What is a composite squadron in Civil Air Patrol?
A squadron comprised of both senior and cadet members conducting both the senior program and cadet program. – Ref. CAPR 20-1 Organization of Civil Air Patrol.
What is Civil Air Patrol cadet program?
The mission of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program is to transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders. The Cadets at School program brings the benefits of CAP’s character education, fitness, leadership, and aerospace curriculum into middle and high schools as a weekly after-school program.
What is the largest Civil Air Patrol squadron?
Nighthawk
Nighthawk is a Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron (consisting of both cadet members and senior members), located one mile West of Denton, Texas and is the largest CAP Composite Squadron in Texas. Nighthawk meets at the Denton Enterprise Airport….
How many Civil Air Patrol wings are there?
52 wings
CAP is made up of eight geographic regions consisting of 52 wings (the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia). It is a strategic partner of the Air Force, serving as a member of its Total Force.
How old do you have to be to be in the Civil Air Patrol?
at least 12 years old
Cadet FAQ. How old do I have to be to join? Youth members must be at least 12 years old and not yet 19 years old. Special school squadrons accept cadets under the age of 12 as long as they are in the sixth grade.
Can you fly for free in Civil Air Patrol?
Every CAP cadet under age 18 is eligible for five flights in a powered aircraft (usually a single-engine Cessna), five flights in a glider aircraft, and an unlimited number of backseat flights when conditions allow. Orientation flights are always free to cadets.
Can a private pilot join the Civil Air Patrol?
Although it is not the main mission for CAP to teach cadets to fly, cadets can obtain their private pilot’s license through CAP instruction. Below is a compilation of information from CAP Pilots Maj Cathy Plasschaert, Maj Jim Zurales and other CAP materials.