Mission Pilot Skill Set Flying Skills Solid Private Pilot Skill set (Commercial Pilot Preferred) Bandwidth: Not task saturated just flying the aircraft Comfort with low-level flying and pilotage navigation Comfort with marginal weather flying Comfort with instrument flying (instrument rating preferred) Background and Knowledge Thorough understanding of pertinent CAP Regulations Thorough understanding of material in NESA Courses Thorough understanding of the aircraft to be used (RTFM) Discipline Knows his/her limitations and stays within them Knows and follows the rules (FARs / CAPRs) Leadership Abilities (The MP is a Crew Leader) Assess capabilities of others Direct the efforts of others Set the proper tone and maintain professional discipline Coach and train others

Mission Pilot Skill Set Organizational Skills Religious use of checklists (ground and air) Good cockpit organization Ability to prioritize and “multiplex” Planning and Attention to Detail Prepares in advance Comes equipped and clothed for the mission Thinks through the “what ifs” Communication Skills Clearly and succinctly states thoughts and ideas Good knowledge of FCC, FAA and CAP radio protocols Listens well

Crew Resource Management (CRM) The creation of an environment in which all available resources are utilized to ensure maximum situational awareness and the safest, most efficient accomplishment of the mission.

Crew Resource Management (CRM) Requires all of our skills Knowledge Discipline Leadership Organization Attention to detail Requires planning and briefing Clearly defined roles/responsibilities based on qualifications/abilities A common understanding of the overall mission plan Effective Communication Not too much, not too little Listen before talking Gain the attention of he receiver and verify message receipt Communicate whenever it will enhance situational awareness Sterile cockpit during critical phases of flight

Crew Resource Management (CRM) Teamwork in decision-making All personnel have a valued input PIC responsible for final decisions Plug gaps as they appear Call out missed radio calls Immediately communicate safety of flight issues Be ready to assist with emergencies Assume traffic/terrain watch when PIC goes heads-down Periodically ask the question: “Have we overlooked anything??”

Crew Resource Management (CRM) Examples of Effective CRM Techniques in Light Aircraft Crew briefings (using checklists) on ground and before each phase of flight Assignment of avionics usage (ex right-seater has FM, GPS & DF) Judicious use of isolation and comm split modes on audio panel Non-flying pilot monitors and verbalizes instrument indications on takeoff PIC verbalizes actions during critical phases of flight All crew members tracking progress of aircraft and monitoring assigned radios Positive transfer of aircraft control Two challenge rule Non-flying pilot monitors instrument approach and calls critical altitudes and visual sightings Anyone can “stop the train”. “Knock it off”, “Go around”, “This is stupid”

Mission Pilot Proficiency Key Skills Need Practice Specialty takeoffs and landings in realistic environments Low-level pilotage and DR at 1000 AGL in MVFR Ground reference and max performance maneuvers Visual search patterns (parallel, creeping line, exp. square) Electronic search patterns (with Becker and L-Tronics) Mountain flying techniques Instrument procedures and weather flying Night flying (not just in the pattern) Emergency procedures Aircraft Familiarity Issues Exist 7 aircraft 7 different POHs (!!!) 5 initial check rides to fly them all 3 GPS systems 3 audio panel models 2 FM radio models 2 DF models 3 different autopilots (with a 4th and 5th coming!!)

Mission Pilot Proficiency Bottom Line: You will NOT be able to become…or remain fully proficient on the flying hours that you get at the monthly SAREXs. Additional practice WILL be necessary!