Can a Beech Bonanza with a throw-over yoke be accepted as a facility? Is it considered to have dual or single flight controls? Is there any restriction on its use as a facility? When in doubt, take a ...
First one joins the Coast Guard Auxiliary and becomes a Basically Qualified (BQ) member. This involves getting some education about the Auxiliary, its structure and organization. As the Auxiliary pre...
Auxiliarists may fly the Auxiliary Ensign on any currently inspected facility that displays a current facility decal, including vessel, aircraft, or radio facilities, in accordance with Chapter 3 of t...
Even though a PWC or jet ski is classified as a Class A boat (16 ft or under) for navigation lighting purposes, most states do not allow PWC operations at night and so manufacturers do not normally in...
Are AUX restricted from serving as Coxswains in surf zones or from serving as boat crew members on USCG Motor Lifeboats engaged in surf ops within a surf zone? The exact wording in the AUX Ops Manual ...
Pilots may offer their airplanes for use as Coast Guard Auxiliary operational facilities. Planes are inspected to verify that they meet requirements and that all paperwork is in order. A marine radio ...
The Ops Policy Manual authorizes use of the public safety vessel ID light for Aux vessel facilities. Though no specific type (rotating or strobe) is designated, as long as a strobe light meets the Nav...
Checking on the Office of Boating Safety website, specifically http://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/life-jacket-wear-wearing-your-life-jacket.php, it states: Coast Guard Approved Inflatable lif...
An Auxiliary facility under orders and on Patrol observes a boat speeding in a Slow or No Wake Zone. Have we got the authority to speed up, and chase him down to tell him he is in violation? Do we hav...
The Operations Policy Manual states in Chapter 3, Sect A.7. Auxiliary Leader Flags Only inspected and approved surface facilities and non-operational facilities may fly elected or appointed leader pe...