We are pleased to announce the date for the 2nd annual PA Wing Cadet Conference, Saturday April 25, 2009 at Fort Indaintown Gap Building 8-80. Sign-in starts at 0800hrs. Cost will be $25.00 per member attending. Watch for more details on the PA Wing email list-serve or check the cadet programs Web site at:

http://www.pawgcadetprograms.webs.com

Watch for our informational flyer coming out in a few days. Registration forms for the conference will follow on line and in the Feb and March wing mail.

Don't forget Penna. Wing Conference....October 16,17,17, 2009 in Pittsburgh.

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Group 5 will be conducting the Advanced Communications User Training class (ACUT) at the Williamsport Composite Squadron, 401A Airport Road, Montoursville, this Saturday, 7 February beginning at 1000. The class is open to all Group 5 or CAP members who are interested in attending and earning an Advanced Radio Operators Authorization (ROA) card.

This course will run from 1000 to 1500 and will consist of a lecture and PowerPoint presentation, written exam, and oral exam. Successful completion of the course makes the CAP member eligible for holding a CAP call sign, and is required for senior officers to be issued corporate communications equipment.

Please bring your own copy of the the following regulations:

R100-1	28 Oct 08	CAPR 100-1 Communications
R100-3	3 Nov 06	Radiotelephone Operations
R110	1 Jan 00	Internet Operations

Advanced registration required. To register, send your name, CAPID, and contact telephone number to Maj Roy Long by completing the following form: http://gp5.pawg.cap.gov/staticpages/index.php?page=20090204131240825

Registration deadline is 2100 hours this Friday, 6 February.

The Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Conference is being rescheduled. See the information from Lt Col Brinker below:

The Cadet Conference scheduled for April 18, 2009 is being changed to another Date...to be announced within the next 10 days. The buildings needed for us to conduct the Conference are not available that weekend due do troops coming back from the War.....and also it is a Guard training weekend they are full..

We are still looking at conducting everything for the Cadet Conference at the 8-80 Building just need to work out a few detail......Should have information ready to release by nest weekend..

I am truly sorry for the inconvenience and hope everyone can still make the new date when announced

Thank you for your support...
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Lt Col. Bruce Brinker
Penna Wing Director of Cadet Programs
610-570-4217 cell
610-264-0172 home
610-264-7522 fax

This regulation establishes procedures and formats for publishing administrative authorizations within Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and identies the sources of military authorizations.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES. Replaces the use of Social Security numbers on Travel Authorizations and Military Support Authorizations with CAPID numbers except where local requirements dictate otherwise.

Download your copy here: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R010_003_F913DBF0A1A62.pdf

Congratulations!

I am proud to announce that C/SSgt Moskel has be promoted to C/TSgt and C/SrA Meganhan has been promoted to C/SSgt. Great job cadets.

Training to be held at Grp 5 HQ on Feb 21st.

For pilots needing qualification as a scanner prior to moving on to MP training. A class dedicated to pilots (less focus on the aeronautical requirements) will be held at the Grp 5 HQ in the hanger next to the UNV FBO terminal. One day course February 21 starting at 0930hrs and planned finish at or before 1600 hrs.

National has published a new CAPR 60-1. It has major changes and is now in effect. It takes the old 60-1 and its 60+ pages down to 14 pages. There are changes to the requirements and responsibilities for Flight Release Officers, Pilots, Commanders, and ICs. Please download a copy and see how CAP has made a cumbersome regulation easier to use.

With the change to CAPR 60-1 there are changes to the following Forms:

Form 5. CAP Flight Evaluation. This is now one form for glider and powered aircraft as well as streamlining.

Form 91. CAP Mission Pilot Check out. Now includes electronic searching.

Form 99. Flight Release Log. A new form to incorporate the changes in 60-1.

These forms are effective Jan 09 and must be used. Prior forms with other dates can not be used.

Download your copy here: http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes_ regulations_and_manuals.cfm

Pennsylvania Wing will be hosting an ICS-300 Course on 16 - 18 January 2009 at Ft Indiantown Gap in Biddle Hall. Class will start Friday 16 January at 1800, continuing thru Sat 17 January and finish on Sunday 18 January.

There is no charge for this course. Transportation, Billeting and Meals will be at the student's expense. PA Wing is trying to obtain billeting at Fort Indiantown Gap, however students should be prepared to stay off-base at one of the many motels in the area.

POC is Lt Col Gary Metz: garycap3@comcast.net or 215-313-4513.

Please contact him for a course slot reservation and/or any questions.

Note: While this course is primarily for the members that are required to have it, it is available to anyone, if slots are available.