Thanks for the kind words about CAP. Typically the CAP records about
100 "saves" per year. Of course, many of the "finds" do not result in
saves--but are very important to the families involved. Yes, as a
mission pilot who has conducted many searches I can assure you that
the ELT does make a big difference if it is functioning--especially in
the mountains.

As an active glider pilot I must also remind all that while the CAP is
best known for its search and rescue mission, a major part of CAP
activities revolve around youth activities. CAP has increased its
glider related activities in the past few years, and is now active in
most of the states. We give thousands of glider orientation rides
annually to young people who otherwise would probably never have the
opportunity to experience the joys of soaring. Working directly with
the SSA CAP hopes to increase the public aerospace education, and
hopefully increase the nimber of both power and glider pilots in the
US.

Please consider volunteering to assist CAP in these activities.

Skip Guimond