Volume 28, No. 18 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 30 November 2012 General Both lays out way ahead for HQ Force Command and E-3A Component By Maj. Gen. Jochen Both resources that nations are ultimately attractive and sustainable processes What does this mean to you as a NAEW&C Force Commander willing to provide in support of and structures. This is therefore an motivated member of this NAEW&C defence and security tasks. effort to regain the initiative for Force which will ultimately have Since its establishment the sustaining and developing a viable, to become smaller as well as more NAEW&C Force has provided a It is in this context that NATO relevant Force. I am convinced that efficient and effective? significant capability in support of Heads of State agreed at the Lisbon only by this approach will we be Alliance missions. SACEUR, as the summit (in 2010), and then later able to provide the best value for I do not foresee any immediate Major NATO Commander, can rely on confirmed at the Chicago summit (in the money for your Nations. effect on your working environment. a deployable, sustainable, adaptable, 2012), to impose a combined ceiling Our ongoing operations still have capable early warning, surveillance of 2000 for the NAEW&C Force and Major take-aways for you are: to be supported, and this will not and battle management asset AGS; this ceiling does not include the change. covering the entire spectrum from GBR E-3D Component. My overall intent is to regain the tactical to strategic missions. initiative and to protect the capability As stated, the target date for full NAEW&C Force member nations, of the Force out to the year 2035. implementation of the new ESPE is Every day our combined team, you, and also SACEUR, are keen to the 2016-2017 time frame, subject the men and women of the E-3A ascertain what that decision The Force Review initiated by to member Nations’ decision. We Component and the Headquarters means for the Force in terms of its all member nations and required will establish an implementation Force Command, as well as our structure and the achievable Level by SACEUR will be conducted in plan that will include a number of operationally deployed colleagues of Ambition. The upcoming CAN a process-based approach with elements to ensure the transition is - especially those in Afghanistan - withdrawal will be mitigated by our 6 Integrated Project Teams. Right successfully accomplished across the sustain the very good reputation this CAN team colleagues leaving in a from the outset these teams will spectrum, especially operationally. organisation has internationally. I phased approach over the next two comprise Subject Matter Experts very much appreciate the personal years (until 2014). Nevertheless, this from the E-3A Component, SHAPE Our civilian colleagues can expect and professional support you are withdrawal and the unwillingness and other stakeholders, as well as a “socially balanced transitional providing to the Force! of the remaining NAEW&C Force representatives appointed by the arrangement” similar to the phased nations to invest more resources Nations through the BoD cycle. civilian reorganisation systems you You all are aware that national have to be seen as part of the have seen in the past. armed forces, and NATO as a ongoing pressure upon the Force. The roadmap foresees the whole, are undergoing significant following milestones: To be clear, we will not leave you to restructuring. This will lead to It is obvious that we cannot cope on your own! And I will ensure decreasing manpower and a continue without change. The • Briefing to the BoD in December that you are informed about decisions rationalised NATO Command reduction in the resources provided 2012, presenting assumptions and in a timely manner. Structure. However, the Level of to the Force will have a significant objectives Ambition will remain essentially the impact on the achievable, sustainable • SACEUR decision in the spring of 2013 Finally, let me again express my same as it is now, based on NATO Level of Ambition as well as on the • BoD decision in June 2013, deepest appreciation for the great Force Structure elements provided scale of fleet modernization. based on an Outline Peacetime professional work each of you is by the Nations. This also involves Establishment (OPE) doing in support of our important improved efficiency and effectiveness Against this background I • Initial State Peacetime Establishment mission. I expect you to continue through several initiatives aiming had to order the conduct of a (ISPE) by the end of 2013 with your professional attitude in to achieve smarter defence and comprehensive Force Review with • End State Peacetime Establishment these times of change, and I promise interconnect the Forces. One of the the objective of making the most (ESPE) by mid-2014 you my commitment to mitigate main drivers for these changes surely efficient use of the limited available • 2016/17 target date for the new individual hardships wherever lies in the limitations on the financial resources to provide future-oriented, ESPE to be totally filled. possible.
Several E-3As sit on the fightline while the sun rises behind them on Nov. 23 at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany. Photo by Andrea Hohenforst
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Our Profession Demands a Safety Conscious Culture
Last month the Component enable all of us to work an organization operate in an environment which gives accepted for the given task was conducted the second safety day of which operates in the safest possible the highest regard to safety. simply too high. Safety days are an 2012. Once again, I am extremely manner. As professionals we simply important part of our Component pleased with the professionalism can’t tolerate actions which disregard After talking with many of you mission. Sustaining a safety conscious I observed in the units across the established procedures and needlessly during safety day it is clear the culture within our Component is an Component as everyone took time place equipment at risk or individuals Component must work to improve important part of my duty as your to focus in on safety. These safety in danger. the timely sharing of information Commander. days are longstanding events and related to safety reporting. Certainly, play an important role to help all of Equally important, our profession we can all learn from each other I look forward to hearing your us sustain a safety conscious culture also demands the open discussion and and past events. The timely sharing feedback on what we can do together within the Component. assessment of the risk we are willing of information from safety reports to ensure our operational environment to accept before we start any task. should allow all of us to learn from within the Component remains a safe As I mentioned at the start of Identifying the risks associated with the facts, rather than to speculate one in 2013. the day, history shows us aviation the activity and taking positive action on the rumors which, unfortunately, is an inherently dangerous activity. to mitigate this risk is an important always persist. It is important to Therefore, the profession of aviation part of a safety conscious culture. In note that improvement in this demands an operational culture which addition, we all must be willing to raise area will only really be realized if places safety at the forefront of every issues regarding safety and equally we all take the time to report and action. Our profession also demands important, discuss the procedures discuss incidents where safety may adherence to rules and regulations to and in place which enable all of us to be comprised or the level of risk Maj
Running for Safety Photo by Andrea Hohenforst Members of the E-3A Component participate in an International Cross Country Run during a Component Safety Day at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen on Nov. 9, 2012. The run was held in conjunction with safety day to improve esprit de corps and bring the Component together as a community.
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Squadron 2 took to the snowy northern skies of North America to execute Exercise Red Flag Alaska 13-1 from Oct. 1 to Oct. 24, 2012.
Under the leadership and direction of Lt. Col. Brynt “Woody” Query, deployment commander of Operations, and Maj. Bill Triche, deployed commander of Logistics, the 47-member group approached the exercise with a “one team” mindset from the beginning.
“The success of this exercise started long before we went out the door,” said Query. “We knew we were time compressed with only one month to plan this.”
He explained that the key was strong operational preparation in the flight deck and mission crew simulators, solid logistical planning Photo courtesy of Joern Hansen using lessons learned from previous deployments by the Logistics Wing and to garner lessons learned Four personnel from the E-3A Support from Joint Base and Squadron 3, and constant about tactical and theater airlift Component were acknowledged for Elmendorf-Richardson to de-ice communication between the leaders during Operation Unified Protector. their efforts during Red Flag 13-1. ensured the crew met their station of operations and logistics. Thirteen different nations, including The 353rd Combat Training Squadron timing requirements. Also, the crew Singapore, South Korea and Thailand, commander coined Capt. Olaf was able to reconnect with former “By the time we arrived, we had took part in the exercise. The Kleinhans (Sq2), Gianni Scozia (Log E-3A Component and Canadian Air effectively pre-flighted and flown Component received high praise Wing ASP) and Staff Sgt. Davis Alston Force colleagues, Maj. Ed Roberds the first missions making us ready to for their performance. (CIS Services Branch) for being in and Capt. Thom Banks of Goose Bay, execute on Day 1,” Query said. “The the Top 10 percent of Performers in Canada, to ensure the plane was homework we did before we stepped “This was the [best] mission the exercise while 1 Lt. Matt Hannan supported and turned around well truly made us ‘Tougher in Alaska’ as planning support and control we (Sq2) was recognized for being in inside two hours to help meet crew the locals say.” have ever received,” exclaimed a the Top 1 percent of Performers. duty-day restrictions. Thai C-130 Squadron commander. Exercise Red Flag presented many The deployment also had its fair The crew received additional unique opportunities to work with The 353rd Combat Training share of obstacles including weather support as the aircraft journeyed and control tactical airlift assets Squadron commander echoed this and trans-oceanic flight. home. Captain Banks (CAF) provided alongside the fighter-combat driven sentiment when he stated, “the crew- late night support by calling back to event. Multiple airlift officers flew members you trained will go back to The crew was challenged with Operation Wing leadership at 3 a.m. with the E-3A to learn what NATO our squadrons to become the resident snowy weather on the mountainside local time from the fog enshrouded AWACS can provide tactical airlifters experts on integrating with airborne and high winds confronting the flight line to guarantee a successful in the form of protection, oversight command and control platforms.” aircraft over the Atlantic. return to base. 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SnowWorld Landgraaf Witte Wereld 1 NL-6372 VG Landgraaf SnowWorld, snow guaranteed! T: +31 (0)45- 54 70 700 WWW.SNOWWORLD.COM 30 november 2012 NATO Skywatch 7 Airmen visit WWII cemetery, pay respect to fallen comrades Story and photos by and honor the sacrifices of those Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria that came before us and realize we are connected to our fallen Seven U.S Airmen from NATO Air comrades through a proud heritage Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, visited of promoting peace and defending the Ardennes American Cemetery and freedom.” Memorial in Belgium on Nov. 15 to pay respect to their fallen comrades. The Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial is home to the graves Each Airman chose a grave site of 5,329 members of the United and spoke a few words about the States military who died in World individual laid to rest there while War II. The site of the cemetery taking a guided tour of the ninety and was liberated from Nazi control by a half acre cemetery and memorial. the U.S. 1st Infantry Division on 8 September 1944. “You all were true professionals and represented Geilenkirchen well,” said For more information about the Senior Master Sgt. Robert Register. Ardennes American Cemetery and “I hope each of you took something Memorial, log on to http://www. of value from this experience. This abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/ is an opportunity to remember ar.php.
Polish community celebrates their national independence day
By Master Sgt. Piotr “Łysy” The Geilenkirchen celebration was Photo by Andrea Hohenforst Dublasiewicz opened by a short speech from the Polish senior national representative, The E-3A Component’s Polish Lt. Col. Zenon Kot, followed by community celebrated their most a presentation on the holiday’s important national holiday, the Polish historical background. Independence Day, Nov. 9 at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany. Then all participants, Polish soldiers and their families, gathered together While the event took place for a piece of cake and a champagne two-days earlier, it was held to toast. The celebration was also a commemorate Nov. 11, 1918. “meet and greet” event for Polish newcomers to the base. It was on this day, after a 123- year-partition period marked with Last, but not least, the group took uprisings, battles and wars, Poland two photos, one in front of an E-3A regained its independence. aircraft and the other in front of the flags next to the main gate, to Members of the E-3A Component’s Polish community pose for a photo while Since then, Nov. 11 has been a commemorate the special occasion. celebrating Polish Independence Day at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany. symbol of Polish sovereignty and one The trip to the flight line was the of the most important days for all most enjoyable part of the event, The occasion marked the second this significant holiday here since Polish citizens. especially for the children. time the Polish community celebrated joining the E-3A Component in 2007. Dinner with a Fox Lt. Col. Panos Drakopoulos, Forward Operation Base Aktion commander, feeds a local fox during a recent crew dinner. The FOB Fox, as it has been know for the past five years, walks the base quietly and doesn’t disturb anyone. However, the fox does show up whenever a crew dinner takes place. Colonel Drakopoulos explained that crew dinners at the base tavern were a random phenomenon and, when they did occur, it was only the flight crew participating. As the new FOB commander, the colonel has promoted that everyone is part of the crew and would like the crew dinner to become a regularly occurrence or at least once per deployment. “I strongly believe that the crew is everyone who serves the aircraft and the E-3A Component mission,” he said. “So, in an effort to boost team spirit and create a perfect crew friendly and crew safe environment, I want crew dinners to become standard operating procedure at the FOB.” With this strategy Courtesy photo in place, the latest team gathering rewrote the FOB Aktion history books with the greatest attendance ever at a crew dinner. 8 NATO Skywatch 30 November 2012
Christmas Coloring Contest The IYA is looking for young artist to join this year’s Christmas Coloring Contest. The contest is divided into three age groups: 3 to 5 years old, 6 to 8 years old and 9 to 12 years old. Simply color the picture below without using glitter, stickers or cotton. Completed pictures should be sent to IYA/BPWY, mail stop 34, or hand-carried to the IYA Office in Building 95 by Dec. 14.
The three best pictures in each age group will win a prize. The winners will be announced during the IYA Christmas Party with Santa Claus at the E-3A Club on Dec. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. To register for the Christmas party, call the IYA Office at ext. 4954 by Dec. 18. 30 november 2012 NATO Skywatch 9
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time for shopping and Glühwein. Christmas markets can be found through out the local region and the tri-border area. We suggest you check out a few of the markets listed below. Christmas markets in the Neighborhood GERMANY Saturdays. Local shops will be open on is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Dec. 2 from 1 to 6 p.m. You can also, discover the underground You can find information on Christmas crib made of sand and take the Route markets within Germany at Monschau d’Amuse culinary walk to visit Valkenburg’s www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk. In the Eifel hills, near Aachen in the best restaurants. picturesque town, this market is only open Right outside the gate, you can find a few Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Maastricht markets in the local area. Geilenkirchen and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. From Nov. 30 to Jan. 1, discover the has a Nikolausmarkt (St. Niklas market) magical Winterland fair at the Vrijthof, this weekend: Nov. 30 from 6 to 10:30 p.m., Münster which features a skating ring. Dec. 1 from noon to 10:30 p.m., and Dec. 2 This market is also open daily until Dec. from noon to 10:30 p.m. 23 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through BELGIUM Also, the shops will be open on Sunday Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays from 1 to 6 p.m. On Dec. 2, there is a and Saturdays. On Dec. 7, the Christmas Hasselt Nikolausmarkt in Gangelt, which is open market is open until 10 p.m. together with The city of Hasselt organizes the from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The evening a ‘Moonlight Shopping’ opportunity. Winterland event at the Kolonel Dusart- concludes with a fireworks show. plein, Hasselt, Belgium each year. THE NETHERLANDS From November 17 to January 6, there will Aachen be a Christmas market with more than Around the Cathedral and Town Hall, this Sittard 100 exhibitioners, the largest tri-border ice market is now open daily until Dec. 23 “Wentjerdruim” (Winter Dream) is open skating ring, Christmas rides, a marry- from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also, the city shops from Dec. 9 to Jan. 6 in downtown Sittard. go-round and the House of Santa Claus. will be open on Dec. 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. There will be a Christmas and art market For more information, check the website along with a skating ring. There are also www.winterland.be. Alsdorf plenty of candlelight shopping nights and You can enjoy this Christmas market open shops on Sunday. Also, the annual Liége around the small and charming castle of Winter Circus (21 December - 6 January From Nov. 30 to Dec. 30, the largest can Alsdorf from Nov. 30 to Dec. 9. 2013) is scheduled for Dec. 21 to Jan. 6. longest Christmas market in Belgium can Tickets for the circus are available online be found at the Place due Marche and is Cologne www.limburgsKerstCircus.nl or at the open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and At the Cathedral, Altstadt, Rudolfplatz, tourist information in the Rosmolenstraat. 11 a.m. to Midnight on Saturdays. Neumarkt and Stadtgarten, this market is The Christmas village in Liége is taking open until Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Valkenburg place for the 26th time. Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 Since Nov. 16, Valkenburg is the Nether- p.m. Thursday thought Friday and 10 a.m. lands’ premier Christmas city. During the Brussels to 10 p.m. on Saturdays. winter months, the Limburg hills are an Europe’s most original Christmas market, atmospheric place with fairy lights, including a skating ring, is located around Düsseldorf Christmas trees and Glühwein. Enjoy the the Brussels’ Grand Place and Place Located in near the Heinrich-Heine-Platz, two underground Christmas markets in St. Catherine. The market is from open Jan-Wellem Monument Marktplatz, this the Gemeentegrot and the Fluweelegrot weekdays until 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on market is open daily until Dec. 23 from 11 caves with stands selling Christmas and weekends. The market is open from 11 a.m. a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday gift items until Dec. 23. A Christmas to 6 p.m. 0n Dec. 24 and 31 and from noon and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Parade, with a chance to meet Santa Claus, to 9 p.m. on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. 10 NATO Skywatch 30 November 2012 Always use caution when posting to the internet
By Capt. Wilko ter Horst and in the case of the IDs to gain knowledge of their design in order As we explained in the last Skywatch, to gain unauthorized access operational security (OPSEC) and social media do not mix very well. The • Deployment (Afghanistan/Iraq) - use of social media explicitly involves NATO members used SNS to post the posting of information to public information with examples of sites. This leads to increased potential battle damage from indirect fire. for OPSEC infringements resulting A picture of a destroyed building from unintentional release of sensitive or vehicle can provide information or classified information to a public on how close the damage was to forum. a critical site, etc. Information like this could be used to modify firing What is the definition of OPSEC? technique / adjust aim to cause To keep it very simple: all (military) greater damage. information that is sensitive/classified and therefore not to be distributed to • Unclassified but sensitive the outside world via any means. information was posted online when deployed soldiers, wanting OPSEC infringements happen to get special nametags produced, on a regular basis, and NATO is looked for bidders to determine the not an exception. NATO is not the cost. In the process, they disclosed only organization that suffers from the full names of a number of (deliberate) information leaks. Large NATO service members on the companies, governments and police internet. forces also suffer the consequences of classified information leaking to Foreign intelligence services the outside world. Remember how also use social media to obtain Wikileaks used social media to ’leak’ operational information. They search important and classified information the internet for useable information to the public, or how old hard disks provided by us! Think of return from a police force were found and times, locations, etc, that can be the content, including names and used by foreign intelligence services photos, was posted on various social to identify our capabilities and media sites. A lieutenant colonel lost limitations. his classified USB stick and found the content of the stick on social network After Googling for about half an sites the next day. hour, we found various pictures of colleagues and our E-3A in MeS. Some examples from within NATO: They were found on several social network sites such as Facebook and • 2010 - discovery of a fake Facebook Hyves. Showing pictures of colleagues profile supposedly created for on the internet means it it easy for General Egon Ramms, Commander anyone to conclude that they are ’not of all use common sense! Do I really Share! But use your common JFC Brunssum; this profile was at home’. What a strange idea when want to put this info on to the internet? sense when you do so! to be used to make contact you are 5,000 kilometers away in a Should I give this response openly as a with others in NATO and elicit foreign country. Component member? Did I check with Note: ACCI preparing a information my colleagues whether they object Counterintelligence Survey that Actually, the same goes for family to me uploading this picture? These will run from November 19 until • 2011 - Someone posing as SACEUR members of deployed colleagues. are a few simple questions that help December 7. used SNS (Skype, Twitter) to Sharing the pictures they just you to make the decision whether to discuss issues with soldiers or received via internet might not upload or not. Keep in mind that once The survey is completely voluntary, troops. Again, this was a ‘false flag’ be one of the greatest ideas ever. something is published or uploaded on and is available online through our approach to gain information. The info on the picture is meant to the internet, it is usually impossible to BASS page or can be submitted remain within the family. So before get it removed. anonymously by printing and mailing • A couple of examples of ISAF you deploy, also brief your family on through the base mail system. bidding processes, for an ID card the risks of sharing your deployment By the end of the month a new contract and armored vehicle information on social network sites. Component order on the use of We want to maximize participation procurement, were posted online. Social media will be in effect. Take to better support the component and These could be used to identify and What can we do to ensure safe and a moment to read it and share the further improve security for the E-3A exploit weaknesses of the vehicles, responsible use of social media? First information also with your family. Component. And the winner is...
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“Caption This Photo” Contest Every month the Component’s PAO and Multimedia staff posts a new photo on the Component’s Facebook page in the album titled “Caption This Photo” and the caption with the most “likes” is declared the winner. For more information or to participate in the contest, log on to www.facebook.com/NATOE3AComponent. 30 november 2012 NATO Skywatch 11 Forward Operating Base Aktion under new command
Story and photo by military and civilian personnel and Maureen Geraets-Head specially addressed the outgoing commander with some warm words. “Today, executing a respective order issued by the Hellenic Air Force “Alexander, I can assure you these General Staff, I am assuming the gates will remain open for you, command of Forward Operating because as an officer and an airman Base Aktion,” Lt. Col. Panagiotis you’ve earned this privilege, giving Drakopoulos stated on Oct. 22 during your sweat and your soul serving his first speech as the new Forward the E-3A Component, the Hellenic Operating Base (FOB) commander. Air Force and country the best way,” Drakopoulos said. More than 100 guests enjoyed the Greek sunshine while attending Lt. Col. Alexandros Komitoudis said the change-of-command ceremony during his farewell speech, “This period at one of the base’s outdoor will stay embedded in my memory as a pavilions. unique and pleasant experience.
The new commander continued, “In The support and the cooperation this present dynamic and constantly with all the distinguished personnel evolving worldwide environment, of the E-3A Component also with where strategic decisions and the other FOBs and FOL were more operational requirements have to than perfect.” meet cost and resources’ effectiveness, this is not just an assignment for me, FOB Aktion currently supports this is a challenge.” NATO AWACS in Operation Active Endeavour missions and provided He had personal words for the outstanding service during the 2004 Lt. Col. Panagiotis Drakopoulos gives a speech after assuming command of Forward 131st Combat Group, Aktion’s Olympic and Para-Olympic Games. Operating Base Aktion, Greece. Training Wing Flight Simulator branch delivers ‘aircraft’ LX-N 00899 By David Nelson maintenance technicians from LW, the aircraft. With the FTD in place, by the exceptional out-the-window maintained a constant presence at the Component finally has a high- views offered by the visual system. In October, the latest addition to the manufacturing facility in Aachen- fidelity training platform for teaching 899 is a full flight deck simulator in all the NATO E-3A Component’s ‘fleet’ Eilendorf. Their mission was to be on enhanced aircraft systems theory respects and, in fact, the FTD includes quietly entered operational service. hand to provide real-time assistance and operation. That’s good news for several features and capabilities that and advice to CAE during assembly, flight engineers and maintenance the FFS does not: It is equipped with a Originally designed as a high- integration and testing of the various technicians. Furthermore, the fidelity fully operational navigator station that fidelity replacement for the retired FTD systems. The result is, according of the FTD is high enough to facilitate enables training for the entire flight Cockpit Procedures Trainer (CPT), to DGAC inspector, Captain Ehlscheid, the transfer of many FFS-flown deck crew. and a complimentary training device “The best FTD I’ve ever seen.” aircrew and maintenance technician partner for the Component’s Full Flight training events to the FTD. In turn, The back section of the FTD Simulator (FFS), 899 is a state-of-the- Of course, flying the aircraft is this allows crews to take advantage flight deck can be opened wide art Flight Training Device (FTD). always better in any pilot’s view. of the FFS’ motion system to practice enough to create a classroom-style Aside from being a day away from and maintain proficiency in normal environment or closed to replicate The FTD was manufactured by the office, certain environmental and abnormal aircraft handling skills. the E-3A flight deck. Perhaps the CAE Elektronik GmbH and qualified characteristics such as ambient light, defining feature of the FTD is its to strict European Aviation Safety noise and vibrations, and external and Along with its stable partner, the ability to display interactive aircraft Agency (EASA) Level II standards internal communications reinforce FFS, the FTD can now facilitate the systems schematics and stylized by the Direction générale de the synthetic nature of the simulator conduct of training on a more flexible instrumentation on any of the six l’aviation civile (DGAC); the French environment and detract from the schedule and at a cost significantly instructor operating station screens, civil aviation authority. EASA realism of the event. But perhaps more agreeable to our diminishing the centre channel of the visual qualification is a significant milestone the greatest psychological barrier budgets. Currently, the FFS is system, and two attached interactive for the Component. FTD Level II to full acceptance of simulation is contracted to provide 16 training whiteboards. The interactive systems qualification, as well as the existing the knowledge that, no matter what hours per working day, while the schematics allow for enhanced study FFS Level D qualification, are the happens in a simulator, crews have FTD is contracted for an additional and reinforcement of aircraft systems highest level of qualification possible a better than 99.9 percent chance of 12 hours. The combined operating theory and operation. standards achievable in Europe walking away unharmed at the end. and maintenance costs to the and serve as independent external Component for both devices The FTD was born from a decade confirmation that the Component In contrast, just as the simulator constitute a very small fraction of old vision to improve the CPT’s is now equipped with the very best has its limitations, so does the live the costs of operating an aircraft. capabilities. In the end, the FTD flight training devices available. environment. Of course, in the As a guideline, the 28 training hours project has transformed a pile of interests of flight safety, crews do not provided by both devices each day old aircraft and simulator parts into The FTD’s journey to Geilenkirchen purposely fly through severe weather costs just 10 percent of the cost of a fine new simulator. Comprised has been long and challenging but, or induce aircraft malfunctions to see the fuel consumed by a single aircraft of controls from a retired Boeing from the beginning, Training Wing what the effects might be. To undergo during an hour of a typical pilot 707 simulator, the flight engineer’s Flight Simulator branch (TWSFS) these conditions without injuring proficiency training sortie. panel from mishap aircraft 457 has strived to ensure delivery of the anyone or damaging aircraft, we use (kindly donated by LWAST), seats very best training device possible. To simulators. Thus, rather than serve So, what makes the FTD different and instruments from supply stocks, achieve that goal, the project required as aircraft replacements, modern from the FFS? First time visitors will software from the FFS, and the nose an unprecedented cooperative simulators should be thought more of quickly note the absence of a motion of an old Boeing 727, 899 is finally effort between CAE, NAPMA, NSPA, as ‘experience accelerators’, exposing system in the FTD. Nevertheless, the on the deck and the Component and various E-3A Component crews to hazardous environmental lack of a motion system does not is equipped and ready to take on sections. Over the past 20 months, conditions and permitting the conduct detract from the FTD’s capabilities all flight crew and maintenance Instructor Pilots and Flight Engineers of a much wider range of training and is soon forgotten once they take technician training needs for the from TWSFS, assisted by senior tasks than is ordinarily possible in in the perception of motion induced immediate future. 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BUY! SAVE! WIN! Over 160 BMW/MINI Stock/Demo Prices have been drastically reduced, Any promotion car bought and paid in cars are included in our promotion, giving you an opportunity to save sev- full between Friday, November 23 – as well as cars from our range of eral thousand dollars under USMSRP. Friday, January 18 will generate a Premium Pre-Owned vehicles. Most The extra savings can be calculated by lottery entry ticket. Our lottery will take of the special program models will be adding together the combined value place at 15:00 on Saturday January on display at our various PCS sales of the colored dots displayed in each 19th at our Ramstein showroom, where facilities in Germany and Italy. vehicle windshield (see below). the names of the 5 lucky winners of $3,000 will be drawn.*
FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE OFFERS ON ALL OUR $1,000 $750 $500 $250 PROMOTION CARS – DROP BY A PCS FACILITY, OR VISIT PENTAGONCARSALES.COM
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*Lottery participants need not be present at the Lottery Prize Draw on Sat January 19th. Organizer of these sweepstakes is the company Pentagon Car Sales GmbH. Those entitled to participate are all members of the US Armed Forces stationed in Europe, who are permitted to register motor vehicles conforming to US specs and free of V.A.T. under the terms of the NATO SOFA Agreement at a recognized registration point for US military members in Germany or Italy. Persons entitled to participate who purchase a “Buy-Save-Win” vehicle, participate in the lottery for five cash prizes of $3,000 each. The winner will be determined by drawing. Closing date: Fri January 18th, 2013. A list of “Buy-Save-Win” vehicles as well as Terms & Condition for participation are available in every salesroom of the organizer and also on the Internet page: www.pentagoncarsales.com/buy-save-win.