The Eagle Eye

Beverly Composite Squadron Massachusetts Wing Civil Air Patrol April 2009 Volume 3, Number 4

Promotions & Awards

Cadet of the Month
Cadet Staff Sergeant Christopher Dullea was selected as the Cadet of the Month for April 2009 based on the accumulated points by the first meeting night.

Cadets
We only have one Cadet promotion to celebrate this month, and no Senior promotions. There were a pair of Senior member Achievements to share this month however.

C/AB Rachel Wilkins to Cadet Airman

Melrose teen Cadet Airman Basic Rachel Wilkins has completed the requirements for promotion to Cadet Airman (C/Amn)

Cadet Staff Sergeant Christopher Dullea

Peabody teen Cadet Staff Sergeant C/SSgt Christopher Dullea is a Senior at Peabody Veterans Memorial HS in Peabody Massachusetts. Cadet Staff Sergeant Dullea has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since September of 2007. When not doing school work or attending CAP activities he
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Cadet Airman Rachel Wilkins

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Staff
Commanders Corner
By Tom Lyons, Major CAP

DCC Message
By Gregory Carter, Major CAP

Squadron Commander

Deputy Commander of Cadets

Congratulations to the Beverly Composite Squadron. Everyone worked hard last year, under tough conditions, and it has been recognized by MAWG. All of us, and our families, share in the Unit of Distinction award. Our cadets have performed their duties remarkably, our senior staff has as well. Every single member has stepped up to help Beverly become a great squadron. I see the cadet staff doing their jobs and the corps cadets following their example. I wish to see the next group of cadet staff as well trained, motivated, and caring as the present. Leadership is what we teach in CAP, and we have great examples of leaders in our squadron. Participation from members is way up from the past. We are attending more SAREXes and activities. We need to keep the Beverly Composite Squadron a force in MAWG now. We are on a path of being that "GO TO" squadron once again. Please participate in whatever activity you can. We have some big plans again this year. Another Hangar Dance and some trips are in the works. As before, the dance will require everyones help. And the trips will need coordinating. Please check your SUI requirements if you have a staff position. 1LT Parsons and I want to wrap up all findings by the end of May.
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We have just returned from our Wing Conference and just want to reiterate how proud and pleased I am with our Cadets. All of you are fine young men and women and your camaraderie is first to none. I am proud to say I am from the Beverly Composite Squadron. Thank you for making this years conference one of the most enjoyable and memorable of all the conferences I have attended. To continue on this years theme The year of the Beverly Composite Squadron Cadet, we
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DCS Message
By Dan Parsons, 1st Lt CAP

Deputy Commander of Seniors

It looks like Old Man Winter has finally released his grasp on us. Good weather will soon be upon us and things will get busy. For starters our friends at Operation Troop Support will be holding their GIANT yard sale on Saturday April 25th in Danvers. I will be in need of volunteers again to help them before and during this event. We will be also busy this spring and summer with many events, please see Major Carters DCC column for more information there. Plus dont forget our biggest event ever the second annual Hangar Dance is just around the corner !!!!
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Emergency Services
From the Desk of
Joel Heusser, Captain CAP

ES Training
Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP

Emergency Services Officer

Emergency Services Training Officer

Operational Risk Management (ORM) is something that anyone interested in Emergency services shold be very interested in. Everyone on an ES team needs to be helping keep the team safe. National Emergency Services On behalf of Col Letteer, CAP/SE, Your National Safety Team has completed the on-line Intermediate ORM Course. The course is made up of PowerPoint slides followed by a 20 question on-line test. The course and test may be accessed by going to the ORM link on the National Safety web page at http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/safety/. This course was designed for Senior Mission Base personnel and FRO's; however it is open for all CAP members to gain a better understanding of what is required for ORM mission base management. It is recommended that the following members complete this course: Incident Commander, Agency Liaison, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance / Administration Section Chief, Air Operations Branch Director, Ground Branch Director and Flight Release Officers. This course will be followed up by the Executive Level Course designed for
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General Training News

We are working on making the ES training a little smoother and coherent. We want to make the training more predictable, and better scheduled. There are only so many hours a week for ES training, we want to maximize what you get out of every contact hour you have with an instructor. Please bear with us as we work to get things a little better organized behind the scenes. I think you will like the benefits we will all
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From the Desk of

David Cuscuna, 1st Lt CAP

Assistant Communications Officer

Communications Update
For those who are new to CAP Communications, in the near future frequencies and radio upgrades will be happening in order that CAP units comply with the new Narrow Band requirements from the International Communications committee conference. The new frequencies will be secure as only Wing and National Level CAP will have the frequency list and they (National HQ) will
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Aerospace
Aerospace Education Program
Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP
Assistant Aerospace Education Officer

Aerospace Current Event

Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP
Assistant Aerospace Education Officer

US Military Aircraft between the Wars

So we all know the major highlights of the aircraft of World War 1 and World War 2, but a lot happened in aviation between the wars. In this months article I want to discuss some of the lesser known US military aircraft that flew and defended the skies between WW1 and WW2.

Cessna 172 Joyride

A Canadian man allegedly stole a Cessna 172 from a flight school at the Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario and flew it south landing in Ellsinore, Missouri on a highway. Cessna lists the range of the airplane at approximately 693 miles making most of Missouri within range of a 172.

P-6 Hawk
In 1927 the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company introduced a fast and very maneuverable aircraft, the new XP-6.

Cessna 172 Range as map from the Cessna Web Site

The 31 year old man arrested as he ran from the airplane was identified by ABC News as a naturalized Canadian citizen, Yavuz Berke, formerly known as Adam Leon.
Photo from the ational Museum of the USAF

This plane won several awards including a 2nd place in the 1927 US National Air Races
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The Single engine aircraft was escorted by two F-16 fighter jets continuously once it crossed the border at an estimated cost of
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Safety
Safety
By William Frank, 1st Lt CAP

Safety Officer

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Identify the hazards Assess the risks Analyze the risk control measures Make control decisions Risk control implementation Supervise and review

This month Im going to review the principles of Operational Risk Management. Operational Risk Management (ORM) can be defined as follows: Its a logic-based, common sense approach to making calculated decisions on human, material and environmental factors associated with any type of activity. Or Simply put, its a methodical, six-step process to manage inherent risk.

The following is a more detailed description of each step:

1.

Identify the hazards:

This is the foundation of the ORM process. If you don't know the hazards to mission degradation, personnel injury or death, or property damage, then they can't be controlled. A hazard is simply a condition that could cause loss. Focus on what is at risk and list potential hazards.

2.

Assess the risks:

Mankind has always dealt with risks through intuition and memories of past experiences. Success through this method, has always been, and will continue to be, hit and miss. The ORM process allows systematic risk decision-making that manages risk as part of the whole operation, reduces mishaps and improves the cost-benefit ratio by lowering risk. The end result is that we are safer, our resources are conserved and our operational capability is optimized.

Quantify and qualify the probability and severity of loss from exposure to the hazard. Examine each hazard and determine the exposure, severity and mishap probability for the activity. After a hazard is examined, risk can be established. Use the Risk Assessment Index, to prioritize the hazards into levels of risk and work on the worst one first. Managers should deal in risk rather than hazards since hazards do not have an explicit mission connection.

3.

Analyze risk control measures:

The six steps in the ORM process:

Investigate a variety of actions which will either reduce or eliminate the risk. Determine which risks can be eliminated, reduced or controlled in some manner. If you did the previous step correctly, youll
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IG
Wing IG
By Ray Fallon, Major CAP

Mass Wing Inspector General

CAP Staff Regulation for the Staff Officer

inspector general function. As an example CAP 123-1 governs how the Inspector General is appointed, its role in the organization and responsibilities. So when reading the regulations for your function it is important to keep in mind the overall context, or purpose, of that particular regulation so that the individual paragraphs make sense. Within each regulation the individual paragraphs support the overall purpose just as building blocks to a wall. When you have obtained the regulations pertaining to your function take each one and highlight all paragraphs that contain sentences with Must, Will or Shall in them. These are the minimum required tasks that need to be performed. It is often helpful to write them up on a separate piece of paper for reference. All other tasks are discretionary and you may perform them as time allows. Once you have identified the minimum tasks that are required then all you have to do is perform them and you are on your way to being mission ready. If you are still having trouble understanding the regulation then you should ask for help from someone in your unit or you may contact your counterpart at wing for clarification.

The Civil Air Patrol regulation is constantly being updated as the organization grows and circumstances dictate. Currently there are 67 distinct bodies of regulation spanning some 1082 pages! Just looking for an answer to a regulatory question can be overwhelming. We advocate a simple method that makes it easy to understand the regulation and what actions are required. This method is especially useful if you are new to the organization and this type of government style regulation. The best way to get organized is to obtain the Specialty Track Guide for your function. These can be found in the pamphlets section of the CAP National Headquarters website and are numbered P200 P229. Not only are they chocked full of useful information about each particular function but they contain an inventory of what regulation actually governs the function. It is important is to understand the purpose of each regulation. In the case of the Inspector General we have three regulations which are CAPR 123-1, 123-2, and 123-3. Each one covers a particular aspect of the

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Airport
From The Airport Manager
By Robert Mezzetti

Beverly Airport Manager

I'd like to thank Major Lyons for the opportunity to write a monthly column for the squadron newsletter. I will endeavor to inform readers of airport activities and other airport business and I'd also like to educate readers in future articles regarding the public administration/management of public airports.

The third project is the reconstruction of Taxiway "F". Taxiway "F" used to be Runway 2-20 which was closed in 1994 and converted to a taxiway. This project is one of President Obama's Economic Stimulus Projects. It should start sometime between Summer and Early Fall, 2009.

The fourth project is actually a equipment acquisition. We are requesting through a Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission grant, a tractor and several attachments that would be used to mow airport in-field areas and to cut brush along security fence lines.

I would like to begin my first column on airport projects. Currently, we are working on four grant projects at the Airport. The first, is updating the airport's Airport Layout Plan (ALP). In order to receive federal assistance, airports are required to keep their ALP current. The ALP is a detailed, scaled drawing, which depicts the existing and ultimate development of the airport. It shows prominent airport facilities such as runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, hangars, fencing, and so forth. It also shows approach and clear zones and areas reserved for non-aviation development. This project is on-going and should conclude in June, 2009.

Future grants may include an environmental study of proposed airfield improvements; the design, reconstruction and expansion of the East Ramp; acquiring off airport obstruction easements; design and reconstruction of Runway 16-34; and off airport obstruction clearing.

Airport Information
http://www.beverlyairport.com/index.php Phone: 978-921-6072 Fax: 978-921-6071

The second grant project is the runway crack repair for Runway 16-34. This project should start in either May or June, 2009. It will also include repainting runway pavement markings.

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Ribbons
By Robert Thomas, LtCol., CAP

PDO Message
By Dan Parsons, 1st Lt CAP

Texas Wing

Professional Development Officer

Have you heard about the new CAP Ribbon called Homeland Security Ribbon. On the National Web Site there was an announcement to review the draft CAPR 39-3. It was easy to overlook this ribbon because it is not covered in the summary. Homeland Security Ribbon Awarded for participation in ten actual Homeland Security sorties as defined by the tasking organization as being in the interest of the security and/or defense of the nation. This ribbon applies to all members participating on the mission in any capacity. Clasps may be added to the ribbon for participation in every ten additional sorties.

I only have two items for this months newsletter. The first is stream lining of our Senior staff. I have prepared position descriptions for all of the Senior positions the we need to have to be a functioning unit. Many of you who wear many hats in the Squadron will continue to do the same. Once these have been reviewed and approved by the Commander they will be disseminated among the members. I am looking towards a PERFECT Subordinate Unit Inspection in 2010. With all of your continued support and hard work I know if one Squadron can do it, it will be the GREAT Beverly Composite Squadron.

Homeland Security Ribbon

And if you look real close, the Wright Brothers ribbon is worn between the Mitchell and Armstrong ribbons. This is still a draft regulation so dont start changing your ribbon bars until everything becomes official. http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/c ms/R039_003_draft_A64427E39FD4F.pdf

Secondly is a challenge to all of the Senior members. We have a few new Senior members that will need to complete the Level 1 course. Since most of you have completed this and many of you have completed Level 2 and 3, I am asking if you could step up and mentor one of these new Seniors through this process and help them enroll in a specialty track as prescribed by the Commander or myself. Mentoring is very beneficial to new members and can be very rewarding for the mentor. Daniel E. Parsons

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PAO
By Andrew Buck, Captain CAP

New Tasks
Senior Staff

Public Affair Officer

Welcome
We have two new columns starting this month. Major Ray Fallon has agreed to write a monthly IG column, and Mr. Bob Mezzetti, the Beverly Airport Manager has agreed to with a monthly column as well. I was very happy Mr. Mezzetti was able to join us, he will have an opportunity to speak directly to us about what is happening on the airport property, and sometime he might be able to let us in on some of the future plans. He has also offered to field questions about the airport, and get back us in future columns. Just email me and Ill pass your questions, concern, and comment on to him. I want to thank Major Lyons for making this communications channel open between us and the airport. We are also doubly lucky because this month we also launch a monthly Inspector General column. Major Ray Fallon, our Wing IG, has agreed to write something every month for publication in the Eagle Eye. The Inspector General works directly for the Wing Commander and has two roles within the organization. The first is to function as an ombudsman, fact-finder, and honest broker in the resolution of complaints. Anyone may contact the Inspector General (rayfallon@comcast.net). The second role of the Inspector General is to conduct subordinate unit inspections to assist commanders in ensuring their unit is ready to meet CAP's missions. Major Fallon has also offered to field questions about the Inspector General Program, from Eagle Eye readers and get back us in future columns. Just email me and
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Part of our job is to assist the Squadron Commander in developing the necessary operations policies and procedures to ensure mission accomplishment. To that end, the Senior Staff have decided to establish some weekly tasks and get a cadre of Seniors and Cadets trained in performing these tasks. There are already some CAP procedures that have to be adhered to, but these tasks go beyond those to be Beverly centric.

Ramp Checks
Lt Frisbee is assigned to get the ramp check back on track. His assignment includes the proviso to train his RCO replacement. All squadron members are available for RC duty.

Aircraft Inspections
Lt Frank is assigned to create the CAP Aircraft Inspection process, procedure, and any necessary paperwork, to weekly inspect the CAP Airplane. This should include visibility of an SUI into the process with logs and process documentation. He is then to train officers and cadets to perform this duty. Anyone who flies, inspects! This process may seem a lot like a pre-flight, but the intention is to make sure that the airplane is ready for the next mission and that the last person to fly, closed out the airplane properly.

Vehicle Inspections
Major Snow is tasked with creation of the vehicle Inspection process, procedure, and any necessary paperwork. This should include
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Conference
By Andrew Buck, Captain CAP

Building Visitor Security

By James McIntosh, Major, CAP

Public Affair Officer

What a conference, Beverly composite squadron took home Massachusetts Wing Finance Officer of the Year, One Mitchell Certificate, two Commanders Commendations, one mint new Lieutenant Colonel, one Meritorious Achievement Award, and Massachusetts Wing Squadron of Distinction 2008 with a Unit Citation. Friday night the cadets worked on the aerospace project. Unfortunately they were not victorious in the competition. The good news that a large number of our cadets now have conference experience and will be in a position to be more competitive next year On Saturday morning Cadet Second Lieutenant Alexander Ortins was presented with his Mitchell Certificate by the Wing Commander David Belcher, Colonel, CAP.

Admin Officer

The Security Procedure

1) At the beginning of the year, a Visitor

Badge Sign-In was established to identify all persons who are not members of the Civil Air Patrol. These persons who are visitors, unless prospective Cadets, are not to have direct contact with Cadets Members during a standard meeting or extra activity.

Visitors Badge

2) These Visitor badges are signed out by the individual and a clip-on badge is issued for the duration of a meeting or of their stay within the facility. At the end of the meeting, the visitor should return the badge to the clipboard and sign-out. 15 Badges were originally created. 3) During a recent audit of the Visitor Badges it has been discovered that 5 badges were missing. This has created a breach in the security of this facility. To close this breach, new badges and a new format have been produced and the old badges have been destroyed.

Second Lieutenant Alexander Ortins receives his Mitchell certificate from Wing Commander Colonel David Belcher. Photo: Lieutenant Colonel Earl Shepard

With this award, Lieutenant Ortins makes it three Mitchell cadets on the squadron roster at this time, Well done cadets and congratulations Lieutenant Ortins.
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Bits and Bytes

By William Frisbee, 1st Lt CAP

A Healthy You
By James McIntosh, Major, CAP

IT Officer

Asst Health Services Officer

Computer Upkeep and Security

Some of you may remember one of my first columns on computer security and safety, but due to the presss hype of the Conflicker virus that has some people terrified, I just wanted to rehash what I said in that first column. Computer safety really is all about you, the user. Do something that isnt safe, you are going to end up in trouble. Its just like the rest of your life, when you do things that are not safe, or if you dont know if it is the OK thing to do, you are going to end up getting hurt or worse. The same rules are in effect for your computer. Be careful, watch what you do, take care of yourself and chances are youll be fine. The first step in keeping your computer safe, is keeping it up to date. It doesnt matter of you are using Linux, MacOS X or Windows, all need to be updated regularly. Every single OS, regardless of what people say, can be insecure and have risk associated with it. In face recently during a security competition, it was found, much to the MacOS X fan, that Macs are less secure than a Windows system. It just goes to show no matter what you use, most security is in your hands. All modern operating systems offer some automatic update (Windows calls it Windows or Microsoft Update, Apple calls it Software Update and various Linux distributions have their own program to do much the same). Honestly the best thing you can do is set these automatic updates to automatic. Dont count on you doing it regularly; let the OS do it for you. It wont forget, it wont have
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The Insect Repellent DEET

DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-metatoluamide) is the active ingredient in many insect repellent products. It is used to repel biting pests such as mosquitoes and ticks, including ticks that may carry Lyme disease. Every year, approximately one-third of the U.S. population is expected to use DEET. Products containing DEET currently are available to the public in a variety of liquids, lotions, sprays, and impregnated materials (e.g., wrist bands). Formulations registered for direct application to human skin contain from 4 to 100% DEET. Except for a few veterinary uses, DEET is registered for use by consumers, and it is not used on food. DEET is designed for direct application to human skin to repel insects, rather than kill them. After it was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946, DEET was registered for use by the general public in 1957. Approximately 140 products containing DEET are currently registered with EPA by about 39 different companies.

Safety review of DEET completed in 1998

After completing a comprehensive reassessment of DEET, EPA concluded that, as long as consumers follow label directions and take proper precautions, insect repellents containing DEET do not present a health
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know which one to concentrate on first. A risk control must change the risk by impacting the exposure, severity or the probability of a mishap. Prioritize these control measures to get the most bang for your buck. 4. Make control decisions: The appropriate decision maker uses cost versus benefit analysis to choose the best control(s). This step involves two actions. First, select the best possible risk controls. Next, decide if those controls will assure that the benefits will outweigh the costs. This decision making process should involve the right person making the decision at the right time, based on the right inputs. Whos the right person? Whoever has the best grasp of the risk and the opportunity issues. Dont think that just because risk is present, you should avoid the activity. Only go for the risk when the total benefits outweigh the total costs. Always reject the risk when total costs outweigh total benefits. What is the difference between a bold, prudent, decisive risk and a gamble? Information and the process used to make the decision ORM 5. Risk control implementation: The key here is for the risk controls to truly be integrated within the plans, processes and operations with which they are associated. Without integration, it wont be nearly as effective. For the controls to be successful, the implementation must be clear to everyone, there must be accountability and leadership must provide support. 6. Supervise and review: When risk controls are properly integrated, the supervision of them is just like any other leadership action -- this is the prime reason for the emphasis on completely integrating the risk controls. Review is the systematic measurement of whether or not the benefit was worth the cost. This is the
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something else to do, it will just do it. Make sure you have a decent anti-virus on both Windows and Mac based systems. Linux based AV is still in its infancy and is less of a need than Windows and Mac. Some people may claim the Mac doesnt need anti-virus, but this is just a pipe-dream. I would rather err on the side of caution than regret the decision when you get hit by malware or a virus. If the Mac platform continues to be popular its only a matter of time before someone hits it with a bad attack. There are several good AV platforms out there. For a free, and decent antivirus for Windows (runs under Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 beta, both 32 bit and 64 bit versions), I recommend and use AVG Free Edition which you can find here: http://free.avg.com/, its a small download, and the product works. Should you want more from your AV solution, TrendMicro, AVG and a few others put out decent products. I also have used, and had good luck with Microsofts OneCare solution under XP and Vista (doesnt work however with Windows 7). Most decent AV solutions are going to cost between $40 and $60 for a year of updates and maintenance/support. Its well worth it. On the Apple side of the house there are not as many companies out there doing AV, however the Avast line seems to get decent reviews. Make sure you have a firewall. Most modern OSs have built in software firewalls. Use them! It can help you quite a bit to protect yourself! Leave the firewalls on. I cannot tell you how many times Ive had to clean a system where someone turned the software firewall off because they thought (wrongly) that it was slowing their computer down. In earlier versions of Windows and MacOS X the built-in firewalls were not enabled by default. Newer updates to both fix this issue. If you have a wireless router/modem at home, make sure it is secure! Please change
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NER Cadet Academy

NER Cadet Leadership Academy: Adjutant (officer) Seminar Advisors (cadet and/or officer) Cadet Commander NER Cadet NCO Academy Seminar Advisors (cadet and/or officer) Cadet Commander NER Honor Guard Academy: TBD NER Basic Encampment: Standard Encampment Personnel needed Please forward all staff applications (no later than 30 April) to: Colonel Craig Treadwell, CAP Northeast Region Deputy Chief of Staff Cadet Programs 6 Sara Lane Portland ME 04103-3623 E-mail: ctread@maine.rr.com Future updates will be posted to the NER Webpage. Ask someone who attended last year it was a great time!

The Academy will take place 19-30 July 2009 at Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts. The NER Cadet Academy will consist of the following activities: Encampment NER Cadet Leadership School NER Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer School Honor Guard Academy At this time applications for both CAP Officer and Cadet staff positions are being accepted. Currently, we are looking for the executive command staffs to run each of these activities! The flyer below (also attached) advertises the Academy and gives the specific information. Please share this with all members who may be interested! All members, cadets and officers, interested in serving on the staff of any of these schools, or for the overall academy, are invited to apply on CAPF 31 with a cover letter describing what position they are looking for and what qualifications they bring to the position. Applications are due no later than 30 April. The following positions will be needed: NER Cadet Academy: Admin/personnel Logistics/Supply/Transportation Communications Chaplain Finance Medical Safety

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Testing
By Guy Simmons, LtCol CAP

mission base management. It is recommended that the following members complete this course: Incident Commander, Agency Liaison, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Finance / Administration Section Chief, Air Operations Branch Director, Ground Branch Director and Flight Release Officers. This course will be followed up by the Executive Level Course designed for Commanders, and an Advanced Level ORM for those that would like more information to hone their skills. These courses are in final preparation and should be on-line in the next few weeks. Regards, Lyle E. Letteer, Jr., Col, CAP National Safety Officer I have it on reliable sources that at least two of the Beverly Officers have completed both of the on-line ORM courses. Well done to you both. Guy Simmons LTC, CAP Testing Officer

Testing Officer

Cadets of Beverly Composite Squadron achieved impressive success with Leadership and Aerospace examinations again in March, with high levels of participation and high grades. These exams are an important part of professional advancement in the Civil Air Patrol. Debriefing for tests is conducted during the second meeting of each month, and tests are administered during the third meeting of the month. Congratulations to the following members of the Squadron who passed examinations in March:

Colby S. Rodgers Christopher J. Dullea Ian P. Johnston Alexander A. Ortins

Keep up the outstanding work!

From the National Safety Officer

On behalf of Col Letteer, CAP/SE, Your National Safety Team has completed the on-line Intermediate ORM Course. The course is made up of PowerPoint slides followed by a 20 question on-line test. The course and test may be accessed by going to the ORM link on the National Safety web page at http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/safety/. This course was designed for Senior Mission Base personnel and FRO's; however it is open for all CAP members to gain a better understanding of what is required for ORM

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Boston Marathon
By Jack Forman, LtCol. CAP

assignment on our own. If you have decided that personnel from your unit are going to participate, please contact me by return email ASAP. Please indicate if you would like to serve as patrol, admin or radio operator. Many thanks in advance to the cadets and seniors who will participate! I'm looking forward to helping make another Boston Marathon a success. This is a map of where to park and NOT to park.

Wing Director of Ops.

This is the year Massachusetts Civil Air Patrol has been asked by MEMA to help with the Boston Marathon. The date of this year's Marathon, rain or shine, is Monday, 20 April 2009. This is the 113th running of the Boston Marathon. This year Civil Air Patrol will only work with the Hopkinton PD in the athlete's village, and the starting line. Once the race is underway, about 13:45 all Civil Air Patrol members are invited to a hot lunch at the Elmwood School on the Hopkinton PD. At this time you get your marathon jackets. I have asked for 50 Marathon jackets, however we normally do not get the number we ask for, therefore they will be given to members on a first signin first get basis. This year the race is starting earlier: Mobility Impaired at 9:00 am Wheelchair start at 9:30 am Elite women to start at 9:35 am Wave 1 at 10:00 am Wave 2 at 10:30 am Roads in Hopkinton CLOSE at 7:30 am We start at 6:00 AM at the high school for a briefing. It is imperative that we be on station before the athletes show up. This year our command post will be ready for us to use. We are still working out the communication plan with the Hopkinton PD Along with patrol personal, I will also need staff in this command post, a radio operator, and a admin. As in previous Massachusetts Wing has shown MEMA, State Police, and other public service departments that we can work with others and at the same time, handle a

Please park in area "J". NOT area "H" Sincerely, //s// Jack Forman, LtCol. CAP Wing Director of Ops. Project Officer, Boston Marathon 2008

P.S. I have been asked the age limits. Same as last year, with unit commander's approval, Cadets 16 years and older are welcome to work the Marathon.

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Reports Due
James M. McIntosh, Major CAP Administration Officer

enjoy from the hard work of Lt Parsons.

Camp Nihan
Camp Nihan will be May 1, 2, &3 this year. Check in for cadets will begin at 1700 on Friday the First of May. There will be Burgers and Dogs, starting at 1700 on Friday. At this time there is scheduled to be a CPR Class, Communications classes, Compass course and an ES Class. Class details will be sent out to all squadron commanders via email from the Beverly Squadron PAO. Cost is $25.00 each and covers the cost of meals and the classes Except CPR which is $4.00 extra. CPR Sign up is Friday night. Last cadet out will be 1200 on Sunday the Third of June.
Andrew W. Buck, Captain CAP

The following reports are due NLT April 10 to Wing Headquarters. Monthly Unit Safety Report (SE) MWF 2-17 A/C Report & NER Flight Log (DOO/FMM) CAPF 99, Flight Release Log (SD, DO) MWF 73, Vehicle Inspection (LGT) Quicken RPT 173-2, Quarterly Finance (FM) Quarterly Public Affairs (PA) Flight Release Officer Roster (DO) MWF 15-3, DDR report (DDR)

The following reports are due at MAWG HQ NLT 10 May Monthly Unit Safety Report (SE) MWF 2-17 A/C Report & NER Flight Log (DOO/FMM) CAPF 99, Flight Release Log (SD, DO) MWF 73, Vehicle Inspection (LGT)

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A reminder that any reports that are to be submitted to Wing HQ, especially by the Responsible Department and IS NOT mailed through the Squadron Admin Office, a copy must be submitted to Administration for our records.

Commanders, and an Advanced Level ORM for those that would like more information to hone their skills. These courses are in final preparation and should be on-line in the next few weeks.

Regards, Lyle E. Letteer, Jr., Col, CAP National Safety Officer. 105 S Hansell, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

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Captain Andrew Buck brought in a Commanders Commendation for his work as PAO over the past year. First Lieutenant Daniel Parsons brought us a Commanders Commendation for his work on the new headquarters and his leadership and hard work making the First annual WWII dance a roaring success.

I was glad that we got to promote LTC Simmons at the conference. Confided Major Lyons, I felt it should be done in the correct venue. The presentation came as a surprise to Lieutenant Colonel Simmons. The jewel in the victory crown was the surprise award of the Meritorious Service Award that was presented to our squadron Commander Major Thomas Lyons. The award was for his service to the squadron, specifically his vision of a Hanger Dance, and his steadfast insistence that the squadron could pull together and bring off a fun fund raiser that supplied funds that supplied operating funds for the unit.

Captain Andrew Buck receives his Commander Commendation from Wing Commander Colonel David Belcher. Photo: Lieutenant Colonel Earl Shepard I was glad to see the Commanders Commendations came through for Cpt. Buck and Lt. Parsons. Major Lyons, Beverly Squadron Commander said after the conference. These two men work their tails off for our squadron. It was good to see them recognized. Senior Member Guy Simmons was awarded his Lieutenant Commander Epaulets by both the squadron commander and the Wing commander.

Major Thomas Lyons receives his Meritorious Service Award from Region Commander Colonel Robert Diduch and Wing Commander Colonel David Belcher. Photo: Captain Andrew Buck I was totally surprised. Admitted Major Lyons, I didnt see that one coming. It was the opinion of the Beverly Squadron Officers present that the award was richly deserved. During the afternoon on Saturday squadron members attended seminars as presenters, or students. Captain Buck presented a seminar on his method of creating press releases. He averages six a month with the majority occurring in the first week of the month. The cadets presented the Aerospace Education Cadet Project to the conference visitors and the judges. Competition was stiff this year and Beverly came up short, but the cadets learned some lessons for next year.
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Lieutenant Colonel Guy Simmons receives his Epaulets from Wing Commander Colonel David Belcher and Squadron Commander Major Thomas Lyons. Photo: Lieutenant Colonel Earl Shepard

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Usually the cadets are bored with the seminars, but this year there were some good cadet activities. Beverly Squadron First Sergeant Steven Davidson explained Cadets attended several seminars, including a lecture discussing recruitment and retention of new cadets, and one concerning the planning and execution of unit activities. The lessons of both of these seminars will no doubt return with the cadets to Beverly and boost the quality of the Squadron. During the banquet there were some additional Awards handed out. Beverly was awarded the Massachusetts Wing Squadron of Distinction 2008 with a Unit Citation. Major Carter won Finance Officer of the year for 2008. Home at last from a busy, weekend, Major Lyons summed it up this way, I thank my staff for the recognition and support. For the Meritorious Service Award. Our cadets were recognized too. We are all proud of C/2LT Ortins. Seeing him get his Mitchell from the wing commander was cool. The cadets were recognized at commanders call for being where they were supposed to be, and their overall behavior. I was very proud to be the Squadron Commander of Beverly Composite Squadron at the conference. And the Beverly Composite Squadron cadets and seniors say, Thank you Major Lyons.

management aspect of ORM. In addition to the six step risk management process, CAP uses some additional factors levels of severity and probability when assessing risk for missions. If you are interested in more details, please see me on meeting night. Ill leave you with a final thought on ORM; one of the principle objectives of risk management training is to develop proficiency in applying the six step process. We want risk management to become an automatic part of your day to day life and during CAP activities. Have a safe month! Information on ORM courtesy of CAP NHQ and the USAF Safety Center.

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the default admin account and password. In my neighborhood alone there are over 15 strong wireless systems. Of the 15, 10 are still using default passwords for the routers. This is typically a very bad thing as people can hop on your network at any time and use it for whatever purposes they want! I plan on covering wireless security in a bit more detail in a future column. Remember folks, security starts and ends with you!

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$500,000 to the US Taxpayers. It was not reported whether the Canadian government was going to cover the costs of the military escort.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=7273710&page =1

cut another 3,000 jobs or 10% of it's workforce. The company make business aircraft as well as commercial and amphibious aircraft. The company expects business aircraft orders to remain soft for the some time to come. This latest layoff follows a 4.5 % cut in jobs as recently as February bringing the total jobs lost this year to 4,360 including both union and non-union workers all around the world, including the USA.

Space Shuttle to Visit Hubble

STS-125 will be the fifth and final Space Shuttle servicing mission to the Hubble space telescope. The Atlantis is scheduled to lift off on 12 May for an eleven day mission. It is reported that this mission will extend the life of the Hubble Telescope into the year 2014.

P2 CHALLE GER 605 Bombardier Business Jet Photo:: Bombardier

With the sudden unpopularity of business jet use sparked by congressional rhetoric, many union as well as non-union workers are suddenly without employment. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/st ory.jsp?id=news/BOMB040209.xml&headline =Bombardier Unveils Second Round of Layoffs&channel=busav

Hubble Telescope Photographed by Space Shuttle Discovery in 1997. Photo: ASA

The Hubble Telescope was placed into orbit in 1990, but due to an improperly manufactured main mirror, the instrument was of limited usefulness until it was repaired in 1993. Since then it has added to the basic understanding of the universe and has proven to be a huge success.
http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2009/apr/HQ_M09054_STS-125_Briefings.html

Cessna to Join Bombardier in Making Staff Cuts

Cessna's parent company Textron announced that they will further reduce the output of the Cessna production facilities, which will result in more staff reductions. There has understandably been a negative impact on orders and deliveries of business jets since Congress and the Whitehouse have vilified the use of business jets by company officials.
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More Aero Layoffs At Bombardier

Bombardier Aerospace announced plans to

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providing $200 Million as a repayable loan. CEO Robert Brown said "Innovation is essential for CAE in order to sustain its leadership position in modeling, simulation and training. We will therefore, continue to invest in R&D, even in these challenging times,.

Many of the business jet orders and aircraft deliveries being placed on hold are from customers who have good financials, but are concerned with future profitability.

Cessna 525 Citation jet Photo: wikipedia

It is also suspected by some that corporate customers are leery of drawing federal attention to themselves given the threats of the Treasury Department to interfere in business in the name of financial recovery. There arent too many CEOs who want the Whitehouse to fire them and take over their company just for buying a new jet. While details of the job cuts are as yet not known, Cessna has already laid off 4,600 workers. It is not known what impact these job cuts and the layoffs at Bombardier will have on aircraft engine manufacturers Williams, Pratt & Whitney and others, but it isnt looking good for them either as the dominoes begin to fall. http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Mo reLayoffsToComeAtCessna_200064-1.html

CAE Simulator: Photo AvWeb

While it isnt clear exactly just what new products CAE will bring to the market place, it is clear that they intend to be profitable going forward, and intend to provide long term employment stability for their work force. http://www.avweb.com/avwebbiz/news/CAE Spending600MillionOnR_And_D_2000521.html

Airplane Hybrid Engine?

The hybrid fad has apparently hit the airplane industry as well as the automotive world. Flight Design GmbH has announced a hybrid engine that uses an electric motor connected to the airplanes propeller to add horsepower for takeoff and for climbs. During normal cruise only the Rotax 914 turbocharged engine powers the propeller. It takes twenty minutes to fully recharge the Lithium batteries that are used to run the electric motor.
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Canadians US Show How to Actually Stimulate an Economy

Canadian Flight Sim manufacturer CAE has announced that it will spend $600 Million to develop new aviation and simulation technologies. The Canadian government is

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enjoys Computers, track and Games. Sergeant Dullea is also an Eagle Scout in Troop 88 (Peabody) of the Boy Scouts of America, and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Junior ROTC MA-951 Squadron. Sergeant Dullea earned the Cadet of the Month award for December 2008, making this his second award. C/SSgt Dullea has earned the Unit Citation, Wright Brothers Achievement Ribbon, Mary Fiek Achievement Ribbon General Hap Arnold Achievement Ribbon, the General J. F. Curry Achievement Ribbon, the cadet Community service ribbon and the Cadet Recruiter ribbon.
Cthybrid Engine. Photo AvWeb

Testing of the hybrid engine on an airplane is expected to begin in the middle of 2009. The Rotax engine burns automotive fuel of 91 octane or better according to Aero Propulsion Technologies web site http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Fli ghtDesignHybridAero_200078-1.html

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4) These new badges are in landscape style. Any person showing up with a portrait style is not a signed in visitor, and will have the old badge confiscated. 5) Members, cadets and seniors, who bring a visitor to the facility is considered the visitors escort and must also sign the visitor log as such. Once the meeting or activity is completed, it is the responsibility of the escort to ensure the visitor returns the badge to the Sign-in clipboard. Failure to perform paragraph 5 will result in the escort being fined $1.00 for replacement badges.

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visibility of an SUI into the process with logs and process documentation. He is then to train officers and cadets to fill in for him when he is not available. Anyone who rides or drives, inspects!

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You may have also heard around the squadron that Emergency Services training is moving forward and should be in full mode very shortly. The Commander has charged me with having qualified ground team(s) and mission capable pilots and other mission related persons within the next 12 months. This is a huge undertaking and will require the dedication of our Emergency Services training staff and a commitment from all of our members both Cadets and Seniors alike. I have started this endeavor with the help of Captain Buck and I am in the process of developing a comprehensive training manual for our staff to use to help implement the Commanders request. Please get involved and attend as many training activities as you can or if you are interested in instructing one or more of the modules in ES let the ES staff or myself know your intentions.

April 2008 Squadron Stats

Cadets 1 0 30 0 0 Seniors 0 2 31 0 0 Promotions New Members Current Membership Awards ES Quals

0 Mission callouts, 0 Missions, 0 Finds * Only active seniors tabulated

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Ill pass your questions on to him. This is truly an exciting issue with all of our usual columns and articles, plus these two new features, this is a collectors issue.

Conference

Deadlines
For the May Eagle Eye
Columns 3 May 2009
DCS, DCC, Safety Officer, Professional Development Officer, Health Services Officer, AEO, ESO, FO, Cadets and of course from the Squadron Commander.

We showed up in large numbers, twenty one cadets and six seniors. We dominated the awards area this year too, read the special conference column for all the delicious details. Especially gratifying was the Meritorious Achievement Award presented to our squadron commander. Well done, Major Lyons.

News stories 10 May 2009 Promotions, Missions and other late breaking material.

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Melrose Teen Airman Basic Rachel Wilkins has been a member of the Beverly Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol since December of 2008. Airman Wilkins is a ninth grader at the Melrose High School.

Having earned the Membership ribbon, SM Troy will be eligible for promotion to 2d Lieutenant in May of 2009 pending a review of his staff performance during his six months as a Senior Member.

When not working on homework or CAP activities, Airman Wilkins enjoys Horseback Riding, camping and playing music.

General J. F.Curry Ribbon

Airman Wilkins is authorized to wear the Unit Citation and the General J. F. Curry Achievement ribbon on her CAP Blues Uniform. Well done Airman Wilkins.

Seniors SM Troy Earns Membership Ribbon

Senior Member Jesse Troy has completed all the requirements for the membership ribbon.
Senior Member Jesse Troy

Membership Ribbon

Unlike the cadet program, earning a professional development achievement does not resulr, t in a promotion. Senior members have to serve both time in grade and be approved for promotion by the squadron Commander.

Danvers resident Senior Member Jesse Troy, Civil Air Patrol is a student at North Shore Tech and is also employed as a machinist at a local business. A long time resident of Danvers he is interested in Emergency Services Ground Team, Search and Rescue, and transportation. The newest senior member is anxious to begin his training and start making a difference in his local community as an emergency services volunteer. SM Troy is the youngest senior member in the Beverly Squadron having put in his
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application to join the CAP just weeks after his 18th birthday. If he had joined before his 18th birthday he would have joined as a cadet. Senior Member Troy is authorized to wear the Unit Citation (Squadron Award 2008) and Membership Ribbon on his blues uniform.

Department for 22 years and has served as the Deputy Fire Chief for 10 years.

Lieutenant Daniel Parsone Earns Finance Technician Rating

First Lieutenant Daniel Parsons has completed all the requirements for the Technician rating in the Finance Specialty track of the Senior Member Professional Development program.

Lieutenant Parsons serves as the squadron Deputy Commander for Seniors, Professional Development officer, and assistant Finance Officer for the Beverly Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, stationed at the Beverly Airport. He hold a Technician rating in Finance and in Professional Development.

Finance Technician Rating Badge

In his free time Dan enjoys amateur radio, astronomy, and watching his Son compete in swimming. First Lieutenant Parsons is also the winner of the Beverly Composite Squadron Senior of the year award for 2007.

First Lieutenant Parsons has earned the Commanders Commendation with a clasp, Unit Citation), the Chuck Yeager Aerospace Award Ribbon, Leadership Award, Membership Award, and the Red Service Ribbon.

First Liutenant Daniel Parsons, Assistant Finance Officer

South Hamilton resident First Lieutenant Dan Parsons has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol for over 3 years. Lieutenant Parsons has been a member of the Hamilton Fire
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concern. Human exposure is expected to be brief, and long-term exposure is not expected. Based on extensive toxicity testing, the Agency believes that the normal use of DEET does not present a health concern to the general population. EPA completed this review and issued its re-registration decision (called a RED) in 1998.

registration. There also are no data showing incidents that would lead EPA to believe there is a need to restrict the use of DEET. Consumers are always advised to read and follow label directions in using any pesticide product, including insect repellents. What to do in the event of a potential reaction to DEET If you suspect that you or your child is having an adverse reaction to this product, discontinue use of the product, wash treated skin, and call your local poison control center or physician for help. If you go to a doctor, take the repellent container with you.

How to use DEET products safely

Consumers can reduce their own risks when using DEET by reading and following products labels. All DEET product labels include the following directions: Read and follow all directions and precautions on this product label. Do not apply over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin. Do not apply to hands or near eyes and mouth of young children. Do not allow young children to apply this product. Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin and/or clothing. Do not use under clothing. Avoid over-application of this product. After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water. Wash treated clothing before wearing it again. Use of this product may cause skin reactions in rare cases. The following additional statements will appear on the labels of all aerosol and pump spray formulation labels: Do not spray in enclosed areas. To apply to face, spray on hands first and then rub on face. Do not spray directly onto face.
Using DEET on children

Benefits of DEET products

DEET's most significant benefit is its ability to repel potentially disease-carrying insects and ticks. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) receives more than 20,000 reports of Lyme disease (transmitted by deer ticks) and 100 reports of encephalitis (transmitted by mosquitoes) annually. Both of these diseases can cause serious health problems or even death in the case of encephalitis. Where these diseases are endemic, the CDC recommends use of insect repellents when out-of-doors. Studies submitted to EPA indicate that DEET repels ticks for about three to eight hours, depending on the percentage of DEET in the product.

Tips for Proper Protection when using Mosquito Repellents containing DEET
West Nile Virus is an illness spread by mosquito bites. Preventing mosquito bites can prevent getting West Nile Virus. Insect repellent products containing DEET (N, Ndiethyl-m-toluamide) can reduce the risk of mosquito bites, but must be used with caution. Products containing DEET have been occasionally associated with health problems among people who have used it. The reported problems include: skin reactions
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DEET is approved for use on children with no age restriction. There is no restriction on the percentage of DEET in the product for use on children, since data do not show any difference in effects between young animals and adult animals in tests done for product

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such as rash, swelling and itching; eye irritation (burning, itchy and watery eyes); and less often, slurred speech, confusion and seizures. Below are recommended precautions to take when using mosquito repellents containing DEET for adults and children.

your health care provider or the Poison Center (1-800-222-1222). Other Important Preventive Measures: The use of DEET is only one way to reduce your risk of mosquito bites. Other important precautions include: Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts during peak mosquito activity periods, such as dawn and dusk. Use mosquito netting over infant carriers, carriages and playpens when outdoors. Use window and door screens, and keep them in good condition. Eliminate items on your property in which standing water can collect and serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Such items can include old tires, empty flowerpots and cans.

Recommendations for use by adults:

Products with 10-35 percent DEET will provide adequate protection under most conditions. Be sure to read the product label and use according to the label directions. Use DEET sparingly and apply only on exposed skin. Do not apply to skin under clothing, or to skin that is damaged by sunburn, cuts, or other conditions such as psoriasis. Wash treated skin and clothing after returning indoors.

Recommendations for use with children:

For children under 2 years of age, do not use repellent. Use mosquito netting or additional clothing to protect infants. Repellents used on children 2-12 years of age should contain no more than 10 percent DEET, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Do not apply DEET directly to children. Apply to your own hands and then put it on the child. Avoid applying on the child's lips, hands and eyes. Do not allow children to apply DEET themselves. Wash treated skin and clothing after returning indoors. Store all repellents out of the reach of children. If you believe you or a child is having a reaction to a repellent containing DEET, wash the treated area immediately and contact

Service Members

Cadet Kelly Buck P.O. Box 0736 West Point, NY 10997

Student - Plebe

LCpl. Rasmussen, Luke L. VMGR-152/CC Unit 37220 FPO, AP 96603

Crew Chief on KC130J's

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have started plans for many activities. We have asked for and received Cadet Input on activities we can participate in as a Squadron. A majority of you have requested a trip to Washington DC, and we will do everything possible to make this happen. Tentatively we have set the dates for this trip as July 14 through July 19. Initial planning is now underway by the senior members; however, we will need assistance from the cadet corps. I am sure that you will be having many discussions about this trip, but the primary goal for you will be to assist with fund raising to keep your costs as low as possible. Some of the many places we plan to visit on this trip will be the National Air and Space Museum, the Pentagon, Arlington Cemetery, The National Holocaust Museum and Memorial, The National Mall (Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, The Wall, Korean War Memorial, World War II Memorial and many other monuments and Memorials), National Museum of the Marine Corps as well as many other Museums that are open to the public. This aims to be a very busy and active trip. In the coming weeks we will begin preliminary sign up and discussions to set up our daily schedules, so bring your thinking caps and lets make this a trip to remember. Other items we have scheduled or penciled in for this year, Memorial Day Parades (Danvers and Beverly) in May, Presenting Colors at the Danvers Family Day Fireworks July 3, Presenting Colors in Hamilton MA at Patton Park, July 5. In August we have our Wing Encampment and September we are planning to hold our 2nd Annual Hangar Dance and Fundraiser. As you can see we are off to a busy 2009, yet many dates have unscheduled activities that we can add. If you have an activity you would like for us to partake in, please get your recommendations in to your Cadet Activities Officer.

This year we are also going to begin basic training in Emergency Services (ES). This program is open to all cadets and senior members and will be scheduled at least once a month as a unit and as well with Wing sanctioned SAREXs. Our goal as a unit is to have fully prepared and available Ground Teams and Air Crews. Again this will and is open to all unit members, so if you are interested in advancing your ES roll in CAP, let us know and plan to be at all training sessions. Additionally this year we would like to become more involved with our local community. We have already scheduled a tour of our facilities with the Danvers Cub Scouts (April) and as well we will participate as usual with the Cystic Fibrosis Day and the annual visit of the Collins Foundation and the World War II aircraft. We also plan to assist Operation Troop Support again this year with their Yard Sale (April 25). Many more community outreach activities will be added this year. So lets get involved! Remember every activity is a recruiting opportunity, allowing us to grow, which leads into next months article Squadron Growth Where do we fit all of our members?

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Rate of climb: 2480 ft/min Armament 2 .30 cal machine guns

and a slightly modified version with radiators built into the wings won first place at a speed of 201 MPH. There were approximately 70 of the P-6 Hawks produced starting 1929, one of these planes which actually was flown by the Army Air Force unit 1942! The Hawk while fast and maneuverable, was also accident prone with at least 27 of the total 70 aircraft being written off. The P-6 served as a test bed for nearly every type of engine developed in the 20s and 30s up to including the Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior engine. Today only one P-6 survives; it is a P-6E and is currently on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. It was restored and is owned by the Smithsonian.

P-26 Peashooter
The P-26, nicknamed the Peashooter set several firsts in the US Army Air Corps. It was the first all-metal and first monoplane to be used as a fighter aircraft in the Air Corps. The P-26 first flew in 1932, designed by Boeing. It featured an open cockpit, externally braced wings (wires from the fuselage and landing gear struts supported the wings) and fixed landing gear.

Image Courtesy of Goleta Air and Space Museum

This would be the last fighter plane featuring those three features purchased by the Army Air Corps. The P-26 was one of the first US fighter planes to be fitted with flaps
Photo from the ational Museum of the USAF

Crew: one, pilot Length: 25'2" Wingspan: 31'6" Empty weight: 2669 lbs. Max takeoff weight: 3436 lbs. Power Plant: One 700 HP Curtiss V-1570C Conqueror liquid-cooled V12 engine Performance Maximum speed: 204 mph Cruise speed: 167 mph Range: 285 mi Service ceiling: 24,700 ft

Image from ASM

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However by the time the P-26 was available in quantity, it was already far outperformed by the German Bf 109 and British Hawker Hurricane.

Crew: One, Pilot Length: 23'7" Wingspan: 28' Empty weight: 2196 lbs. Max takeoff weight: 3360 lbs. Power Plant: One 600HP Pratt & Whitney R1340-7 "Wasp" radial engine Performance Maximum speed: 234 mph Combat radius: 360 miles Service ceiling: 27,400 feet Armament Two .30 caliber M1919 Browning machine guns One 200 lb. bomb

Image courtesy of Goleta Air & Space Museum

Even though it was out of date, it was well liked by its pilots as it was fast and maneuverable, and remained in the Air Corps inventory until the start of World War 2 and as part of the Guatemalan Air Force until 1956. Both the Chinese and Philippine Air Forces flew the Peashooter in combat against the Japanese scoring several kills against superior Japanese aircraft. About 151 P-26s in total were built.

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This year we will get started on next years SUI well in advance. Let's be ready and prepared. We are still aiming for a mishap- free year in the safety department. Think safe and watch those around you. EVERYONE IS A SAFETY OFFICER. Please train and try to have some fun this year. We have some more challenges ahead of us, with hard work we can get through them. And I finish by saying it has been an honor and a pleasure to be the squadron commander of the greatest unit in the wing. Thank you, Thomas J. Lyons Major Civil Air Patrol

Image Museum of the USAF.

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work with Regions and Wings to complete upgrades. So if you are planning to purchase a radio, I would wait till the squadron radio equipment is upgraded and we will then probably have info on where to purchase authorized equipment. Following is an update as of Sept. 08 from Wing Headquarters. COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE Sept 08 The transition to narrowband channels is now scheduled for next spring (2009). Software channel sets (Code Plugs) are now being generated for each model of radio. These Interim Code Plugs will contain both the new channels and the old channels. Communications on the current channels ONLY will be allowed until the repeaters are changed, then communications will be allowed ONLY on the new channels. All radios then must be reprogrammed to remove the old channels. As of this date (9/14/08), there is still a problem with Canada. A 150 mile exclusion zone for the use of certain frequencies along the Canadian border is currently required. This will not affect MA, CT or RI, but all other NER wings will be significantly impacted. Negotiations are continuing. The transition to the new channels will involve a significant change in communication procedures. There will no longer be any simplex communications on repeater output channels as we have now. The programming of the radios will not permit it. As indicated on the enclosed chart, we will have six simplex channels, six channels for portable repeaters and the normal repeater channels we now have. The code plugs are patterned after the EF Johnson radios which have 16 zones of 16 channels each. Other radios will have channels numbered in sequence as shown on the enclosed chart. Also included in the code

plugs will be US Coast Guard channels (Zone 7) and all possible repeater channels so the radios will operate anywhere in the US.

All the EFJ radios will require a firmware upgrade. We are told that this will take 2030 minutes per radio, so this is not something easily done outside a workshop. The plan is to upgrade the newer radios and swap them with radios in the field. We do not have the firmware at this time, so this will start when we receive the upgrade information. Hopefully, this will be soon, but we do not have a schedule. Any questions, please see me and if I don't have the answer, I will bump it up to Wing,

WEB PLACES
OFFICIAL BEVERLY SQUADRON SITE http://bvycap.homesite.net/ CADET WEB PAGES http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NER-MA-019 SENIOR WEB PAGES http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BVYCOMP/ OFFICIAL CAP WEB SITES

http://www.mawg.cap.gov/ http://www.ner.cap.gov/ http://www.cap.gov/ https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx

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Wanted - Cell Phones

Used cell phones to recycle into calling cards for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. See Captain Buck if you have a phone or want more information.

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Wanted
Fund raising ideas. The best ideas include someone willing to run the fundraiser. All fundraisers must comply with all local, state, federal laws and the regulations of the Civil Air Patrol. Anyone with an idea, best or other wise should contact Major Thomas Lyons any Wednesday night at the squadron HQ. You can also reply to the Eagle eye, and we will see to it that your idea gets to the Major

The current Eagle Eye Newsletter (circulation 180 ) ad rates per issue, payable in advance: Cadets Seniors Commercial 50 words or less $1.00 $3.00 $10.00 51 to 100 words $2.00 $5.00 $20.00 Picture or artwork $1.00 $3.00 $10.00 All money made from the newsletter will go into the general fund for the Beverly Composite Squadron. All ads must be approved by the Squadron Commander. Ad copy must be received before the 15th of each month to be included in the following issue. Thank you for helping support the Beverly Composite Squadron.

Links or references to individuals, businesses or companies does not constitute an endorsement of any information, product or service you may receive from such sources. The Eagle Eye reserves the right to not publish any ad submission.
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INDEX
Advertizing, 31 Aerospace Education, 4 Aerospace Education Current Event, 4 Airport, 7 Boston Marathon, 15 Cadet of the Month, 1 Commanders Message, 2 Communications, 3 Conference, 10 DCC, 2 DCS Message, 2 Deadlines, 22 ES Officer, 3 ES Training, 3 Health Services, 11 IG, 6 IT, 11 MAWG Conference, 10 NER Cadet Academy, 13 Pacific Region Staff College, 13 PAO, 9 PDO, 8 Promotions, 1 Reports Due, 16 Ribbons, 8 Safety, 5 Service Members, 26 Stats, 22 Testing, 14 Visitors, 10 Web Places, 30

Welcome New Members Cadets

None

Seniors
Jackson Maddux - Swampscott

Squadron Calendar
Night 15 April 09 22 April 09 29 April 09 8 May 09 13 May 2009 Uniform BDU Blues Civvies Blues BDU Cadets PT, Leadership Training Leadership Lab, Boards AE, Debriefing Testing, PT, Moral Leadership Seniors TBD TBD Staff Meeting TBD All

Promotions & Awards Safety Briefing

Special Events
Date 13 April 2009 20 Apr 2009 1 -3 May 2009 11 May 2009 24 May 2009 25 May 2009 8 June 2009 3 July 2009 5 July 2009 OIC Major Lyons Major Snow Major Lyons Major Carter Major Carter Major Lyons Major Carter 1st Lt Parsons Event Airport Commission Meeting Boston Marathon ES Personnel needed Camp Nihan Airport Commission Meeting Beverly Memorial Day Parade 12pm meet at SQ HQ Danvers Memorial Day Parade 8am meet as SQ HQ (tentative date) Airport Commission Meeting Danvers Family Festival and Fireworks Time to Be Announced Hamilton House Summer Concert Posting Colors for Air National Guard Band Squadron Trip to Washington DC (tentative dates) Encampment 2nd Annual WWII Hanger Dance 2010 Cadet National Activities Paperwork Deadline 56 L.P. Henderson Rd 978-921-5454 Beverly, Ma. 01915 http://bvycap.homesite.net

14-18 July 2009 Major Carter August 2009 Major Carter September 2009 Major Lyons 31 December 2009 Major Carter Beverly Composite Squadron Headquarters Beverly Municipal Airport

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