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CounterDrug Photo WorkshopCounterDrug Photo Workshop
FL Wing CAP
LTC Dave LawsonDirector of CounterDrug Operations
Produced by Raymond F. Spengler, Capt, CAP
Saturday Agenda• 0800-0930 Introduction & Sign-in• 0930-1030 This Presentation• 1030-1045 -Break-• 1045-1100 Camera Demonstration• 1100-1115 Questions & Answers• 1115-1130 Flight Briefing & Assignments• 1130-1200 Group 1 Preflight & Release• 1200-1315 Group 1 Sorties• 1315-1345 Group 1 Debrief• 1315-1345 Group 2 Preflight & Release• 1345-1500 Group 2 Sorties• 1500-1530 Group 2 Debrief• 1500-1530 Group 3 Preflight & Release• 1530-1645 Group 3 Sorties• 1645-1715 Group 3 Debrief
Sunday Agenda• 0800-0930 Introduction & Sign-in• 0930-1030 This Presentation• 1030-1045 -Break-• 1045-1100 Camera Demonstration• 1100-1115 Questions & Answers• 1115-1130 Briefing & Assignments• 1130-1200 Group 4 Preflight & Release• 1200-1315 Group 4 Sorties• 1315-1345 Group 4 Debrief• 1315-1345 Group 5 Preflight & Release• 1345-1500 Group 5 Sorties• 1500-1530 Group 5 Debrief
--Lunch when not flying sorties—1130-1300 (Operations Meeting - tentative)
EPIC Mission for CAP
Photograph all marked & unmarked airstrips except International airports
Mission Procedures
• Contact FLWG/CDD to receive mission # and
grid assignment
• Check flight WX & WX in scheduled grid(s)
– Contact CD officer for alternate grids if necessary
due to WX forecast
• Flight Release & Preflight
• File Flight plan (as appropriate)
Types of Missions
• Reconnaissance Mission– Fly assigned grid(s) and log airstrips w/ Lat/Long– Note any portions of grid(s) not flown due to WX or
time restrictions
• Photo Mission– Fly to predetermined Lat/Long & photograph airstrips
• Fly grids as above and photograph airstrips as they are encountered
General Photo Rules
• 1000-1600 hours for best photo results due to light
requirements (unless otherwise directed)
• No cloud shadows over photographed airstrip
• 1500-2100 AGL during photo session
• 45° to approximately 65° angle to runway
• If hazy conditions, use haze filter if possible
• Photos MUST be taken through open window
Photo Requirements
• 2 airstrip photos must be taken facing each direction: N, S, E & W– Note: aircraft should have heading to enable
observer to have best angle minus 15-25 degrees
See following example….
Photo Requirements
N
W E
S
Example:Heading = 255°
Airstrip
Photo Requirements
• No struts or airplane parts can be in photo
• Photo should show entire runway(s) with access roads (approx. 90% of the image)– Note: photos taken with Kodak 120 will reduce
actual image seen in viewfinder
Photo Examples
Photo Samples (acceptable)
Very good
Photo Samples (not acceptable)
Too far away & too low
Photo Samples (acceptable)
Good
Photo Samples (not acceptable)
No clouds or shadows allowed
Photo Samples (acceptable)
Good grass strip
Photo Samples (acceptable)
Good multi-runway
Photo Samples (acceptable)
Another good multi-runway
Photo Samples (not acceptable)
No struts or wings allowedAlso too far away & too low
Photo Samples (not acceptable)
Too high & too far & too hazy
Photo Samples (not acceptable)
Too low of an angle & too far
Photo Samples (acceptable)
A little too far away but acceptable
Photo Samples (not acceptable)
Too low of an angle & too far
Photo Samples (not acceptable)
Good angle but too far away
Photo Samples (acceptable)
Very good
Photo Samples (not acceptable)
More shadows
Photo Samples (acceptable)
Good but could be a little closer
Photo Samples (not acceptable)
Too low and too far away
Photo Samples (acceptable)
Good
Kodak 120
Kodak 120 Demonstration
Kodak 120 Camera
Installing Batteries
Loading the Disk
Display Panel
Press TAB to move through icons
Tabbing through icons...
Play/Stop Button
Using the Zoom/Advance
Computer Plug-in
DC Plug-in
Time for Questions
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Mission Debriefing
Mission Debriefing• Close Flight Plan
• Call Flight Release Officer
• Call Wing CD representative
• Fax handwritten Form 84 to CD representative
• Post flight procedures
• Secure camera & recharge (if used)
• Leave photo disk & log sheets as directed
Paperwork
Paperwork
• Photo log filled out
• Form 84 (Oct 00 - typed or computer-generated)
• Form 108 (Mar 00 - typed or computer-generated)
• Attach original fuel receipts
• Attach other receipts as required
• ONLY sign your Form 84 (not the 108)
Form Examples
Photo Log formPilot: Mission #
Co-Pilot: Date/Time:
Observer: Grids:
Flash Card # Page of
Photo # Airport ID Latitude Longitude Facing Comments Photo # Airport ID Latitude Longitude Facing Comments
FL CAP CD Digital Log
CD Area Coordinator __________________________
Photo Log Items
• Photo # (from camera)
• Airport ID (if designated in Airport directory)
• Direction you are facing when taking photo
• Latitude and Longitude
• Remarks: Runway length, composition, etc
Form 84
Form 108
Airport Training Targets
• LAL (Lakeland Linder Regional)• BOW (Bartow Airport)• X39 Tampa North• PCM (Plant City)• GIF (Winter Haven Gilbert)• X49 (South Lakeland)• X25 (Chalet Suzanne)• World’s Greatest Aircraft (Fantasy of Flight)• X16 (Vandenburg Airport)
Lakeland Linder Regional
Lakeland Linder Regional
Time for Questions
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Thank You!!