Welcome to the DOV page
This page provides resources for new and existing aircrew alike.
Group 2 currently has two C182T Nav III G1000s: N445CP in PAO, and N183CP in OAK. One C182R (N6183E) in LVK that is also a glider tow plane. A C182S Nav III G1000 NXi at LVK. Finally, one CU206G (7304N) in RHV.
- C182T flight and group 2 airports guide: Group 2 C182T and airports guide
- C182T takeoff and landing (TOLD) chart: C182T TOLD CHART
- A C206U training manual (unofficial – use as advisory only): download link
- A 1981 C206U POH (for a different serial number airplane): download link
- A 2007 C172S POH (for a different serial number airplane): download link
- A C182T Nav3 POH (for a different serial number airplane): download link
- A highlighted copy of the first version of 70-1 (December 2017) showing changes compared to 60-1: 70-1_changes
- NHQ DOV page to find latest regulations, mostly 70-1 and 52-7 for orientation pilots, as well as flying-related forms: link
- Find NHQ-approved checklists for our aircraft: link
- Find an instructor or check pilot: link
Past presentations
- Post maintenance test flight (June 2018): Post maintenance test flight
- FAASTeam emergency procedures training (March 2018): emergency procedures
- Updates of 70-1 compared to 60-1 (December 2017): 70-1 important changes
- Airworthiness and inoperative equipment: inop equipment
- Class B airspace presentation: Class B safety presentation
- Group 2 2019 safety down day
Training material
- An overview of an annual CAP pilot checkout (form 5) from mid-2017: Form 5 Preparation
- G1000:
- CAP G1000 training slides: Intro, VFR1, VFR2, IFR1, IFR2, instructor
- Training slides from Garmin: download link
- Flash-based training courses: module1 (VFR), module2 (IFR), module3 (GPS)
- Cockpit reference guide: download link
- Garmin’s G1000 PC trainer (version 9.03 – may be out of date): link
- G1000 NXi: Cockpit reference guide, pilot’s guide, airplane flight manual supplement, supplemental maintenance manual
- GTN 625/650:
- Training slides: link
- Pilot’s guide: download link
- Cockpit reference manual: download link
- Simulator: link
- iPad version: link
- GTX 335/345 ADS-B transponder: download link
- Supplemental flight manual: download link
- High performance airplanes checkout: download link
- Transition to complex airplanes (includes useful information for high performance airplanes): download link
- An introduction to constant-speed propellers: link
- Introductory guide to the CAP radios found in our newer aircraft (TDFM-136): download link
- A flash-based introduction: link
- NPX-138 in older aircraft: download link
- GX-55 GPS simulator: link
- Safeflight angle of attack (AOA) indicator: Manual
News and updates
Avionics proficiency
We now have a variety of avionics in the group ranging from G430, G500, G650, G1000, G1000 NXi, and of course the GX55s. Please don’t underestimate the learning curve for equipment you haven’t flown before or are otherwise not proficient in. When you first fly a new unit, practice with a simulator or seek online … Continue reading “Avionics proficiency”
CAP424 (N324CP) ready to fly
Our Cessna 172S is here! Please take note of the following: 1). It has an angle of attack indicator, manufacture by safelight. I encourage you to read the operation manual and watch online videos in Youtube of it’s operation in practice. The manual is: http://www.safeflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SCc-AoA-System-Installation-User-Manual-56201-1_revE.pdf The short version: It doesn’t replace any procedures in the POH … Continue reading “CAP424 (N324CP) ready to fly”
CAP401 (N94800) ready to fly
CAP 401 is ready to fly and located at LVK. We have spent a lot of time getting it ready to fly so please FLY/FLY/FLY!! Pilots should take note of the following: It is a 1978 182Q. It has an overhauled engine and newer paint and interior. The avionics have been upgraded with a Garmin … Continue reading “CAP401 (N94800) ready to fly”
N7304N is back
The 206 is back at RHV after the avionics upgrade, 100-hour, and repairs. It is full mission capable, but it is not eligible for flying cadets during the first ten hours, due to major engine work. This limitation will expire at tach 9464.8. There is a new Garmin IFR-capable GPS installed, model GTN 625, and an ADS-B … Continue reading “N7304N is back”
N6183E is back! N948CP for maintenance
N6183E (CAP 483) is back after major engine work. Please observe operating limitations during the break-in period. Also, N948CP (CAP 448) left for a 100-hour inspection.
N7304N getting updated
N7304N, our CU206G, left for maintenance to receive an avionics upgrade with a GTN 625 and GTX-345 for ADS-B in and out.