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I found this paperwork in some of my dad's things and while I can't scan in so you could read it I will just retype it here, I believe it's circa 1967.
CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE
To: Rebel Air Crews
From: CAF Flight Safety Office
Subject: General Instructions - WPAFB Demonstration
Pilots and crew members participating in WPAFB Demonstration will assume all responsibilities in a manner which will reflect the superior knowledge and extraordinary skill of the typical Rebel aviator. Your instructions are as follows.
1. Aircraft from Bomb Command and Fighter Command will rendezvous over Dallas at exactly 8540' on Friday May 19, 1967, at 08:00 to 14:00 + or - 1:72 hrs. (compass heading Rebel Field to Dallas 372* variable magnetic.)
2. Any aircraft with operational compass may serve as flight leader. (Charts published prior to 1936 are not considered reliable and should not be used.) Refueling stop will be Springfield, Mo. - compass heading 10* to 60* mag. aprox. Your route will take you over six states; Okla. is the green one, Missouri is brown, Ill. is yellow, Ind. is red and Ohio is the tan one on your TEXACO MAP. (Advise Headquarters of change of location of any major cities or rivers encountered enroute.) Care must be used at intersection of US 66 and US 40 east of St. Louis -- stay on US 40.
3. If you become surrounded by lostness, land at nearest airport-Do not ask where you are- ask directions to nearest mens room. Display confidence -- smile at everyone. Read your location on front of hanger and proceed to Dayton.
4. FAA Briefing: Be a few minutes late to all FAA briefings -- This will assure the Briefing Officer that you are no amateur and that you have attended many such sessions. Ask several elementary questions to be sure the Briefing Officer is competent. Make witty remarks throughout the meeting to leave no doubt in his mind that you are not merely a "hot-rock" but that you are a "smolderin' boulder - Senior Grade."
5. Have the CAF Briefing Officer carefully describe your aircraft to avoid takeoff in the wrong machine.
6. At takeoff time, approach the aircraft in a wreckless, devil-may-care manner as this makes a big impression on by-standers. Do not trip over the power cables as this doesn't make a big impression on by-standers. Ask the nearest small boy what type of aircraft this is ---- just to make sure.
7. Conduct your preflight in a rapid but deliberate manner. Check all fuel tanks to see that all the air has been removed therefrom. Be sure to kick vigorously at all the tires. When you come to a complicated part of the airplane, stare at it seriously for several seconds before going on. This creates a favorable impression on your crew chief and makes by-standers think you know what you are doing.
8. When you have finished the preflight, ask another by-stander what aircraft this is. Then proceed rapidly to your assigned aircraft and repeat steps 5 through 7.
9. To enter the aircraft, approach it from the left side and leap lightly onto the access ladder without looking.
10. Pick yourself up off the ground in a casual manner, locate an access ladder and climp the steps. (Note: Try to control the tense feeling in your stomach and above all, don't look down!) Enter the cockpit in any manner you choose. If at all possible, avoid going in head first.
11. Next, check stick and throttle positions. If the stick is in your left hand and the throttle is in your right hand, you are in the cockpit backwards. Don't panic! Smile at the crew chief, wave to the by-standers and slowly rotate your body 180*. Now rearrange all shiny, well used switches, levers and buttons in the cockpit in a pleasing and eye-catching manner. Don't bother the dull, corroded ones. Prepare to start the engine.
12. Upon starting the engine, advance the throttle smartly to military power and stand by for the crew chief's signal. When he begins waving to you do not wave back. Rapidly rearrange the switches, levers and buttons, until the right combination is found --- where-upon the crew chief will stop waving. (Note: In making magneto check, move ignition switch as rapidly as possible to obtain lowest drop in revs - and to prevent complete engine failure on inoperative magneto.
13. When signal is given to taxi, advance the throttle smoothly, hit the "highblower" switch and jump smoothly over the chocks. Retard the throttle to military power and try to avoid further use of highblower while taxiing as this irritates ground personnel.
14. When taxiing, an effort should be made to avoid collision with spectators as this causes damage to the propellor -- and creates an untidy condition on the ramp.
15. If, after turning out of your parking spot, you see a large gray wall, stop quickly, turn around and taxi back out of the hanger. You have commited a rather serious error.
16. After arriving in the general vicinity of the runway, immediatly begin calling the tower at frequent intervals in a loud, authoritive voice. Do not take negative for and answer. This will accelerate the launching process. If you are on a downwind runway, take off anyway. This will demonstrate your self confidence.
17. After leaving the ground, pull the nose up smartly, close your eyes and count to 10. If contact with the ground has not occured by that time continue the mission as briefed. (Note: You may open your eyes for the remainder of the flight, if you wish - however, this is optional.)
18. You may now relax and amaze yourself (and the spectators) with your uncommon ability to perform incredible feats of areial gymnastics. Note: All pilotes are directed to maintain a one to one ratio between take=offs and landings. Pilots found in violation of this directive will forfiet parachute privilidges.
Perpared By Your Friendly CAF Flying Safely Officer
Throckmorton T. Beauregard
Colonal, CAF
CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE
To: Rebel Air Crews
From: CAF Flight Safety Office
Subject: General Instructions - WPAFB Demonstration
Pilots and crew members participating in WPAFB Demonstration will assume all responsibilities in a manner which will reflect the superior knowledge and extraordinary skill of the typical Rebel aviator. Your instructions are as follows.
1. Aircraft from Bomb Command and Fighter Command will rendezvous over Dallas at exactly 8540' on Friday May 19, 1967, at 08:00 to 14:00 + or - 1:72 hrs. (compass heading Rebel Field to Dallas 372* variable magnetic.)
2. Any aircraft with operational compass may serve as flight leader. (Charts published prior to 1936 are not considered reliable and should not be used.) Refueling stop will be Springfield, Mo. - compass heading 10* to 60* mag. aprox. Your route will take you over six states; Okla. is the green one, Missouri is brown, Ill. is yellow, Ind. is red and Ohio is the tan one on your TEXACO MAP. (Advise Headquarters of change of location of any major cities or rivers encountered enroute.) Care must be used at intersection of US 66 and US 40 east of St. Louis -- stay on US 40.
3. If you become surrounded by lostness, land at nearest airport-Do not ask where you are- ask directions to nearest mens room. Display confidence -- smile at everyone. Read your location on front of hanger and proceed to Dayton.
4. FAA Briefing: Be a few minutes late to all FAA briefings -- This will assure the Briefing Officer that you are no amateur and that you have attended many such sessions. Ask several elementary questions to be sure the Briefing Officer is competent. Make witty remarks throughout the meeting to leave no doubt in his mind that you are not merely a "hot-rock" but that you are a "smolderin' boulder - Senior Grade."
5. Have the CAF Briefing Officer carefully describe your aircraft to avoid takeoff in the wrong machine.
6. At takeoff time, approach the aircraft in a wreckless, devil-may-care manner as this makes a big impression on by-standers. Do not trip over the power cables as this doesn't make a big impression on by-standers. Ask the nearest small boy what type of aircraft this is ---- just to make sure.
7. Conduct your preflight in a rapid but deliberate manner. Check all fuel tanks to see that all the air has been removed therefrom. Be sure to kick vigorously at all the tires. When you come to a complicated part of the airplane, stare at it seriously for several seconds before going on. This creates a favorable impression on your crew chief and makes by-standers think you know what you are doing.
8. When you have finished the preflight, ask another by-stander what aircraft this is. Then proceed rapidly to your assigned aircraft and repeat steps 5 through 7.
9. To enter the aircraft, approach it from the left side and leap lightly onto the access ladder without looking.
10. Pick yourself up off the ground in a casual manner, locate an access ladder and climp the steps. (Note: Try to control the tense feeling in your stomach and above all, don't look down!) Enter the cockpit in any manner you choose. If at all possible, avoid going in head first.
11. Next, check stick and throttle positions. If the stick is in your left hand and the throttle is in your right hand, you are in the cockpit backwards. Don't panic! Smile at the crew chief, wave to the by-standers and slowly rotate your body 180*. Now rearrange all shiny, well used switches, levers and buttons in the cockpit in a pleasing and eye-catching manner. Don't bother the dull, corroded ones. Prepare to start the engine.
12. Upon starting the engine, advance the throttle smartly to military power and stand by for the crew chief's signal. When he begins waving to you do not wave back. Rapidly rearrange the switches, levers and buttons, until the right combination is found --- where-upon the crew chief will stop waving. (Note: In making magneto check, move ignition switch as rapidly as possible to obtain lowest drop in revs - and to prevent complete engine failure on inoperative magneto.
13. When signal is given to taxi, advance the throttle smoothly, hit the "highblower" switch and jump smoothly over the chocks. Retard the throttle to military power and try to avoid further use of highblower while taxiing as this irritates ground personnel.
14. When taxiing, an effort should be made to avoid collision with spectators as this causes damage to the propellor -- and creates an untidy condition on the ramp.
15. If, after turning out of your parking spot, you see a large gray wall, stop quickly, turn around and taxi back out of the hanger. You have commited a rather serious error.
16. After arriving in the general vicinity of the runway, immediatly begin calling the tower at frequent intervals in a loud, authoritive voice. Do not take negative for and answer. This will accelerate the launching process. If you are on a downwind runway, take off anyway. This will demonstrate your self confidence.
17. After leaving the ground, pull the nose up smartly, close your eyes and count to 10. If contact with the ground has not occured by that time continue the mission as briefed. (Note: You may open your eyes for the remainder of the flight, if you wish - however, this is optional.)
18. You may now relax and amaze yourself (and the spectators) with your uncommon ability to perform incredible feats of areial gymnastics. Note: All pilotes are directed to maintain a one to one ratio between take=offs and landings. Pilots found in violation of this directive will forfiet parachute privilidges.
Perpared By Your Friendly CAF Flying Safely Officer
Throckmorton T. Beauregard
Colonal, CAF
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