
  - CAPF101 with trainee status issued
- Completion of advanced training
- Wing/Region Commander or designee must approve final qualification

Mission Observer

Prerequisites
- Mission Scanner
- At least 18 years of age
The balance of Mission Observer follows the same process as Mission Scanner with additional tasks to be accomplished

SAR/DR Mission Pilot

Prerequisites
- CAP VFR Pilot at least 18 years of age
- Mission Scanner
- Transport Mission Pilot
- 175 hours PIC to begin training
- 200 hours PIC to be qualified
Courses
- NIMS courses IS-200.b – completion certificate will be required
  - http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp
- IS-100 and 700 should already be completed by now
- CAPT 117 Continuing Education part 2
  - http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cap_university/online_courses__exams.cfm
Print Specialty Qualification Training Record (SQTR)
- My Operations Qualifications, Print Blank Worksheets under Emergency Services, SQTR
- Completed tasks can be entered into the SQTR (Entry/View Worksheet) or recorded on paper and completed paper form uploaded
  - View/Upload documents link is on the Entry/View Worksheet page under your name
Task Guides
- Task guides can be found under Regulations and Manuals and are listed immediately after CAPR 60-3
  - http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes_regulations_and_manuals.cfm
- Task Guides are issued for: Aircrew and Flight Line, Ground and Urban DF Team, and Mission Base Staff
Knowledge items
- CAPR 60-1, 60-3, 62-1, 173-3
Mission pilot check ride
- CAPF 91
- Complete your specific data on the form and take with you to the check ride
  - Access from capmembers.com left hand menu under ” CAP Pubs and Forms”, then select “Forms”, scroll to CAPF 5
  - Review the information on the Stan/Eval page for the conduct of the check ride
  - http://www.capmembers.com/emergency_services/stan__eval__flight_ops
- Schedule your check ride with a CAP mission check pilot qualified in the aircraft model you will be flying
  - Upon completion the check pilot will sign the form
  - Enter the check ride data in My Ops Quals on the “CAPF 91” page
  - Data must be validated by your units Operations Officer, Group Commander or Deputy
  - CAP Pilot qualification must be approved
Approval required for
- Meeting prerequisites
- Completion of Familiarization and Preparatory Training (approved to participate in missions as trainee)
  - CAPF101 with trainee status issued
- Completion of advanced training
- Wing/Region Commander or designee must approve final qualification

CAP Instructor Pilot

Qualified CAP VFR Pilot in aircraft model to be flown
Qualified in accordance with FAA regulations to instruct in aircraft to be flown
Satisfactorily complete an instructor pilot endorsement on a CAPF 5 check ride within the prior twelve months
Be appointed by the Wing/Region Commander or designee
eServices is specific to powered aircraft and gliders

CAP Check Pilot

Qualified as a CAP Instructor Pilot in the CAP aircraft to be flown – may be waived per CAPF 60-1
Satisfactorily complete the National Check Pilot Standardization Course
- http://www.capmembers.com/cap_university/online_courses__exams.cfm
Satisfactorily complete a check pilot endorsement on a CAPF 5 check ride given by a Check Pilot Examiner within the prior twelve months
Be appointed by the Wing/Region Commander or designee

CAP Tow Pilot

CAP VFR Pilot at least 21 years of age
Qualified in accordance with 14 CFR 61.69 to tow gliders
500 hours PIC and 250 hours in single engine land
Satisfactorily complete the CAP/SSAF Tow Pilot Course
Complete at least 10 tows within the prior 12 months
- For initial qualification or re-currency, pilots may accomplish these tows in CAP aircraft under the instruction of another CAP Tow Pilot
Be appointed by the Wing/Region Commander or designee

CAP Mission Check Pilot

Qualified as a CAP SAR/DR Mission Pilot
Participated in at least 25 sorties as a SAR/DR Mission Pilot
Complete a CAPF 91 mission check pilot ride given by a CAP Mission Check Pilot Examiner
Satisfactorily complete the National Check Pilot Standardization Coursehttp://www.capmembers.com/cap_university/online_courses__exams.cfm
Be appointed by the Wing/Region Commander or designee

CAP Check Pilot Examiner

Qualified as a CAP Check Pilot
Be appointed by the Wing/Region Commander or designee
Examiners are appointed for: CAP Check Pilot, CAP Check Pilot G1000, CAP Check Pilot Glider, CAP Mission Check Pilot