civil air patrol cadet glider program

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Cadet Glider Program Cadet Glider Program

Briefing #1 for NCSA

February 13, 2010

Bob Semans

Northern NV Wing CAP Glider Program Mgr.

My objective today… My objective today…

Identify pilots who have an interest in:

– Supporting a CAP glider program at Byron

My objective today… My objective today…

Identify pilots who have an interest in:

– Supporting a CAP glider operation at Byron

– Joining CAP and qualifying as a Cadet Orientation Flight Glider Pilot

NCSA - Briefing #2 TopicsNCSA - Briefing #2 Topics

• CAP Glider Program – History, status & current challenges

• How to join and get involved– Membership, training & qualification– Regulations

• Cadet Glider Orientation Flights

What What isis the Civil Air Patrol? the Civil Air Patrol?

• US Air Force Auxiliary– Funded by the Air Force– Supplemented by State Grants

• Nationally Chartered Corporation – Non-Profit– Tax Exempt

CAP MissionsCAP Missions

• Emergency Services

• Aerospace Education

• Cadet Programs

CAP Geographic OrganizationCAP Geographic Organization

The Program in Nevada WingThe Program in Nevada Wing

• Glider operations based at:– Minden - serving 6 NV cadet squadrons

• Blanik L-23 & ASK 21• 8 active O ride pilots & 6 tow pilots

– Jean (Las Vegas) - serving 5 NV cadet squadrons

• Blanik L-23 • 2 active O ride pilots & 2 tow pilots

Minden CAP Glider OperationsMinden CAP Glider Operations

California Wing Glider ProgramCalifornia Wing Glider Program

Northern California WingNorthern California Wing Cadet Squadrons Cadet Squadrons

• Group 5 – NorCal– Placerville, Jackson, Auburn, McClellan,

Beale AFB, Travis AFB, Oroville, Lathrop, Marin

• Group 2 – Bay Area– Concord, Hayward, San Carlos, Palo Alto,

San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Cruz

Why might a glider pilot be interested? Why might a glider pilot be interested?

• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring



• Increase glider activity & awareness



• Increased glider activity & awareness

• “Psychic income”





• Air Force pays for cadet orientation flights






• Flying and other expenses – deductible






• Flying and other expenses – deductibility

• CAP Gliders available for use at low rate






• Flying and other expenses – deductible

• CAP Gliders available for use at low rate

• Air Force paid “Flying Opportunity”

Why might the club want to Why might the club want to support the program?support the program?


• Possible revenue source from O rides



• Member recruiting




• Tow Pilot recruiting from CAP members





• Stronger glider presence at Byron A/P






• Focus on youth in soaring






• Youth in soaring opportunity

• ? Scholarship fund tax incentive for Directed Donations

What next for those Interested?What next for those Interested?

• Leave your contact information on my clip board

• Attend Briefing #2

NCSA - Briefing #2 TopicsNCSA - Briefing #2 Topics

• CAP Glider Program – History, status & current challenges

• How to join and get involved– Membership, training & qualification– Regulations

• Cadet Glider Orientation Flights

Bob Semans

NV 775-267-4157 CA 650-358-8898

Douglas County Composite Squadron NV-067

Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV)

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