Flight Regulations: CAP Regulation 60-1 FARs Part 61 and 91 Maj Chris Schwartz 30 Jan 16
Overview CAPR 60-1 Flight Management FAA Part 61 FAA Part 91 Most Restrictive Mix of CAPR & FARs
60-1 CAP Flight Management The practices, procedures and standards in this regulation are Mandatory. Responsibilities of all CAP Personnel regarding CAP flying programs, aircraft and aircrew FAA requirements are Minimum standards In some instances CAP establishes Higher Standards than FAA minimums
CAP 60-1 Regulation: Scope CAP 60-1 Applies to ALL CAP aircraft 60-1, 1-1. Aircraft = any Airplane, Glider etc 60-1, 1-3.b. Member Owned or furnished by CAP Corporate Used in a CAP flight activity 60-1 Does not apply to: - 60-1, 1-1. CAP corporate aircraft flown by CAP-USAF Aircraft released for MX FBO/MX facility Non-CAP member use approved by CAP- USAF/XO Ref: CAPF: 60-1, 1-1, 1-3.b.
Waiver to 60-1 60-1, 1-2. Waivers to 60-1 submit request to CAP WG/CC, then goes to Region CC CAP-USAF/LR CAP-USAF/XO NHQ/DOV NHQ/DO
Prohibited Operations In CAP Aircraft, Don t: Use for Personal Flying Smoke Aerobatic Flight 60-1, 2-1.a-f,l. Spins (except instruction for a flight instructor certificate) Parachute or dropping objects (except to save a life) Formation Flying Night Vision Devices by Pilot Flying, Scanner is OK Hand Prop Start Jump Start from vehicle batteries Charge for Flight Instruction/Checkride
Taxi Within 10 Feet of Object Taxi at Slow Walk Behind Aircraft 60-1, 2-2.h. Light Single-Engine 75 Feet behind Light Multi-Engine or Jet 200 Feet Helicopter or Heavy Aircraft 500 Feet
Wind Limitations >30kts Any Wind Velocity >25kts (Wet) >15kts (icy or snowpacked) } Don t Taxi Takeoff Or Land - 60-1, 2-1.p. X-Wind 20kts or Aircraft s Max whichever less Initial Solo (Not Waiverable): - 60-1, 2-1.p.2-4. 10kts X-Wind Max 20kts actual OR FORECAST Maximum Windspeed
Wind Limitation Waiver - 60-1, 2-1.p. Submit waiver request to Wing/CC Can t be Waived above Airplane s Max No Blanket Waiver Good for 1 Mission Only Give Wing/CC time to submit to NOC prior to Takeoff
Over Water 60-1, 2-1.i,j. Beyond power-off glide Each occupant Will Wear an Individual Flotation life vest Night over-water both front seat crew members must be: CAP qualified Mission Pilots Instrument Qualified and Current Right-Seat Pilot Can be Unqualified in that aircraft
Ceiling/Visibility FAR 91.155 FL 180 Class A - IFR 1000 ft below 5 SM Visibility 1 SM horizontal 1000 ft above Class C, D, E Airspace Class G Above 1,200 AGL 10,000 MSL 3 SM Visibility Class C, D, E Class G - Night 500 ft below 1000 ft above 2000 ft horizontal Class G Day below 1,200 AGL ** Night within ½ mile of Runway 1 SM Visibility Clear of Clouds CAP requires 3 SM visibility on ALL VFR flights unless the PIC is a qualified and current instrument pilot
Flight Plans 60-1, 2-2.a. >50 NM File and Activate FAA Flight Plan Exception Supervised by IC (Mission or Exercise) FRO is NOT this function File through: 1-800-WXBRIEF or https://www.lmfsweb.afss.com/website
Authorized Airports - 60-1, 2-2.b CAP Aircraft can only operate at: Civilian Airports in FAA Airport/Facility Directory Approved Military Airports Military Org Approval during a Supervised Mission Or by CAP-USAF-LR
Flight Outside Wing Boundaries - 60-1, 2-2.b Requires: Incident CC or Wing CC Authorization Or permitted under a Memo Of Understanding
Crew Rest 60-1, 2-2.e. Crew Rest 10 Hours between last official duty and first CAP Duty the next day Includes 8 Hours of Uninterrupted Rest/Sleep Official Duty includes: Refueling Debriefing Uploading imagery Any official business interrupting crew rest
Maximum Duty Period - 60-1, 2-2.d. 14 Hours Maximum Duty Period 9 Hours Flight Time Maximum / Duty Period Both can be Extended: WG/CC or Higher can Authorize 2 Hour Extension Risk Assessment by Commander and PIC Each Member Individually Agrees to Continue or Not
Altitude Restrictions Day 1000 ft AGL or Laterally from object 60-1, 2-2.f. 1000 ft AGL of highest object within 2000 ft horizontally (Congested Area) FAA Part 91.119.b 2000 AGL of National Parks, Wildlife Refuge etc AIM 7-4-6.b. Night - 2000 ft AGL 60-1, 2-2.f. Traffic Pattern below 1000 AGL Qualified CAP Pilot Student Pilot receiving Flight Instruction Cadet Orientation Flight is NOT Flight Instruction PIC of Orientation Flight must handle controls 60-1, 2-2.g.
Fuel Reserve 1 Hour Minimum at Normal Cruise at Landing - 60-1, 2-2.i. If IFR Alternate Required, Fuel to Fly to Destination then Alternate with Fuel Reserve at Alternate FAR 91.167
MX Inspections Annual Inspection - 12 Calendar Months 100 Hour Inspection FAR 91.409, CAPF 66-1 Exceed up to 10 hours to be Inspected Transponder Inspection 24 Months FAR 91.413 IFR Flight Requires: Static System+Altimeters Inspected 24 Months FAR 91.411
Cadets after Aircraft MX Aircraft will NOT carry CAP, ROTC or JROTC Cadets during the first 10 Tach Hours After: 60-1, 2-3.g. Engine Change Major Overhaul Cylinder Replacement Magneto Replacement
VOR Check FAR 91.171 VOR Check in last 30 days Required for IFR Dual System +/- 4 Don t have Dual VOR: Ground Checkpoint +/- 4 VOT Test Facility +/- 4 (180 with TO indication) Airborne Checkpoint +/- 6 Centerline of VOR Airway, Ground Reference >20 NM away from VOR +/- 6 Annotate Date, Place, Bearing Error, and Sign Aircraft Log
VOR Receiver Check Airport Facility Directory
Pilot Grounding Pilot Operating a CAP aircraft involved in an incident or accident (Defined by FAA Part 830) Pilot is Automatically Grounded 60-1, 2-3.b. Any CC (SQ to National) or IC can Ground 60-1,2-3.a Wing or Higher Commander to Reinstate 60-1, 2-3.c.
CAPF 5 Annual Flight Eval Valid through last day of 12 th Month since last Eval 60-1, 3-1.a-d Example: Last Eval 1 Jan 2015 = Current Through 31 Jan 2016 Checkride Requirements: CAPF 5Q Airplane Questionnaire 60 days prior to Eval Annual CAPF 5 Online Test 60 days prior to EVAL 1 Hour Flight Time and 3 Takeoffs and Landings Abbreviated CAPF 5 to add Endorsement or Model Aircraft No Flight time or landing minimums 60-1, 3-2.
Multiple Model Endorsement 60-1, 3-4.a-e. Multiple Model Aircraft Endorsed in One CAPF 5 Eval Previous CAPF 5 or Abbreviated on those Models Current 5Q Aircraft Questionnaire completed on all Models For High Performance Model, Eval Must be in a High Performance For G1000 Model, Eval Must use G1000 Aircraft
High Performance Checkout CAP: High Performance - 100 hrs Minimum 60-1, 3-6.a.1. FAA: Received and Logged: Ground and Flight Training from Instructor FAR 61.31.f.i. One-Time Endorsement in Logbook FAR 61.31.f.ii.
Instrument Checkout CAP IFR Pilot FAA Qualified and CAPF 5 Eval includes Instrument Note: If you are CAP VFR and get an FAA Instrument, You Need additional CAPF 5 Flight Endorsement to be CAP IFR Pilot 60-1, 3-7.c.
Mission Pilot/Check Pilot 60-1, 3-7.i. Mission Pilot: CAPF 91 Eval every 24 Calendar Months Mission Check Pilot: Qualified Mission Pilot 25 Mission Sorties (Actual or Training) CAPF 91 Mission Check Pilot Eval every 24 Calendar Months Online Check Pilot Course every 4 Years Appointed as Mission Check Pilot by Wing/Region/National Note: Must be G1000 Qual to administer CAPF 91 in G1000 Aircraft
Orientation Pilot 60-1, 3-7.d.
Orientation Pilot 60-1, 3-7.d. Current CAP VFR Pilot 21 Years Old or FAA CFI CAPF 5 Orientation Pilot Endorsement 200 Hours PIC/300 Hours PIC to fly ROTC/JROTC Complete Orientation Pilot Test every 4 years With/ROTC/JROTC if appropriate Gliders 100 Flights as PIC or FAA Commercial Teacher Orientation Pilot FAA Commercial
Safety Pilot
Safety Pilot Safety Pilot is required when Simulated IMC Safety Pilot Must: - FAR 91.109.c.1-3. Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate Hold Category and Class Ratings for Aircraft Flown Be at other seat with Fully Functioning Dual Controls Required Crewmember = Current Medical FAR 61.3.c.
Safety Pilot Logging Flight Time When Pilot Flying acts as PIC Pilot Flying may Log Pilot In Command Safety Pilot is Required Crew during only SIM IMC Safety Pilot Counts as a Passenger all other Times Pilot Flying must be Current for Landings and IFR (to go IMC) Safety Pilot may Log Second In Command FAR 61.51.f.2. For Time the Pilot Flying is under Simulated IMC Safety Pilot is Required Crew = Second in Command FAR 91.109.c.
Safety Pilot Logging Flight Time IF Safety Pilot is acting PIC: Both May Log PIC Pilot Flying Logs PIC (As the Sole Manipulator) FAR 61.51. Pilot Flying can be Non-Current Landings or IFR (Safety Pilot is Acting as PIC) Safety Pilot may Log Pilot In Command (As the PIC) Assumes PIC Duties and Responsibilities for Flight Must be Landing & IFR (For any IMC) Current in Aircraft Is the PIC but Allowing the Pilot in the Left Seat to Fly
PIC: Responsibility PIC is Directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft FAR 91.3.a. Legally Responsible for Safety Determining Airworthiness of Aircraft FAR 91.7 PIC may deviate from FARs for Emergency Submit written report to FAA (If Requested) FAR 91.3.b,c Deviate for Traffic Alert Advise ATC ASAP FAR 91.123.c. ATC Priority Written Report to ATC Facility FAR 91.123.d.
Flight Currency CAP: Meets 14 CFR Part 61.57 60-1, 1-3.p. Use FAA Currency, No additional CAP Requirements Landings: to act as PIC with Passengers: Day: 3 TO s and Landings every 90 Days Night: 3 TO s and Landings to a Full Stop every 90 Days Must be from 1 Hr after Sunset to 1 Hr before Sunrise If PIC is Non-Current Landings: Can NOT have another Pilot in Aircraft Other Pilot counts as a Passenger Must Complete 3 TO s and Landings Solo First
Currency: Flight Review - FAR 61.56 Flight Review: Required to act as PIC with Passengers 1 Hr Ground + 1 Hr Flight Training by Instructor Expires 24 Calendar Months FAA or Military Pilot Checkride Counts as Flight Review Commercial or Instrument Checkride = Flight Review Completing FAA WINGS or Other FAA Program Counts CAPF 5 Private Flight Eval is 5 Wings Credits Other CAP Safety Meetings & Training adds Credits to Wings Sign up at www.faasafety.gov/wings
Medical Certificate FAR 61.23 Third Class Medical Expires <40 Years Old 60 th Month after Exam 40 Years or Older 24 th Month after Exam Note: First or Second Class Medical expires as above for exercising Third Class Medical Privileges Note: Military Pilots with current Flight Surgeon Medical equates to a Third Class FAA Medical
ATC Light Signals FAR 91.125
Overview Review CAPR 60-1 FAR Parts 61 and 91 Questions
Conclusion: May The Schwartz Be With You! Maj Chris Schwartz 30 Jan 16