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

Civil Air PatrolCivil Air Patrol

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

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

• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring

• Increase glider activity & awareness

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

• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring

• Increased glider activity & awareness

• “Psychic income”

Why might a glider pilot be interested? 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

Why might a glider pilot be interested? 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

Why might a glider pilot be interested? 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

Why might a glider pilot be interested? 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”

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

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

• Possible revenue source from O rides

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

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

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

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

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

• 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)