PDK Senior Squadron - Jan 2013

8/20/2019 PDK Senior Squadron - Jan 2013

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/pdk-senior-squadron-jan-2013 1/6

Academy ofModel Aeronautics

PAGE 2

PDK By the Numbers

PAGE 6 Semper VigilansP E A C H T R E E D E K A L B S E N I O R S Q U A D R O N

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

ntegrity, Volunteer Service,

Excellence, and Respect

PDK Assist in Locang Lost Plane

January 2013

10 December 2012 - Valdosta, GA

At 9:58 pm The Wing Alert officer sent

out notification that

an aircraft was miss-

ing along a 100-mile

route from

Valdosta to Jesup.The pilot had taken

off from the Valdosta

Regional Airport at

8:30 p.m. and later

radioed that he was in distress.

Once an IC was in place, Captain Mike

Mullet and Preston Sewell flew N493CP

out of LZU to KVLD,

and then on the 140

Radial for about 10

miles from the KVLD

vortac.

Fifty people from The

Lowndes County

Sheriff's Office, Geor-

gia State Patrol's Aviation Unit, and the

Civil Air Patrol, searched with three

aircraft until 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday whe

fog forced them to stop.

Captain Mullet then flew to KJES, refu

eled, and then RTBed.

Once daylight returned and the fog lift-

ed, the missing Diamond DA-40 was

spotted in a swampy area where it had

crashed into several trees. The pilot,

Rick Poppel of Jesup Georgia, did not

survive.

FOSTERINGTEAMWORK: IT IS NOT

ABOUT YOU

PAGE 3

15 Decemebr 2012—America

The Civil Air Patrol remains a major sup- porter of Wreaths Across America, a non-

profit organization founded to continueand expand the annual wreath laying cere-mony at Arlington National Cemetery.Wreaths Across America originated in1992 when Maine businessman, Morrill

Worcester, began laying wreaths at Ar-lington National Cemetery.

Worcester began sending seven wreaths

to every state, one for each branch of themilitary and for POW/MIAs. In 2006,

with the help of the Civil Air Patrol andother civic organizations, Worchester'sefforts were expanded to include simulta-

neous wreath laying ceremonies at over150 locations around the country. ThePatriot Guard Riders volunteered as escortfor the wreaths sent to Arlington, begin-ning the annual "Veterans Honor Parade"

that travels the East coast in early Decem- ber.

Senior members of PDK attend Wreath

Across America events at several loca-tions across north Georgia. Major Joanne

Janchus, Captain Jeff Chiu and SeniMember Klaus Darnell attended the etta ceremonies, while Lt Col John A

and his wife along with Lt Col Charand Kathy Cayce attended the Georg

National Cemetery ceremonies in Caton.

”To be killed in war is not the wo

that can happen. To be lost is no

worst that can happen… to be fo

ten is the worst.” - Pierre Claeyss

(1909-

2003)”

Wreaths Across America



Partner Profile

Incident Annexes

The Incident Annexes address continor hazard situations requiring specialapplication of the EOP. The annexessections that follow address the followsituations:

• Catastrophic Incident

• Dam Safety

• Flooding Incident

•

Severe Weather

• Hazardous Materials Incident

• Terrorism Incident Law Enforcemen

•Warning

• Airport

• Pandemic Flu (in development)

• Continuity of Operations (in develop

Incident Annexes are organized alphcally. Policies and procedures in the

Catastrophic Incident Annex are overand applicable for all hazards. Similamechanisms in the Terrorism IncidenEnforcement and Investigation Annexwhen terrorism is associated with any

dent.Incident Annex Contents

The annexes describe the policies, sconcept of operations, and responsibpertinent to the type of incident in quePolicies: Each annex explains uniquthorities pertinent to that incident, theactions or declarations that may resuany special policies that may apply. Situation: Each annex describes thedent situation as well as the planningassumptions, and outlines the approawill be used if key assumptions do noConcept of Operations: Each annexscribes the concept of operations appate to the incident, unique aspects oforganizational approach, notification activation processes, and specializeddent-related actions. Each annex also details the coordinastructures and positions of authority tunique to the type of incident, the speresponse teams or unique resources ed, and other special considerations.Responsibilities: Each Incident Anntifies the coordinating and cooperatinagencies involved in an incident-specsponse; in some cases, this responsiheld jointly by two or more departmen

Academy of

Model Aeronautics

What is AMA? AMA is the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

AMA is the world's largest model

viation organization, representing a member-

hip of more than 150,000 from every walk of

ife, income level and age group.

AMA is a self -supporting, non- profit organi-

ation whose purpose is to promote develop-

ment of model aviation as a recognized sport

nd worthwhile recreation activity.

AMA is an organization open to anyone inter-

sted in model aviation.

AMA is the official national body for model

viation in the United States.

AMA sanctions more than a

housand

model competitions through-

ut the country each year, and

ertifies official model flying

ecords on a national and inter-

national level.

AMA is the organizer of the

nnual National Aeromodeling

Championships, the world's

argest model airplane compe-

ition.

AMA is the chartering organ-

zation for more than 2,500

model airplane clubs across

he country. AMA offers its chartered clubs

fficial contest sanction, insurance, and assis-

ance in getting and keeping flying sites. Flying

ite assistance and disaster relief funds are

vailable to chartered clubs.

AMA is the voice of its membership, provid-

ng liaison with the Federal Aviation Admin-

stration, the Federal Communications Com-

mission, and other government agencies

hrough our national headquarters in Muncie,

ndiana. AMA also works with local govern-

ments, zoning boards, and parks departments to

promote the interests of local chartered clubs. • AMA is an associate member of the National

Aeronautic Association. Through NAA, AMA

is recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique

Internationale (FAI), the world governing body

of all aviation activity, as the only organization

which may direct U.S. participation in interna-

tional aeromodeling activities.

AMA Vision

We, the members of the Academy

of Model Aeronautics, are the path-

way to the future of aeromodelingand are committed to making mod-

eling the foremost sport/hobby in

the world. This vision is accom-

plished through:

• Affiliation with its valued associ-

ates, the modeling industry and gov-

ernments; • A process of continuous improve-

ment;

• A commitment to leadership, qual-

ity, education and scien-

technical development; and,

A safe, secure, enjoyable modeling envi-

ronment.

AMA Mission

The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a world

-class association of modelers organized for the

purpose of promotion, development, education,

advancement, and safeguard of modeling activ-

ities. The Academy provides leadership, organ-

ization, competition, communication, protec-

tion, representation, recognition, education and

scientific/technical development to modelers.



Fostering teamwork:

It's not about youCommentary by Maj. James Bartran, Flight

Commander 36th Student Squadron, Squadron

Officer College

12/14/2012 -

MAXWELL AIR FORCEBASE, Al -- Henry Ward Beecher once stat-

ed, "No man is more cheated than the selfish

man." Individualism, entitlement, self -

servitude and egotism well ingrained in our

personalities are cancers to team develop-

ment. The cure rests in selflessness, genuine

caring of others and a strategic mindset.

The implementation of these traits requires

thought.

A great team is greater than the sum

of its parts. How do you build such a team?

How do leaders foster team development and

cohesiveness? Great teams take time, work, and

most of all, strong relationships ... real rela-

tionships. However, in today's anti-analytical,

distant culture that demands instant gratifica-

tion; we expect results to just happen.

We should approach team develop-

ment in a way that is less like social media,

where one has a sense of control and can man-

age social interactions, and more like a friend-

ship with all its intangible imperfections and

unexpected synergies. What follows are

thoughts on fostering this type of team.

It's not about you

We all have a propensity to think we

live in a bubble. You don't.

As a leader, this truth carries more

importance for you. Whatever your career

ambitions, personal problems or insecurities,

fostering teamwork demands equality. Each

person or role has its place, and they are self -defined based on the team dynamic, creating

balance.

This holistic mindset closely matches

"the long grey line," as stated by Gen. Doug-

las MacArthur. All players have a place where

they add the most value. This balance requires

a degree of selflessness, and our mission sets

require us to hold true or risk failure as a na-

tion, Air Force, team and individually.

Walk the walk Your actions speak louder than your

words, and this truth is no less relevant while

fostering teamwork. When leading a team,

remember the importance of holding high

standards from the simplest of requirements,

such as uniform wear, to the demands of high-

ly detailed missions.

No one can truly know your mindset,

your motivations, aspirations and thoughts,

but they can know how you chose to behave,

dress and act and your true character. This

becomes the bedrock for fostering teamwork.

This leaves little mystery as to where people

stand, which in turn allows them to branch out

and begin their journey as a team. Finally, this

helps the team in role clarity, eliminating the

individual mindset. In its place, individuals

begin thinking they are part of something big-

ger than themselves.

Relationships mean everything

During the most adverse encounters

a team will ever face, the foundational rela-

tionships and friendships between its members bind them together. Organizations pale in

importance to the brothers and sisters beside

you during hardship. This identification, in

turn, serves to strengthen the team even more.

Imagine for a moment that your

commander orders you to take on a highly

undesirable task. Imagine the differences in

your willingness to take on this task based on

your loyalty to the people you serve. Trusting

one another and, in turn, developing real rela-

tionships will inevitably lead to teams that

will overlook individual motives in place of

team objectives.Simply put, interaction fuels action.

The most important leadership behavior to

remember: you must uphold and foster trust

between you and your team members. Failing

to do so will result in breaking that trust and

the team.

Vision is important

Without vision, your people will lack

direction, focus and purpose. Vision takes

one's eyes off of individual concerns and fo-

cuses the team, giving them confidence. This

fosters teamwork on a number of levels.While seemingly attainable, a true

vision lies just beyond achievable. When the

team accomplishes things it didn't at first be-

lieve possible during its journey to achieve the

vision, everyone's confidence is boosted and

team development is furthered.

It also puts the team on the same

page and focuses efforts. This in turn demon-

strates that everyone desires the same thing,

creating buy in.

SAFETY: Acquiring the Zenof Mountain Flying

Presented in terms of the PAVE (Pi Aircraft, enVironment, External presrisk mitigation checklist, here are a to start acquiring the distortion-free need for safe mountain flying.

Pilot: Mountain flying will challengeabilities to fly the airplane proficientnavigate, and deal with weather. Taclear -eyed look at your experience a

background. Unless you learned to such an area or have extensive moflying experience, safety demands tconsider taking a recognized mountflying course to give you the knowleand skills you will need in this enviroTheInternet provides information on thecourses available.

Aircraft: The mountain flying envirowill also challenge your aircraft andcircumstances like high density altitcombined with high elevation, cond

may demand greater performance tGA aircraft can offer. Some expertsrecommend that 160 horsepower shconsidered the absolute minimum foairplane, especially when the pilot lasignificant mountain flying experien. enVironment: Here’s where the hois critical. In addition to knowing whpilot/ aircraft team is capable of doinneed to acquire a thorough understof not only the weather hazards desabove, but also practical mitigationstrategies.

External factors: This one is easy to say

very hard to do. Elements of the pilot p

ity can somemes cause us to

aempt things we know we should not

Take the me to ferret out the factors

might be pushing you into a poor posi

whether in the go/no-go decision or

deciding whether diversion is necessar

you are underway.

For Addional Informaon please ae

Mountain Flying Ground School on Jan

2013



9 Jan 2012– 57th Fighter Group Restaurant

The Senior Sta Ocers and members of the

squadron got to enjoy a most deserved celebrao

of the Holidays and another successful year for

PDK. With 34 members and signicant others in

aendance, as well as members of the Wing Sta,

the Squadron was treated to a buet that consist

ed of Beer Cheese Soup, Salad, Potatoes, cooked

vegetables, stung, Grilled Chicken Roast Beef,and Salmon.

Before dinner was served, Lt Col Roy Villers read

o the impressive achievements and numbers tha

PDK accomplished in 2012. (See companion arcle , PDK by

the Numbers, page 6 for details).

Once dinner started, the members enjoyed casual

conversaon and commemoratory reecon of th

year.



15 Dec 2013

Wreaths Across America



Important

anuary Dates:

an 8

Staff

meeting an 15

PDK Safety

Day Col

Brent

Bracewll

and

Captain

MikeMullet

an 22

Mountain

Flying

Ground

School

an 29

MichaelMullaney

FAAST

Team

Program

Manager

Southern

Region—

Atlanta

While numbers do not tell the whole story; they are useful inunderstanding the amount of activity that PDK Senior Members generated. Cadet-O-Days

3 O-Days were hosted resulting in : CAP Cadets from more than six units participating

75 plus qualifying Cadet O sorties flown,74 plus flight hours recorded,11 total CAP aircraft used,26 CAP pilots participated, 30 mission-base staff trained.The 4 th Cadet O Day was cancelled due to weather.

Since the Cadet-O-Days were organized using the ICS struc-

ture, PDK also provided GAWG Senior Members opportuni-ties to practice, qualify or re -qualify in mission-base skillsincluding flight linemarshaller, mission radio operator, mission staff assistant,air branch, safety and finance section chief to name but afew.

Aero Education: 8 guest aerospace education speakers

2 Georgia Youth Aviation Days providing staff, presenters and astatic display CAP aircraft Horizon's Atlanta Aviation Careers DayMoody AFB Air Show, Salute to America Air Show,FEMA Emergency Preparedness DayPDK Good Neighbor Day

14 new senior members80+ month to month membership

1 inductee, Lt Col Stan Collins, into Georgia's Aviation Hall of FameHis nomination made specific reference to his service as a Civil AirPatrol volunteer.

Personnel and Professional Development 70 CAP authorized awards and recognitions were presented

18 CAP service awards15 CAP activity awards12 PD specialty track ratings10 CAP promotions7 CAP senior professional development certificates1 Level IV1 Level V9 Group or Wing-level commendations

PDK had: 547 flight hours or 28.4 hours per CAP pilot.2 two non -distressed finds.25 Mission Scanners

22 Mission Observers

20 Mission Transport Pilots

12 Mission Radio Operators

9 Mission Pilots,7 Airborne Photographers

1 Ground Team Leader2 PDK members graduated from the advanced and inter-

mediate aircrew training courses at CAP’s National EmergencyServices Academy (NESA) in 2012.

PDK planned, organized and executed multiple Unit -level SAREXs andhosted SE Region and Group II exercises. These SAREXs provided ad-vanced training opportunities. PDK SAREX training typically includes 3 -5CAP aircraft, a full complement of Mission -Base staff, realistic scenariosand detailed after -action reports.

23 CAP Form-5 check rides (one quarter of the total check rides forGAWG) as well as numerous PDK members worked in Group and/or Wingstaff roles in 2012 including Group Operations Officer, Group EmergencyServices Officer, Wing Asst. Recruiting & Retention Officer, Wing Asst.Chief of Staff and Wing Maintenance Officer.

HEADQUARTERS

PEACHTREE DEKALB (PDK) SENIOR SQUADRON

CIVIL AIR PATROL

AUXILIARY UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

2000 AIRPORT ROAD, ROOM 227

CHAMBLEE, GA 30341

BEHIND THE

UNIFORM

Klaus Darnal

What is your profession?

Currently I am a retired Architect hav

worked for several metro school syste

the planning and supervision of renov

and constructing new school facilities

Why did you join CAP and PDK in

particular?

I joined CAP and PDK through a frien

former pastor of ours, who is the Sout

region chaplain for CAP. He and I sti

together for breakfast or lunch ocassio

and he would talk up the CAP in meet

Living within the city limits of Atlant

is a convenient location to attend the m

ings.

Do you have a wife/kids?

I am married to a wonderful wife for mthan thirty-five years and we have a d

who is working for one of the represen

in Washington D.C.

What hobbies do you enjoy?

My hobbies are traveling, playing the

and doing woodworking projects and

around the house and am hoping to ad

to this list..

Last Vacation spot?

My wife and I travelled to Oregon this

summer to my 50th High School reun

travelled lightly in a Smart car, actual

could take as much luggage as is perm

on commercial airlines as carry-on lug

We visited twenty states in seventeen

since she had to get back to work. Th

lights of the trip were Carhenge, Twin

Crater Lake, Yosemite, LasVegas, Gr

teor Crater, Route66 and too many oth

es to mention.

PDK By the Numbers

Documents

PDK Senior Squadron - Jan 2013