The Steps Required to Become an Aircraft Commander and Air Crew The requirements for entry into the AuxAir program are outlined in Chapter 2, Section A of Auxiliary Aviation Training Manual, COMDTINST M16798.5B (series). Here, we will provide an explanation of these requirements. The appropriate place in the manual will be noted for each item. [more] Air Operations Manuals
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Links to the Air Observer Course on-line exam, the exam attachment, and the Air Pilot on-line exam are at http://cgexams.info/testing/index.asp?bhcp=1. Please be sure to read the rules first. Flight Suit
 Egress and Open Water Survival Training
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Practical Skills & Swim Test (ALL MUST HAVE MEDICAL WAIVER SIGNED)
Pool Exercise consists of: - A 150 yard continuous swim without stopping.
Swim to be performed in any of 3 strokes without resting (Breast Stroke, Side Stroke or Elementary Back Stroke) (No "Doggy Paddle" or "Kicking Back Stroke")
Strokes will be demonstrated. - Group demonstration of taught Survival & Aircraft Signaling Skills.
- Entering a 4 man survival raft, not required for test.
Vin Reminds Us All when landing for food or fuel you must call both: - Cape Cod, and
- the group for whom you are working, such as
- Group Long Island Sound,
- Group Moriches, etc.
Aircrew Reminder
Please note: THE FOLLOWING PERTAINS TO INSHORE FLIGHTS ONLY - MDA PATROLS - ICE PATROL - FAM FLIGHTS SWIM/EGRESS is not necessary for auxiliary members who are working towards their initial flight qualifications. SWIM/EGRESS is not necessary for any auxiliary members who wish to participate as a passenger/crew member. PILOT IN COMMAND has the responsibility to provide a complete briefing to their aircrew on egress and emergency procedures for their particular aircraft. PILOT IN COMMAND will make available PFD's and Raft to any crewmember who request them. PILOT IN COMMAND has the right to refuse a member from acting as an aircrew for any mental or physical condition which can inhibit the safety of the flight, which includes emergency and egress considerations. Pertaining to -- OFFSHORE FLIGHTS--THIS ABOVE CONDITIONS DO NOT APPLY TO ANY OFFSHORE FLIGHT OPERATIONS-All aircrew members must be FULLY QUALIFIED to act as a flight crew member for any offshore flight operation. All aircrew members must be current in Egress/Swim qualifications. PIC'S ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT ANY MEMBER AS PART OF THEIR AIRCREW IF THEY DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE AIRCREW OFFSHORE STANDARDS. NO EXCEPTIONS D1SR Pilots, Observers, and Trainees
When Coast Guard missions are operated with a single engine airplane, the pilot shall shut down the engine when embarking or disembarking crewmembers or passengers, or any time a person leaves the aircraft cabin. Wing mounted twin engine airplanes should ideally be parked so that the fuselage is between the running engine and the path of persons going to or from the airplane. One engine may remain running if no one will cross or enter the area bounded by the extended fuselage centerline forward of the wing on the side where that engine is running. For non-standard engine configurations, IE center-thrust twin designs, such as the Cessna 337, both engines would have to be shut down. | 
