kansas wing - mar 2012

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...to the starsAd Astra

KNASWINCVLAIRPATR

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The Topeka Eagle Composite Squadronpromoted its first Cadet/Airman. The Topeka squadron started its cadet program after abreak of several years. The spark for restarting the cadet programcame when Christopher Smith, a physics teacher at Topeka WestHigh School, joined the squadron. As a teacher and a pilot, hewanted to be involved with young men and women through a cadet

program. He was named the deputy commander for cadets andpreparations were made to start the program. It took at lot of effortfrom a number of people to make it all come together.

In October, the first six prospective cadets started to meet at theKansas Army National Guards Nickell Armory. Of the six, Adrian

Appelhanz was the first to complete all the tasks required foradvancement. On Dec. 19, 2011, Lt. Col. Michael Madden, squadroncommander, with the assistance from Cadet Appelhanzs father,Jason, promoted Appelhanz from Cadet/Airman Basic to Cadet/

Airman, with a date of rank of Nov. 14, 2011.

In the same ceremony, Appelhanz was presented the Gen. J. F.

Curry Award for completing Phase I of the cadet program. Theaward was named for Gen. J.F. Curry, an Army Air Corpsofficer, selected as the Civil AirPatrols first nationalcommander. He served in thiscapacity from December 1941to March 1942. Even though

Appelhanz was the first, he willnot be alone. Other cadets willsoon follow in his footsteps fortheir first stripes.

Topeka Eagle CompositeSquadron promotes firstCadet to Airman

Sgt. Michael H. MathewsonTopeka Eagle Squadron,

Civil Air Patrol


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Kansas teen receives Civil AirPatrols highest cadet honor

On Jan. 19, Brig. Gen. Keith Lang,chief of staff of the Kansas Air National Guard,and State Command Chief Master Sgt.James Brown of the Kansas Air NationalGuard, presented the Carl A. Spaatz Awardto Cadet Nate Chaverin of Lenexa, Kan.The Spaatz Award is named in honor ofCarl Tooey Spaatz, the first chief of staffof the U.S. Air Force.

Chaverin is the 1,818th Civil Air PatrolCadet to achieve the prestigious Spaatzaward since its inception in 1964. Foundedin 1945, the Civil Air Patrol has grown to65,000 civilian volunteer members servingour communities as the Official Auxiliaryof the U.S. Air Force. CAPs three-foldmission delivers air and ground searchand rescue, cadet programs, and aerospaceeducation to communities nationwide. CAPsunique cadet program provides teenschallenging leadership and characterdevelopment opportunities and prepares

them for success in college and career.Chaverins Spaatz Award achievementrequired more than four years effort, 17grade promotions, leadership schools andthe successful completion of a rigorousfour-part exam consisting of a challengingphysical fitness test, an essay exam testinghis moral reasoning, a comprehensive writtenexam on leadership and a comprehensivewritten exam on aerospace education.

Col. Rich Almeida administered the finalSpaatz test to Chaverin in December atWhiteman Air Force Base. Chaverin servesas the cadet commander for the Kansas CityComposite Squadron and is active in encour-aging the cadets under his leadership to growand reach their full potential. Chaverin hasalso been recognized as a National MeritScholarship semi-finalist and finalist applicantand has volunteered 300 hours a year in ourcommunity through CAP.

By Command Chief MasterSgt. James Brown,Kansas Air National Guard

(Left to right) State Com-mand Chief Master Sgt.James Brown of the Kan-sas Air National Guardand Brig. Gen. KeithLang, chief of staff of theKansas AirNational Guard, presentthe Carl A. Spaatz Awardto Cadet Nate Chaverin ofLenexa, KS with hissquadron commander,Maj. Cathy Metcalf, by hisside at the Westside Fam-ily Church in Lenexa,Jan. 19, 2012. (Photo byDan Chaverin)


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The Master Instructor designation is a national accredi-

tation recognized by the FAA. Candidates must dem-

onstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence, profes-

sional growth, and service to the aviation community,

and must pass a rigorous evaluation by a peer Board

of Review. The process parallels the continuing edu-

cation regimen used by other professionals to enhance

their knowledge base while increasing their profession-

alism. Designees are recognized as outstanding avia-

tion educators for not only their excellence in teaching,but for their engagement in the continuous process of

learning -- both their own, and their students'. The

designation must be renewed biennially and signifi-

cantly surpasses the FAA requirements for renewal of

the candidate's flight instructor certificate.

Please feel free to disseminate this information

widely. Questions regarding the Master Instructor Pro-

gram may be directed to 303-485-8136 or Master-

[email protected] For more information about the

Master Instructor Program

and to locate other Mas-ters, please visit the "Find a Master Instructor" sec-

tion of www.MasterInstructors.org To learn more

about the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators

(SAFE), visit http://SafePilots.org/ The International

Aerobatic Club (IAC) can be reached through their

website at http://IAC.org/

Master Instructors LLC takes great pride in announcing

a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of

Eric J Shappee, a Kansas State University associate

professor of aviation and resident of Salina, Kan-

sas. Recently, Eric's accreditation as a Master CFI

(Certificated Flight Instructor) was renewed by Master Instruc-

tors LLC, the international accrediting authority for the

Master Instructor designation as well as the FAA-

approved Master Instructor Program. He first earned

this national professional accreditation in 2001, has

held it continuously since then, and is one of only 25

worldwide to earn the credential six times.

To help put these achievements in their proper per-

spective, there are approximately 96,000 CFIs in the

United States. Fewer than 700 of those aviation edu-

cators have achieved that distinction thus far. The last

17 national Flight Instructors of the Year were Master

CFIs (see: http://www.GeneralAviationAwards.org/) while Eric is

one of only 22 Kansas teachers of flight and one of 9

KSU faculty members to earn this prestigious "Master"title.

In the words of former FAA Administrator Marion

Blakey, "The Master Instructor accreditation singles

out the best that the right seat has to offer."

ShappeeAchieves

Master

CFI

Rating
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KANSAS WING TRAINING GROUP CADET ENCAMPMENT 2011

17 States

8 Regions

Represented atKansas Wing

Training GroupWinter

Encampment

2011

To someone outside of the Kansas Wing, CAP one may think

that only cadets from Kansas would attend the annual winter

encampment. Speak to any cadet or senior who has gone- or is

currently attending- a KSTG encampment, and one would find

a quite different story. This year at the 2011 Kansas Encamp-

ment, we have all of the CAP regions represented in either staff

or cadets as well as seventeen different CAP wings, including

California, Massachusetts and Arizona. We have a near tie forthe Colorado Wing attendance and Kansas Wing attendance,

with 66 Coloradans and 68 Kansans. We then have 37

members from Montana, then16 from Oklahoma, 15 from

Nebraska, ten from Iowa, six from Minnesota, five from Ohio,

four from both Illinois and Tennessee, two from California and

New York respectively, and one member each from Arizona,

Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland and Wyoming. Clearly, just

because an encampment is held in Kansas, or any wing for that

matter, doesnt necessarily mean that only the members from

that one wing will go. We have cadets and seniors here at this

encampment from coast to coast of the United States. Thiscertainly proves that just because we live at opposite ends of

the country doesnt mean that we cant -or wont- come

together as one group. We are all part of the 2011 KSTG

Encampment regardless of where we are from, and no matter

where we all go after this encampment, you can always look to

your flight mates, seniors or cadet staff members and call them

friend because of the connection we all have here.


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By Sgt. Michael H. Mathewson

and CAP 2nd Lt. Hayley Wier

Civil Air Patrol UPARs

Civil Air Patrol members from coast to

coast recently travelled to Salina, Kan., forthe Kansas Wing Winter Encampment, Dec.

26 to Jan. 2, at the Great Plains Joint

Training Center. Nearly 250 CAP members gave

up their Christmas vacation to attend the

encampment. In all, members came from

17 states and all eight of the Civil Air Patrol

Regions. Training close to 150 cadet basics was

the top priority during the eight-day event. Ac-

tivities included classroom sessions on Civil Air

Patrol and U.S. Air Force topics, aerospace edu-

cation and emergency services.

In addition, cadets trained in drill andceremonies, completed daily physical fitness

training and participated in three rotation

days where they navigated an obstacle

course and completed a National Rifle

Association rifle marksmanship program.

Guest speakers, such as Salina airport

manager Gunner Wiles, visited the encampment

and spoke to the cadets.

The rotation days were supported and

made possible by St Johns Military

School. The school allowed the CAP to use

its obstacle course, indoor rifle range anddining facility. The 1st Battalion, 108th

Aviation Regiment out of Salina provided

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter orientation

flights for part of the cadets and the 190th

Air Refueling Wing at Forbes Field in

Topeka provided KC-135 orientation flights

for the rest of the cadets.

On Dec. 28, 100 of the cadets and senior

member sponsors flew on a refueling mission

conducted by the 190th ARW.

This is my fourth encampment. I have

done two in Oklahoma and now this is mysecond in Kansas. This year I am a flight

leader and am having a great time, said

Cadet 2nd Lt. Patrick Arnold, a resident of

Oklahoma. This was Cadet Airman Austin

Coes and Cadet Airman Basic Dillon Meyers,first encampment. The Missouri residents were

looking forward to the flight, but Coe really en-

joyed the drilling and eating.


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The group flew in two KC-135Rs. The flight was

lead by Maj. Brian Budden, The Topeka

Squadrons deputy commander for operations for

the Civil Air Patrol. The youngest cadet in each

aircraft was allowed to sit in the cockpit for take-

off. After takeoff, the two planes headed west.

This was a training mission for the aircraft crews.

The first training event was for the aircraft to

arrive at the same place in the sky at the same

time, altitude and heading. This happened near

Dodge City, KS where the flight met up with a

B2 Stealth Bomber based out of Whiteman Air

Force Base, MO. There is a viewing position on

either side of the refueling boom operator. The

cadets were allowed to lie beside the boom

operator and watch the bomber fly up to the

tanker. Although, with so many cadets they were

only allowed about 30 seconds, but that was

enough time to take a lot of pictures.

After about one hour, the aircrafts separated.

The bomber continued its mission and the tankers

turned east. They would fly over Wichita, then to

Butler before returning to Topeka. On the return

flight, senior member Will Roberts, from OakRidge, TN., spoke of the encampment. Roberts

was serving as the Training, Advising and

Counseling Officer or senior advisor to the cadets

who were running the encampment. Roberts was

at the encampment with three of his 11 children.The two 15-year-olds and one 13- year-old were

engaged in other activities and were not on the

flight. Simultaneously, back in Salina, cadets

and seniors were able to fly in UH-60

Black Hawk helicopters. The remainder of

the cadets utilized the small arms training

simulator at the Kansas National Training

Center located at Salina, Kan. There they

had a chance to fire a variety of small arms

in multiple target situations in a real first

person video game. Maj. Carolyn Franz, the

Kansas Wing Drug Demand Reduction

administrator, taught classes to help cadets learn

about the advantages of a drug-free lifestyle. The

week ended with a drill competition, dining out

and pass in review parade.

Led by cadet commander Cadet Lt. Col.

Brandon Doubrava, a staff of nearly 50

cadets worked tirelessly to ready the basics

to the standard required for graduation.

This encampment never would have

been possible without the incredible staff I

have, said Doubrava. I am very grateful

and honored to have served with them all.


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FHCS Gets StrategicDuring AEX Trip

Eight members of the Flint HillsComposite Squadron gathered earlySaturday January 14 to depart for theStrategic Air and Space Museum inAshland, Nebraska to learn aboutmilitary aviation history.

The group had a walking tour ofthe planes on display and discussed

the capabilities and uses of theindividual models.Several members chose to

experience the sense ofweightlessness similar to astronautsdo when training.

Major Linette Lahan summed upthe value of the trip with, Judgingfrom the animated conversation dur-ing the ride home, coupled with theamount of newfound knowledge, I

would say our group had a veryeducational experience learningabout military aviation.

By Maj Linette LahanFHCS Commander


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SAREX 2012

57 members from Kansas

and 3 from Missouri Wing

participated in a weekendof Search and Rescue in

Southeastern Kansas. 3

Air crews from Kansas and

1 from Missouri criss-

crossed the Kansas skies

gathering data before

ground teams would move

in for the find. We even

made the Daily News!


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Wreaths Across America

Several Squadrons from the Kansas Wingparticipated in placing of the wreaths on

December 10, 2011. Wreathes Across Americamission, Remember, Honor, Teach, is carrie

out in part by coordinating wreath layingceremonies on the second Saturday of

December at Arlington, as well as veteranscemeteries and other locations in all 50 state

and beyond.


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OnSaturdayFebruary18th,CivilAirPatrolCadetsfromacrossKansasassembledinSalinafortheKansasWingColorGuardCompetition. Eachteamconsistedoffourmembersplusanalternate.CivilAirPatrolColorGuardsoftenperformatHighSchoolfootballandbasketballgames. TheyarealsooftenaskedtoperformbyveteransgroupsandinIndependenceandVeteransDayparades.Thecompetitionwasbasedonthecumulativepointsinanumberofevents,toinclude:physicalfitness,inranksinspection,aerospacequizbowl,indoorpresentation,outdoorpresentationandtimeddrillmaneuvers. CAPCapt.QuentinLawsexplained,TheColorGuardprogramreflectsthebestofthecadetprogram.ThecompetitionwasjudgedbyAirForceROTCCadetRobertSamson,ChiefJudge,andArmyROTCCadetKiaraOcasio;bothmembersoftheKansasStateUniversitysPershingRifles. AlsojudgingwasCAPCaptKenyonFryman,WingCadetActivitiesOfficer. ThePershingRiflesareanationallycompetitivedrillteammadeupofArmyandAirForceROTCCadets. BothSamsonandOcasiohavebeencompetingwithdrillteamssincetheywereintheninthgradeintheirrespectiveschools. OcasiowasamemberoftheJunctionCityHighSchoolJROTCdrillteam.Duringthecompletion,CAP2nd.Lt.TimothyThorntonsaidoftheLawrenceteam,ThisteamhasbeentogethersinceJanuaryandthisistheirfirstcompetition. Cadet/AirmanVirginiaSmith,withthenewlyformedCherokeeSquadron,said,Wehopetolearnalotfromthecompetitiontoday. TheCherokeeSquadronisaschoolsquadronthatstartedjustlastfall. InherschoolthestudentstakeCivilAirPatrolasaclassasotherschoolswouldtakeaJROTCclass.CAPLt.ColRickFranz,WingChiefofStaffsaid,ThecompetitionwasnecktoneckbetweenEmporiaandLawrenceallthewaytotheend. However,theaerospacequizbowltookEmporiaoverthetop.

POST THE COLORS


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SITUATIONALAWARENESS

Since the very first mission opened the CivilAir Patrol has always used SITUATIONALAWARENESS in order to be more effective inthe field. That is one of the necessary skillsthat binds us together as a team.

That said, we must be even more vigilant andAWARE of our surroundings in the times welive, whether it be at home, in the mall or ona CAP MISSION. All too often we getcomplacent in our day to day lives and refuseto see the THREAT right in front of us. Forsome, this type of awareness is a 24 hourprocess. As for you, I am hopeful you will seethe need to find your place in this awarenesscycle BEFORE A CRISIS and not after.

WHATEVER THE THREAT

When a natural or man made disaster occurs

WHAT THEN?Will you be READY?

IF NOTWill you be part of the problem or part of the solution.

By knowing your strengths & weaknesses you may also help to determineyour outcome during a crisis.


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CYBER AT TACKS-NUCLEAR THREATS-

INCREASED SEVERE WEATHER-EARTH CHANGESWILL BE JUST A FEW OF THE UPCOMING EVENTS

CAPT JD SPRADLINGKansas Wing Civil Air Patrol

Director of Homeland SecurityDisaster Relief OfficerHOME: 913-783-4855CELL: 913-963-3903

EMAIL: [email protected]

KANSAS WING HEADQUARTERS3024 ARNOLD AVE

SALINA KS 67401-9015

785-825-0009


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The holidays found members of the Howard Wil-liams Squadron having some fun with the Jolly OldElf himself! The Salina Airport Authority hosted i1st Annual Candy Canes and Airplanes event atthe Salina Airport. Hundreds of children and theiparents participated in activities and had hands-oexperience checking out the planes.


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SAVE THEDATE!

MAY 25 - 27

KSWGCONFERENCE

3024 Arnold Ave.

Salina, Kansas

67401-8105

785-825-0009

FAX 785-825-1116

[email protected]

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Kansas Wing

Civil Air Patrol

Everyday Heroes Everyday

Join the Civil Air PatrolThe Kansas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol is

looking for teens 12 to 18 years of age

and adults to join our current volunteers

in our important missions.

The Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary of theU.S. Air Force with three primary missions:

Aerospace Education

Cadet Programs

Emergency Services

Go to www.kswg.cap.gov

to find a Civil Air Patrol Squadron near

you

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more

than 61,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of

continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue

Coordination Center and has been credited by the AFRCC with saving 112 lives so far this fiscal

year. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions

at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in

aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 25,000 young people currently

participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for almost

70 years. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com for more information.

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