CAPF 104

Minnesota WingAir Branch Director Course

CAPF 104 - Front

• Briefing– Mission Info– Aircraft and

Crew Info– Flight Plan– Search Plan– Signatures

CAPF 104 - Back

• Debriefing– Basic Data– Notes– POD

calculations

CAPF 104 - Header

• Top of form contains mission number, date, sortie number.

• Below that, crew and aircraft information.• Write in Names of Crew

CAPF 104 – Flight Plan

• Right side contains flight plan. • If not on a FAA flight plan, Flight

Release officer is responsible for ensuring the aircraft arrives at it’s destination.

• Similar information to FAA flight plan form.

CAPF 104 – Search Plan

• Left side contains search plan.– Mission Objectives– How to search– Where to search– Weather– Communications plan– Hazards– What to do if found.

CAPF 104 - Signatures

• Bottom is the signature block.• Should be signed by pilot, briefing officer and the

dispatching or flight release officer.– Briefing officer and Dispatch signature may be the

same person, but not necessarily.• This is the signature for the flight release. No

separate CAPF 99 required, but should be logged on CAPF 107.

CAPF 104 – Briefing Notes

• Always fill out the form completely.– Front side should be complete before departure.– If something doesn’t apply, put N/A.

• This is the flight release for the flight and is legal documentation of what was planned for that flight.

• Keep a copy at base.

CAPF 104 – Search data

• Data about the area actually searched, search conditions and crew effectiveness.

CAPF 104 - Notes

• Have crew add notes. • If attaching logs, put see attached logs.• Draw maps of anything unusual that might even be

closely related (no artistry required).

CAPF 104 – POD

• POD calculations.• Circle appropriate number or write off to the

side somewhere.

CAPF 104 – Debriefing Notes

• Always fill out the form completely.– Back side should be completed ASAP after arrival back

at base.– If something doesn’t apply, put N/A.

• This is one of the most overlooked items on a search.

• Be thorough. Planning will use this information to help decide where to search next.

• This is the legal documentation of what happened on that flight.

Questions?