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Civil Air Patrol Cadet Glider Program

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Glider Program. Briefing #1 for NCSA February 13, 2010 Bob Semans Northern NV Wing CAP Glider Program Mgr. My objective today…. Identify pilots who have an interest in: Supporting a CAP glider program at Byron. My objective today….

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Civil Air Patrol Cadet Glider Program

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  1. Civil Air Patrol Cadet Glider Program Briefing #1 for NCSA February 13, 2010 Bob Semans Northern NV Wing CAP Glider Program Mgr.

  2. My objective today… Identify pilots who have an interest in: • Supporting a CAP glider program at Byron

  3. 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

  4. NCSA - Briefing #2 Topics • CAP Glider Program • History, status & current challenges • How to join and get involved • Membership, training & qualification • Regulations • Cadet Glider Orientation Flights

  5. What is the Civil Air Patrol? • US Air Force Auxiliary • Funded by the Air Force • Supplemented by State Grants • Nationally Chartered Corporation • Non-Profit • Tax Exempt

  6. CAP Missions • Emergency Services • Aerospace Education • Cadet Programs

  7. CAP Geographic Organization

  8. The 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

  9. Minden CAP Glider Operations

  10. California Wing Glider Program

  11. Northern California Wing 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

  12. Why might a glider pilot be interested? • Introduce youth to aviation & soaring

  13. Why might a glider pilot be interested? • Introduce youth to aviation & soaring • Increase glider activity & awareness

  14. Why might a glider pilot be interested? • Introduce youth to aviation & soaring • Increased glider activity & awareness • “Psychic income”

  15. Why might a glider pilot be interested? • Introduce youth to aviation & soaring • Increased glider activity & awareness • “Psychic income” • Air Force pays for cadet orientation flights

  16. Why might a glider pilot be interested? • Introduce youth to aviation & soaring • Increased glider activity & awareness • “Psychic income” • Air Force pays for cadet orientation flights • Flying and other expenses – deductible

  17. Why might a glider pilot be interested? • Introduce youth to aviation & soaring • Increased glider activity & awareness • “Psychic income” • Air Force pays for cadet orientation flights • Flying and other expenses – deductibility • CAP Gliders available for use at low rate

  18. Why might a glider pilot be interested? • Introduce youth to aviation & soaring • Increased glider activity & awareness • “Psychic income” • Air Force pays for cadet orientation flights • Flying and other expenses – deductible • CAP Gliders available for use at low rate • Air Force paid “Flying Opportunity”

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

  20. Why might the club want to support the program? • Possible revenue source from O rides

  21. Why might the club want to support the program? • Possible revenue source from O rides • Member recruiting

  22. Why might the club want to support the program? • Possible revenue source from O rides • Member recruiting • Tow Pilot recruiting from CAP members

  23. Why might the club want to support the program? • Possible revenue source from O rides • Member recruiting • Tow Pilot recruiting from CAP members • Stronger glider presence at Byron A/P

  24. Why might the club want to 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

  25. Why might the club want to support the program? • Possible revenue source from O rides • Member recruiting • Tow Pilot recruiting from CAP members • Stronger glider presence at Byron A/P • Youth in soaring opportunity • ? Scholarship fund tax incentive for Directed Donations

  26. What next for those Interested? • Leave your contact information on my clip board • Attend Briefing #2

  27. NCSA - Briefing #2 Topics • CAP Glider Program • History, status & current challenges • How to join and get involved • Membership, training & qualification • Regulations • Cadet Glider Orientation Flights

  28. Bob Semans NV 775-267-4157 CA 650-358-8898 Douglas County Composite Squadron NV-067 Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV)

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