The Mountain Flyer

Col Dennis BarronWing Commander Major Jeffery SchrockPublic Affairs Officer /Editor www.wvcap.net

Fall 2011

Wheeling Squadron Celebrates 50 Years

Oct. 22 WV Wing Conference Charleston, W.Va. Dec 1 CAPs 70th Anniversary Dec 10 Wreaths Across America

Squadrons Cadet Color Guard, an introduction of key visitors by the unit comMembers of the Civil Air mander, Major Paul G Patrol Wheeling Composite McCroskey II, and a speech Squadron celebrated 50 years by Cadet Technical Sergeant of service to the community Tiffanie Wilson. in a small ceremony held at Wilson, a senior at Wheeling the Wheeling-Ohio County Park High School, spoke Airport on Saturday, August briefly and eloquently about 27. her experiences in Civil Air Distinguished guests included Patrol and touched upon the Mrs. Orphy Klempa, the variety of character-building Honorable Senator Jack Yost, activities as well as the leaderand House of Delegates ship and aerospace education members, the Honorable the organization offers to Timothy R. Ennis, and the youth. Honorable Roy Givens as Major McCroskey offered a well as visiting dignitaries brief history of Civil Air Pafrom the West Virginia Wing trol and the Wheeling Comof Civil Air Patrol. posite Squadron and spoke of The event kicked off with the the squadrons current aims. Presentation of Colors by the The unit participates in state
By Lt Toni Wheeler Wheeling Squadron PAO

-wide search and rescue exercises, McCroskey explained. It offers training for ground teams and air crew. Cadets attend encampments, participate in educational field trips, and offer color guard and honor guard services. He thanked the senators and delegates for all they have done to help Civil Air Patrol in West Virginia with the funding necessary to maintain a vital squadron. Colonel Rodney Moore, West Virginia Wing vice commander, and Major McCroskey presented a certificate of recognition to Mr. Givens, the newest member of West Virginias Civil Air Patrol
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West Virginia House of Delegates member Timothy Ennis prepares to present Wheeling Composite Squadron with a legislative citation.

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Legislative Squadron, in appreciation of his dedication to Civil Air Patrol. The unit was presented with a State of West Virginia Legislative Citation on behalf of the House of Delegates in recognition and sincerest congratulations on the occasion of squadrons 50th anniversary. Colonel Moore closed the ceremony by complimenting the squadron cadets professionalism. When I see our cadets, I think our country has a bright future. He thanked the visiting senators and delegates for their commitment, telling them that continued funding is a tremendous asset for us. He also thanked the squadron and its members for their service to Civil Air Patrol and their community. Visitors were encouraged to view emergency services displays, tour the corporate van and peer into a Civil Air Patrol airplane, and to mingle in the main headquarters building. Major McCroskey summed up the days activities: Today was about honoring the past and serving the future. The Wheeling Composite Squadron is interested in recruiting adults for work in flight operations, communications, emergency services, supply, education and training, and other specialties including cadet programs support. The units cadet programs offers local youth the opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills, learn about aerospace science and participate in search and rescue training as well as aircraft orientation flights; young girls and boys at least 12 years of age and attending the sixth grade are eligible for membership in the cadet program. More information can be found at www.gocivilairpatrol.com or by emailing cappao@wheelingcap.org.

Col Rod Moore, vice commander of the West Virginia Wing of Civil Air Patrol, Maj Paul McCroskey II, commander of the Wheeling Composite Squadron present West Virginia House of Delegates member Roy Givens with a certificate in recognition of his service to CAP as a member of the W.Va. Legislative Squadron.

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night

Four cadets and four senior members participated in a squadron fundraiser held at the Martinsburg Chick-fil-A Restaurant. The squadron received 20% of sales ($50.00) from guests who presented a special flyer, for three hours.

From left: 2d Lt Frank Panek, Capt Steve Petty, C/Amn Kenneth May, Cadets Ben Baker, Denver Brenizer, David Kain and 2d Lt Pudge Forrester.

Three teens receive flight scholarships

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Morgantown, W.Va. Published September 20, 2011

Photos courtesy of: C/2d Lt Brandon Might C/MSgt Ty Stansbury 2d Lt Jeannine Korte

Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Air Show

From the The Trojan Horsemen website

In Memory of Jack Flash Mangan

The T-28 Warbird Aerobatic Formation Demonstration Team. The Trojan Horsemen Jack was a graduate of the USAF Academy, and spent 13 years active duty as an Air Force fighter pilot flying over 2500 hours in the F-15 and F-4 aircraft. His aviation awards include three Meritorious Service Medals and Tactical Air Command's Instructor Pilot of the Year. He had over 4000 hours and held an Airline Transport Pilot and sailplane rating.

Three CAP Squadrons Visit Naval Base

By Lt Mary Beth Baker Petersburg Squadron PAO Cadets from Petersburg, Martinsburg, and Wheeling Squadrons of West Virginia Wings Civil Air Patrol got a chance to experience the environment of naval test pilots at the Patuxent Naval Base in Maryland. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, also known as NAS Pax River, is U.S. Naval Air Station located in St. Marys County, Md. on the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the Patuxent River. Its home to the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, and serves as a center for test and evaluation and systems relating to naval aviation. The cadets were instructed by naval personnel on the attributes of their aircraft such as the H-53 Sea Stallion and the SH-60 Sea Hawk. Each cadet got a chance to fly in the manned flight simulator. Cadets got a hands on simulated experience flying the Navys V22 Osprey. Lt. Col D.E. Echlin arranged this tour of NAS PAX River for the cadets. He is a retired Navy captain who served during the Vietnam War flying A-6 attack aircrafts from aircraft carriers. Echlin is on the senior pilots of the Petersburg Squadron who often shares his knowledge of aerospace education with the cadets. The cadets had a wonderful time and a unique experience, Echlin said. Echlin said a new adventure for them is being planned in the near future.

Greenbrier Squadron Summer Activities

Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (now Second Lieutenant) Gabriel Walkup attended the powered flight academy at Fort Pickett, Va. Participants in the powered flight academy receive 10 hours of hands on flight time learning the basics of flying a powered aircraft (Cessna 172), 25 hours of ground instruction, and the opportunity to fly as an observer when other cadets receive instruction. Cadet Walkup was able to solo at this academy. A great accomplishment for Walkup, considering he just received his drivers license. Walkup said that without his instructor Major Bruce Bailey and the Civil Air Patrol he would never have been able to see his dream come true. Cadet Captain Faith Galford was able to attend two glider flight academies. One was held at Matton, IL and the other at Russell Regional Airport near Rome, GA. At the glider flight academies, all the basic to advanced skills and ground instruction leading toward your private glider rating are included. Faith was one of eight advanced cadets able to earn their solo (fly alone) wings. Galford made her first solo flight in a Blantic L23 glider on Friday, July 15. Galford is just fifteen years old and has flown over 70 flights in gliders. Cadet Master Sergeant Nathan Lewis attended the Honor Guard Academy at McDaniel College, Westminister, Maryland. Cadets were trained by the United Sates Air Force Honor Guard in three of the four elements of the Honor Guard: 1. Ceremonial/Demonstration (including rifle maneuvers) 2. Colors Element 3. Funeral Element

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