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Young Cadets Soar Over Northwest Houston

On Saturday, August 13th, Civil Air Patrol cadets ranging in age from 12 to 18 had the opportunity to fly a Cessna 172 over northwest Houston and surrounding areas as part of their cadet training program. The Orientation flight (or “O-flight”) is designed to provide cadets with hands-on experience with the fundamentals of flight, plane engineering and aviation safety. This experience complements the classroom and practical instruction they receive as a cadet in Civil Air Patrol.
For those not familiar, Civil Air Patrol was established in World War II as the official civilian auxiliary to the United States Air Force. The non-profit organization is focused on three primary missions: Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, …show more content…

The Aerospace Education program is designed to train internal CAP members as well as the general public. But perhaps the lesser known gem of Civil Air Patrol is the cadet program that offers young people, ages 12-21 a 16-step program that includes aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership. There’s coursework, classes, practical exercises, and teambuilding – and yes, there is flying.
Civil Air Patrol survey data has shown that the number one reason youth become cadets in Civil Air Patrol is an interest in flying. Upon joining and becoming an active member of the Civil Air Patrol program, cadets are entitled to five instructor-led flights in a powered aircraft (usually a single engine Cessna), five flights in a glider plane and an unlimited number of backseat flights. CAP Senior Member pilots have all of the qualifications required for the FAA pilot’s license, but must meet additional requirements set forth by Civil Air Patrol to be eligible to lead an Orientation

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