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	If you need to use sUAS for a SAR mission, you may open a concurrent “C” mission for the sUAS flight activities. The transport of equipment and personnel (and all other activities) associated with the “M” mission must be placed under the “M” mission. The $25.00/flight hour costs would then have to be assumed by the customer (and they must agree, in writing – and cannot be a federal partner/agency) or the Wing. We may only support our federal partners in a Title 10 status. If that occurs, we’ll revert to the InstantEye aircraft and get them shipped to the site.		If you need to use sUAS for a SAR mission, you may open a concurrent “C” mission for the sUAS flight activities. The transport of equipment and personnel (and all other activities) associated with the “M” mission must be placed under the “M” mission. The $25.00/flight hour costs would then have to be assumed by the customer (and they must agree, in writing – and cannot be a federal partner/agency) or the Wing. We may only support our federal partners in a Title 10 status. If that occurs, we’ll revert to the InstantEye aircraft and get them shipped to the site.

	If you have any questions please contact the sUAS Program Manager~~, Mr. Austin Worcester at aworcester@capnhq.gov~~.		If you have any questions please contact the sUAS Program Manager.


	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]
	[[Category:Operations FAQ]]		[[Category:Operations FAQ]]

NMcLarty27: /* Does the CAP Form 5 process satisfy the requirements of FAR Section 61.56: Flight review, paragraph (d)? */

2024-07-02T15:50:23Z

Does the CAP Form 5 process satisfy the requirements of FAR Section 61.56: Flight review, paragraph (d)?

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	In addition, a CAP Form 5 can contribute to the requirements of the FAAWings program described in 14 CFR 61.56(e).		In addition, a CAP Form 5 can contribute to the requirements of the FAAWings program described in 14 CFR 61.56(e).

	See {{Pub\|CAPP\|70-1}}, Pilot Onboarding, section 1.4 and the FAA Wings website for additional information.		See {{Pub\|CAPP\|70-12}}, Pilot Onboarding, section 1.4 and the FAA Wings website for additional information.

	=== What are the requirements to be a "mission transport pilot"? ===		=== What are the requirements to be a "mission transport pilot"? ===

NMcLarty27: /* Does the CAP Form 5 process satisfy the requirements of FAR Section 61.56: Flight review, paragraph (d)? */

2024-07-02T15:50:06Z

Does the CAP Form 5 process satisfy the requirements of FAR Section 61.56: Flight review, paragraph (d)?

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	In addition, a CAP Form 5 can contribute to the requirements of the FAAWings program described in 14 CFR 61.56(e).		In addition, a CAP Form 5 can contribute to the requirements of the FAAWings program described in 14 CFR 61.56(e).

	See {{Pub\|CAPP\|70-1}}2, Pilot Onboarding, section 1.4 and the FAA Wings website for additional information.		See {{Pub\|CAPP\|70-1}}, Pilot Onboarding, section 1.4 and the FAA Wings website for additional information.

	=== What are the requirements to be a "mission transport pilot"? ===		=== What are the requirements to be a "mission transport pilot"? ===

NMcLarty27: /* Where can I find the chart/matrix describing what pilot qualifications are required for certain flights to adhere to FAA exemption? */

2024-07-02T15:47:55Z

Where can I find the chart/matrix describing what pilot qualifications are required for certain flights to adhere to FAA exemption?

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	=== Where can I find the chart/matrix describing what pilot qualifications are required for certain flights to adhere to FAA exemption? ===		=== Where can I find the chart/matrix describing what pilot qualifications are required for certain flights to adhere to FAA exemption? ===
	{{Pub\|CAPP\|70-4}}, Guide to FAA Exemptions provides the chart describing the qualifications/certification required for certain types of CAP operations and restrictions on reimbursement of costs.		{{Pub\|CAPP\|70-4}}{{Dead link}}, Guide to FAA Exemptions provides the chart describing the qualifications/certification required for certain types of CAP operations and restrictions on reimbursement of costs.

	As the Civil Air Patrol conducts a wide variety of aviation mission types while using several different Pilot rating/endorsements, it would be best to utilize the local expertise in your chain of command to help with matching required Pilot qualifications to the CAP aviation mission types where FAA exemptions apply; your Unit, Wing, and Region Stan/Eval Officers are a wealth of knowledge and are ready to assist.		As the Civil Air Patrol conducts a wide variety of aviation mission types while using several different Pilot rating/endorsements, it would be best to utilize the local expertise in your chain of command to help with matching required Pilot qualifications to the CAP aviation mission types where FAA exemptions apply; your Unit, Wing, and Region Stan/Eval Officers are a wealth of knowledge and are ready to assist.

NMcLarty27 at 15:27, 9 April 2024

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	{{CAP Knowledgebase only\|date=January 2024}}		{{CAP Knowledgebase only\|date=January 2024}}
	{{See also\|Emergency Services FAQ#Air ~~Search & Rescue~~}}		{{See also\|Emergency Services FAQ#Air search and rescue}}

	== General ~~Questions~~ ==		== General questions ==

	=== Where can I find the chart/matrix describing what pilot qualifications are required for certain flights to adhere to FAA exemption? ===		=== Where can I find the chart/matrix describing what pilot qualifications are required for certain flights to adhere to FAA exemption? ===
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	Our diligence in meeting this requirement demonstrates CAP’s professionalism and helps to ensure that ADS-B will provide maximum benefit to users of the NAS.		Our diligence in meeting this requirement demonstrates CAP’s professionalism and helps to ensure that ADS-B will provide maximum benefit to users of the NAS.

	== Operations ~~Training~~ ==		== Operations training ==

	=== What do we need to do to provide flight training for our cadets? ===		=== What do we need to do to provide flight training for our cadets? ===
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	The National Check Pilot Standardization Course is available on AXIS found within eServices.		The National Check Pilot Standardization Course is available on AXIS found within eServices.

	== Standardization ~~& Evaluation (Stan/Eval)~~ ==		== Standardization and evaluation ==

	=== Where can I find information on the glass cockpit CAP Cessna G-1000 equipped aircraft? ===		=== Where can I find information on the glass cockpit CAP Cessna G-1000 equipped aircraft? ===
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	https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/emergency-services/aircraft-operations/standardization-and-evaluation		https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/emergency-services/aircraft-operations/standardization-and-evaluation

	== Unmanned ~~Aerial Vehicles~~ ==		== Unmanned aerial systems ==

	=== Does my unit need to registrar the drone (UAS) we have in the unit? ===		=== Does my unit need to registrar the drone (UAS) we have in the unit? ===

NMcLarty27: /* What changes are being made to the FAA flight plan requirements in January 2017? */

2024-04-07T23:04:06Z

What changes are being made to the FAA flight plan requirements in January 2017?

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	=== What changes are being made to the FAA flight plan requirements in January 2017? ===		=== What changes are being made to the FAA flight plan requirements in January 2017? ===

	The FAA is transitioning to the {{Form\|~~FAA7233~~-4}}, FAA International Flight Plan, in January of 2017 for all flights to include CONUS operations. The following guidance is applicable to CAP flight filing and to the FAA Form 7233-4, FAA International Flight Plan.		The FAA is transitioning to the {{Form\|FAA\|7233-4}}, FAA International Flight Plan, in January of 2017 for all flights to include CONUS operations. The following guidance is applicable to CAP flight filing and to the FAA Form 7233-4, FAA International Flight Plan.

	Flight Plan. The PIC must file and activate an FAA flight plan or obtain VFR Flight Following for every flight in a CAP aircraft beyond 50 nautical miles' distance from point of origin. An IC may exempt flights that are part of a supervised mission from this requirement contingent upon alternate flight following procedures.		Flight Plan. The PIC must file and activate an FAA flight plan or obtain VFR Flight Following for every flight in a CAP aircraft beyond 50 nautical miles' distance from point of origin. An IC may exempt flights that are part of a supervised mission from this requirement contingent upon alternate flight following procedures.

	Call signs. Use the three-letter, three-/four-digit call sign ""CAP####"". When required to file a flight plan, list the three-letter, three-/four-digit call sign ""CAP####"" in the ""AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION"" block of the {{Form\|~~FAA7233~~-4}}, FAA International Flight Plan, in lieu of the aircraft registration ""N"" number. List the aircraft registration ""N"" number in the ""OTHER INFORMATION"" block of the FAA Form 7233-4, FAA International Flight Plan, as REG/(Registration ""N"" Number here); example: REG/N#####. Call Signs will consist of no more than seven characters and will utilize letters and numbers only; no dashes, spaces, hyphens, or additional zeros. When ADS-B equipped, the call sign must align perfectly with the Flight ID programmed into the ADS-B transponder.		Call signs. Use the three-letter, three-/four-digit call sign ""CAP####"". When required to file a flight plan, list the three-letter, three-/four-digit call sign ""CAP####"" in the ""AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION"" block of the {{Form\|FAA\|7233-4}}, FAA International Flight Plan, in lieu of the aircraft registration ""N"" number. List the aircraft registration ""N"" number in the ""OTHER INFORMATION"" block of the FAA Form 7233-4, FAA International Flight Plan, as REG/(Registration ""N"" Number here); example: REG/N#####. Call Signs will consist of no more than seven characters and will utilize letters and numbers only; no dashes, spaces, hyphens, or additional zeros. When ADS-B equipped, the call sign must align perfectly with the Flight ID programmed into the ADS-B transponder.

	Exceptions. Wing or region commanders may approve the aircraft tail number as a call sign only when an external ""customer"" has specifically requested it.		Exceptions. Wing or region commanders may approve the aircraft tail number as a call sign only when an external ""customer"" has specifically requested it.

	{{Form\|~~FAA7233~~-4}}, FAA International Flight Plan, filing guidance is located on the ""CAP Pilots"" web page in the ""FAA & ICAO Information"" section		{{Form\|FAA\|7233-4}}, FAA International Flight Plan, filing guidance is located on the ""CAP Pilots"" web page in the ""FAA & ICAO Information"" section

	=== Do you have to be a commercial pilot to fly Cadet O-flights? ===		=== Do you have to be a commercial pilot to fly Cadet O-flights? ===

NMcLarty27 at 23:01, 7 April 2024

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	=== What changes are being made to the FAA flight plan requirements in January 2017? ===		=== What changes are being made to the FAA flight plan requirements in January 2017? ===

	The FAA is transitioning to the ~~FAA~~ Form ~~7233~~-4, FAA International Flight Plan, in January of 2017 for all flights to include CONUS operations. The following guidance is applicable to CAP flight filing and to the FAA Form 7233-4, FAA International Flight Plan.		The FAA is transitioning to the {{Form\|FAA7233-4}}, FAA International Flight Plan, in January of 2017 for all flights to include CONUS operations. The following guidance is applicable to CAP flight filing and to the FAA Form 7233-4, FAA International Flight Plan.

	Flight Plan. The PIC must file and activate an FAA flight plan or obtain VFR Flight Following for every flight in a CAP aircraft beyond 50 nautical miles' distance from point of origin. An IC may exempt flights that are part of a supervised mission from this requirement contingent upon alternate flight following procedures.		Flight Plan. The PIC must file and activate an FAA flight plan or obtain VFR Flight Following for every flight in a CAP aircraft beyond 50 nautical miles' distance from point of origin. An IC may exempt flights that are part of a supervised mission from this requirement contingent upon alternate flight following procedures.

	Call signs. Use the three-letter, three-/four-digit call sign ""CAP####"". When required to file a flight plan, list the three-letter, three-/four-digit call sign ""CAP####"" in the ""AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION"" block of the ~~FAA~~ Form ~~7233~~-4, FAA International Flight Plan, in lieu of the aircraft registration ""N"" number. List the aircraft registration ""N"" number in the ""OTHER INFORMATION"" block of the FAA Form 7233-4, FAA International Flight Plan, as REG/(Registration ""N"" Number here); example: REG/N#####. Call Signs will consist of no more than seven characters and will utilize letters and numbers only; no dashes, spaces, hyphens, or additional zeros. When ADS-B equipped, the call sign must align perfectly with the Flight ID programmed into the ADS-B transponder.		Call signs. Use the three-letter, three-/four-digit call sign ""CAP####"". When required to file a flight plan, list the three-letter, three-/four-digit call sign ""CAP####"" in the ""AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION"" block of the {{Form\|FAA7233-4}}, FAA International Flight Plan, in lieu of the aircraft registration ""N"" number. List the aircraft registration ""N"" number in the ""OTHER INFORMATION"" block of the FAA Form 7233-4, FAA International Flight Plan, as REG/(Registration ""N"" Number here); example: REG/N#####. Call Signs will consist of no more than seven characters and will utilize letters and numbers only; no dashes, spaces, hyphens, or additional zeros. When ADS-B equipped, the call sign must align perfectly with the Flight ID programmed into the ADS-B transponder.

	Exceptions. Wing or region commanders may approve the aircraft tail number as a call sign only when an external ""customer"" has specifically requested it.		Exceptions. Wing or region commanders may approve the aircraft tail number as a call sign only when an external ""customer"" has specifically requested it.

	~~FAA~~ Form ~~7233~~-4, FAA International Flight Plan, filing guidance is located on the ""CAP Pilots"" web page in the ""FAA & ICAO Information"" section		{{Form\|FAA7233-4}}, FAA International Flight Plan, filing guidance is located on the ""CAP Pilots"" web page in the ""FAA & ICAO Information"" section

	=== Do you have to be a commercial pilot to fly Cadet O-flights? ===		=== Do you have to be a commercial pilot to fly Cadet O-flights? ===
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	WMIRS DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:		WMIRS DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:

	There is currently no national regulatory requirement to upload Weight & Balance (Wt & Bal), and/or the CAPF 104 information into WMIRS.		There is currently no national regulatory requirement to upload Weight & Balance (Wt & Bal), and/or the {{Form\|CAPF\|104}} information into WMIRS.

	Individual wings, at the discretion of the wing commander, may require any or all of the previously mentioned information to be uploaded to WMIRS as part of their documentation for their missions and sorties. In the event that such a requirement is set forth, it will be established in a supplement or operating instruction that is readily accessible to all affected pilots. Wt & Bal: 14 CFR §91.103 Preflight action.		Individual wings, at the discretion of the wing commander, may require any or all of the previously mentioned information to be uploaded to WMIRS as part of their documentation for their missions and sorties. In the event that such a requirement is set forth, it will be established in a supplement or operating instruction that is readily accessible to all affected pilots. Wt & Bal: 14 CFR §91.103 Preflight action.

NMcLarty27 at 22:52, 7 April 2024

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	=== What are the requirements for pre-solo wings? ===		=== What are the requirements for pre-solo wings? ===

	The criteria for pre-solo wings referenced in {{Pub\|CAPR\|35-6}} Operations Ratings, Awards and Badges and shown in {{Pub\|~~CAPM~~\|39-1}}. Criteria for award: CAP Cadet successfully performing a fight demonstration to an on-board CAP certificated flight instructor (CFI), that he/she has the ability to fly the aircraft without assistance from the on-board CAP CFI.		The criteria for pre-solo wings referenced in {{Pub\|CAPR\|35-6}} Operations Ratings, Awards and Badges and shown in {{Pub\|CAPR\|39-1}}. Criteria for award: CAP Cadet successfully performing a fight demonstration to an on-board CAP certificated flight instructor (CFI), that he/she has the ability to fly the aircraft without assistance from the on-board CAP CFI.

	=== I have cadets interested in taking private pilot lessons through our squadron with a CAP Instructor Pilot and in our CAP aircraft. What costs are the cadets responsible for? ===		=== I have cadets interested in taking private pilot lessons through our squadron with a CAP Instructor Pilot and in our CAP aircraft. What costs are the cadets responsible for? ===

NMcLarty27: /* Does the crew rest period start with the completion of the last CAP activity OR does start when the member actually arrives at their place of rest (home, hotel, other)? */

2024-04-07T22:50:35Z

Does the crew rest period start with the completion of the last CAP activity OR does start when the member actually arrives at their place of rest (home, hotel, other)?

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	Crew rest starts at the end of the last CAP activity.		Crew rest starts at the end of the last CAP activity.

	The USAF does a good job of defining Crew Rest and Flight (Crew) Duty Period (FDP). Please refer to {{Pub\|AFMAN\|11-~~202v3~~}} below.		The USAF does a good job of defining Crew Rest and Flight (Crew) Duty Period (FDP). Please refer to {{Pub\|AFMAN\|11-202V3}} below.

	9.4.5. Crew Rest Period. The crew rest period is normally a minimum 12-hour non-duty period before the FDP begins. Its purpose is to ensure the aircrew member is adequately rested before performing flight or flight related duties. Crew rest is free time, and includes time for meals, transportation, and rest. Rest is defined as a condition that allows an individual the opportunity to sleep.		9.4.5. Crew Rest Period. The crew rest period is normally a minimum 12-hour non-duty period before the FDP begins. Its purpose is to ensure the aircrew member is adequately rested before performing flight or flight related duties. Crew rest is free time, and includes time for meals, transportation, and rest. Rest is defined as a condition that allows an individual the opportunity to sleep.

NMcLarty27: /* Do you have to be a commercial pilot to fly Cadet O-flights? */

2024-04-07T22:47:38Z

Do you have to be a commercial pilot to fly Cadet O-flights?

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	=== Do you have to be a commercial pilot to fly Cadet O-flights? ===		=== Do you have to be a commercial pilot to fly Cadet O-flights? ===

	No. Cadet Orientation Pilot requirements are covered in ~~[https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/publications/indexes-regulations-and-manuals-1700~~ {{Pub\|CAPR\|70-1}}].		No. Cadet Orientation Pilot requirements are covered in {{Pub\|CAPR\|70-1}}.

	=== Does the crew rest period start with the completion of the last CAP activity OR does start when the member actually arrives at their place of rest (home, hotel, other)? ===		=== Does the crew rest period start with the completion of the last CAP activity OR does start when the member actually arrives at their place of rest (home, hotel, other)? ===