FAR 61.195(c) requires an instructor instrument rating to provide training for an FAA instrument rating and a few other certificates or type ratings. CAP G1000 IFR transition training is none of those. [CAWG DOV Nov 2024]
CAWG leadership has decided to better define the way we utilize the on-boarding mission (25-T-3563) to align with CAPS71-1 guidance. We are taking this action to better utilize and extend the mission resources with the goal of having more CAWG pilots. The following changes are effective immediately: Each approved member is eligible...
Question: Do all CAPF 70-5s require a questionnaire? Answer: All CAPF 70-5 evaluations, annual or abbreviated, require a questionnaire completed and uploaded for the airplane to be flown for the evaluation. Reference, in CAPR 70-1 under form 5 eligibility: 7.5.1.2. Complete the appropriate questionnaire (CAPFs 70-5Q-A, 70-5Q-B, or 70-5Q-G) for the make and model...
Question: Can a check pilot who is not a CFII award the "G1000 IFR" endorsement? Answer: Yes. CAPR 70-1 7.6.2 restricts awarding "the CAP Instrument qualification" to only CFIIs, which indicates the "instrument demo" endorsement in a CAPF 70-5A. Given this, and that the "G1000 IFR" endorsement does not require any...
Question: Can a instructor pilot endorse solo privileges to operate as a CAP solo pilot in CAP aircraft to an individual with an FAA Private pilot certificate? Answer: CAPR 70-1 4.1.1.1 uses "class" and "category" similar to the FAA. Therefore, for instanceif there is an FAA glider pilot or FAA...
Question: What is the current policy for funded (A12) proficiency flights? Answer: The "Annual Pilot Proficiency" mission... TMP: One CAPS71-4 Profile #4 sortie every two months. MP: Two sorties per month, provided at least one includes a (full, if possible) crew, preferably with a non-pilot MO. All: Two profile #7...
Question: Can a CAPF 70-5 evaluation be oral-only, i.e., not have a flight component? This could happen if we want to award an instrument demo based on an IPC. Answer: All CAPF 70-5s require a flight component. [NHQ DOV October 2023]
