General rules

  1. Only current CAP members, wearing a CAP uniform, can fly in CAP aircraft. If your membership has expired, you cannot fly.
  2. All flights must be released by a flight release officer. If you are a current and qualified CAP pilot, you call an FRO to request your release. If it is your first checkride or you are not current, then your instructor pilot or check pilot must obtain the release.
  3. When using the aircraft, must sign-out and sign-in the keys at SEG HQ (in addition to filling out the SEG-sign/in book at the front desk for insurance purposes.
  4. Upon completion of each flight, you must report the information (mission symbol, flight hours, and fuel) into WMIRS (CAP’s web mission information reporting system) at
  5. All flights must be entered into WMIRS immediately following the flight.
  6. All CAP pilots can use WMIRS, but only certain personnel have the ability to enter flights with actual mission numbers. When you fly an “A” or “B” mission, you must have the mission IC, the Operations Officer, or the ES officer enter the flight information into WMIRS.
  7. Flights funded by USAF or CAP incur no cost to the pilot. For these flights, pay for fuel using the Multiservice credit card in the aircraft binder. The fuel receipt must then be attached to a CAPF 108 (Excel template – get it at ) and submitted to Lt Col Bill Hughes, CAP (NY WG/DOS), 4667 Boynton Rd., Walworth, NY, 14568. CAPF 108s may be submitted via email to with the hard copy mailed within 10 days. A CAPF 108 must be submitted any time fuel is paid for on an assigned mission. For more detailed information on reimbursement procedures, see

To become a CAP Pilot (one who can fly CAP aircraft):

  1. Go to and download the CAP Regulation 60-1. Print out a copy; a current copy must be available during every flight.
  2. Read CAPR 60-1, especially chapters 1, 2, 3, and attachments 1, 3, and 5.
  3. Assemble the paperwork you will need for your checkride, using the attached list.
  4. Go to: , take the online Form 5 prep course, and take the exam at the end. Print out the certificate.
  5. If you feel you can fly all maneuvers listed on the CAP Form 5 up to the practical test standards, contact a CAP check pilot (See attached list; updates will be available at )
  6. If you don’t feel ready yet, can get some “polishing” with any of the Instructor Pilots or Check Pilots.
  7. When you schedule dual instruction or a check ride, you will be responsible for scheduling the aircraft and obtaining the required flight release (if you are a current CAP pilot). You will pay for the fuel and the flight time. ($30/hr dry for C-172, $41/hr dry for C-182 (subject to change).
  8. You must take a separate checkride in each type of aircraft (C-172, C-182, glass 182, etc.). Then once a year you will take an annual checkride – if you do the annual checkride in a “category 2” aircraft (e.g., C-182) that will cover the others.
  9. Upon completion of your checkride (initial and/or annual) you must import the information into WMIRS immediately following the flight. See general rule 4.

To become a Transport Mission Pilot (one who can fly “transport” sorties on missions):

  1. Requirements (listed in CAPR 60-3 – get that regulation at )
  2. Be a current CAP Pilot (less than 12 months since your last CAPF 5 checkride)
  3. Have documented 100 hrs PIC time including 50 hrs cross country
  4. Have a current CAPF 101 card (requires completion of Level 1 and online GES training/exams)
  5. Apply online in e-services to request the addition of the Transport Mission Pilot to your CAPF 101.

To become a SAR/DR Mission Pilot (one who can fly search and rescue sorties): (see page 13 of CAPR 60-3)

  1. Be a current Mission Transport Pilot
  2. Be a current Mission Scanner
  3. (SEG requirement) Be a current Mission Observer
  4. Minimum 175 hrs PIC to begin training
  5. Complete all tasks on the Mission Pilot SQTR
  6. Minimum 200 hrs PIC prior to taking the CAPF 91 checkride
  7. Take a CAPF 91 Mission Pilot Check Ride (see CAPR 60-1 attachment 6)

Local Instructor Pilots, Check Pilots, and Mission Check Pilots

Instructor pilots (IP) are CFIs who can give dual instruction in CAP aircraft.

Check Pilots (CP) are CFIs who can give dual instruction and can also give CAPF 5 checkrides.

Mission Check Pilots (MCP) can give CAPF 91 checkrides. They may or may not be a CFI or a CP.

NameLocationPhoneIPCPMCPG-1000

Keith VitoloHPN914-450-2635IP

Shlomo ZelkineHPN & others917-868-4465IP

Eric SteinbergHPN914-636-3369IP

Daniel Katz-BraunschweigHPN & others718-344-8113IPMCPX

Malcolm DickinsonHPN203-698-2600CPMCPX

Howard KravitzHPN914-843-9011CPX

Shane LipsonHPN, CDW917-816-3722CPX

John TrosieMGJ, POU845-298-9170CP

Steven ZerilliMGJ845-469-7508CP

George NorenISP631-751-3275CP

Jack OzerISP631-698-8095CPMCP

Paul GhironHPN914-441-1610MCPX

Danny RogersISP631-796-5092MCP

Tony ProvenzanoMGJ845-457-5264MCP

Rory HolmesMGJ845-361-2268MCP

Data as of 18 Mar 07. Check for the most recent list.

Preparation for the Form 5 Check Ride

Before the flight:

  • Obtain a correct CAP uniform
  • Be sure you have a printed copy of the current CAPR 60-1 (see )
  • Obtain the current NY Wing supplement to CAPR 60-1 ( )
  • Obtain mission number (request one at )
  • Complete CAPF 5 online exam ( ) and print your completion certificate
  • Review aircraft POH and bold face (emergency) procedures
  • Review flight manual supplement for 180 HP conversion (V-speeds/performance)
  • Review the FAA PTS, the maneuvers listed in CAPF 5, and CAPR 60-1 attachment 5
  • Prepare a xerox of your FAA certificates and medical certificate
  • Review the cadet orientation flight syllabus (if you are requesting cadet orientation flight privileges)
  • Fill out a blank Form 5 with your personal info (both sides) – download it from
  • Complete 60-1 questionnaire for the aircraft to be flown in the check ride
  • Complete a cross-country flight plan (route and winds as specified by the Check Pilot)

On the day of the flight:

  • Obtain flight release (if this are already a current CAP pilot)
  • Current charts: Sectional – Terminal – Airport diagrams, and IFR charts if you are requesting instrument privileges
  • Weather Info and Printed copy (example DUAT)
  • METAR, TAF, UA, FD, NOTAMS, AIRMETS, TFR’s
  • Weight and Balance for the actual flight

For more detail on how to prepare, see: