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"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
oups.com...
I'm still pretty new in CAP. One thing I've realized is that it takes
at least a year or two before you can actually fly missions. There are
lots and lots and lots of training courses and certifications you much
receive first.
I've also noticed that we have a Coast Guard Auxiliary in town
(Sacramento) with an active aviation unit. What is the difference to a
pilot (in terms of training, missions, aircraft) between CG and AF aux?

BTW: I heard rumor that CG aux get full BX priv's while CAP only get
uniform BX privs.

-Robert, CFI
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Robert,

Where are you a CAP member? A CAPF 5 checkride takes no time at all. With
your CFI you could breeze the CAPF 91 Mission Pilot checkride.....if you
have been told that it takes a year, someone has misrepresented the program.

Several friends of mine are Coast Guard Aux members. Down here on the Gulf
of Mexico, we work closely together. We have a Super-Wal-Mart in town

Semper vi,

Stephen
Baldwin County Composite Squadron
ALWG