Col. Tim Carroll cordially invites all members of the Mississippi Wing to attend the 2010 Annual Conference. This is always an exciting time for our members as we come together to further prepare ourselves for the three primary missions of CAP and recognize the dedication and accomplishments of our members.

The line-up for this year's event includes the General Assembly, seminars covering nearly all of the specialty tracks, an FAA Wings Safety Seminar and various training opportunities. In addition, a special retirement ceremony will be held for Lt. Col Dave "Scoop" Willingham who has served the MSWG as a USAF LO.

Conference Highlights

General Assembly and Awards Presentations
Attended by Brig Gen. Chitwood, NHQ/CV
Retirement Ceremony of Lt Col. David “Scoop” Willingham, USAF
·Banquet Key Note Speaker: Lt Governor Phil Bryant
Honored Guest: Mr. Mike Womack, MEMA Director

The event will be held 19-21 March 2010. Deadline for registration is 01 March 2010. Contact personnel for the event are Mrs. Cindy Sayre and Maj. Mal Woodcock.

Lodging Details:

Cabot Lodge Jackson Millsaps
(601) 948-8650 www.cabotlodgemillsaps.com
*Room Rate: $89
[*Ask for Mississippi Wing Civil Air Patrol]

Conference Rates:
Conference/Seminars & Dining Out Awards Banquet: $75
Banquet Only: $25
Friday Night Social - Free!

The event promises to be both fun and educational! We hope to see everyone there!

The MSWG Command Staff has issued the following policy in response to instances of possible excessiveimproper braking whilst demonstrating a short field landing during a Form 5 flight. On both occasions the tire(s) received damage to the extent that they had to be replaced. In order to mitigate this potentially hazardous situation all pilots and especially check pilots shall adhere to the following guidelines during this maneuver:

1. Pilots will ensure they are not accidentally “riding high” on the rudder pedals which may be inadvertently applying the brakes
2. Upon touchdown maximum braking action will be simulated only – by saying “brake, brake, brake”
3. Check Pilots will ensure that the procedures stated above are briefed in advance of a Form 5 flight during the preflight briefing

Any pilot who uses excessive/improper braking action which damages the tires [e.g. produces a “flat spot” or causes a tire(s) to fail] will be required to submit an online Form 78 Mishap Report.

If the investigation concludes that pilot error caused the tire damage, that pilot can expect to be assessed for the replacement tire(s).

The attached memo detailing the policy is available for download below.

Over a dozen members of the Olive Branch Composite Squadron dedicated their Saturday morning to serving their local community. The mix of Senior Members and Cadets reported for duty to clean up a 2 mile stretch of Goodman Rd (Hwy 302) between Hacks Cross Rd and Germantown Rd.

Volunteer service is a core value of the Civil Air Patrol and participating in the Adopt-A-Highway Program is another example of how the members of the Squadron can be a part of the community we serve. The Adopt-A-Highway program is an innovative solution to Mississippi's highway litter problem that has been implemented across the country. It provides private and civic organizations such as the Olive Branch Composite Squadron with the opportunity to become involved in the preservation of our state’s natural beauty. Through the unit's participation, we gain the satisfaction of contributing to our community and state, and generating positive recognition for the group’s service activities.

The Squadron has committed to performing the clean-up at least four times a year. For information on the Adopt-A-Highway Program in Mississippi visit the Mississippi Dept. of Transportation.

During the actual Open House, the squadron had a booth for informational and recruiting purposes along with a static display of two CAP aircraft assigned to the unit. The cadets of the Squadron also played a larger role holding demonstrations of CAP search and rescue gear and practicing ELT searches on the airport ramp.

The Squadron also held a raffle for a print of the Memphis Belle. The print, signed by the entire crew of the Memphis Belle, was donated by CAP member Jim Harris who is also Chairman of the Memphis Belle association. The Association is dedicated to the preservation of the famous airplane and proceeds of the raffle will go toward support of the Squadron.

The Fly-In was a great success to everyone who participated and plans are already in the works for next year.