CAP volunteer?

"Roger Long" wrote in message
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I should mention that CAP has the best abuse training I have seen, way
better than what I took for Boy Scouts or school volunteer.

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Roger Long

So what kind of training do they give, on how to abuse children? g
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Jim in NC


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CAP has cadet only squadrons and ones with both cadet and senior members
as well as senior only squadrons.

Cadet's may take flight training for PP while seniors may only go for
additional ratings. CAP offers cadets very good rates for the aircraft
and as you said the CFI can not charge for his time. A 172 here is $50.00
wet a 182 is $55.00 not a bad price.

You only need to take on as much as you wish. However, CAP primary
mission is search and rescue. As an Aux. of the USAF there are the typical
military rules and regulations to be followed. I work with our Group HQ
in managing the Cadet Orientation Flights for a third of the state (PA).
Each cadet get 10 flights, 5- 1 hr powered and 5 glider. This really get
them interested in flight training and some have followed through and
became pilots and went on to be USAF pilots.

So if interested contact your local units and find one that has aircraft
(not all do) and check them out

Ron Gardner

"Robert M. Gary" wrote:

Has anyone on this list working with CAP. I'm a CFI and would be
willing to donate some instruction if they were interested and if it
were helpful. Is CAP interested in civilian CFIs or just those with a
military background? What does it mean that some CAP orgs are "Cadet"
and some are "composite"? As a CFI would I need to commit to a large
chunk of time as a CFI or just a couple hours a weekend? There doesn't
seem to be much info on the web, they seem to just point you to the
local groups.

-Robert

"Trent Moorehead" wrote in message ...
My neighbors were afraid I was being shipped off to Iraq!

You never know, you just might be!
-Robert

"Atlas" wrote in message ...

As a CFI, you would probably be very helpful to CAP because at least in my
old squadron it was hard to find a CFI who could help out. You can't charge
any money for instruction in CAP.

That's one of the things that appeals to me about this. I like working
with young people and I know it can be expensive to learn to fly
(although I'm still amazed at the number of kids in this town that
drive new Corvettes and the like). At the two FBOs that I'm associated
with, I'm afraid not to charge the same CFI rate as everyone else
since I don't want to be seen as competing with guys who actually do
this for a living (in fact, in at least one case I suspect the FBO
would not allow me to use the planes w/o charging the same as the
other CFIs).

-Robert

I was told also (please consult your tax advisor) that payments
for flight training while involved with CAP in order to fly
for CAP is tax deductible.
This was while I was in Scottsdale, AZ (I'm not now) from one
of the CAP Squadron Commanders (or whatever they are called).
It's been about 7 years, though.

Just a thought . . .

What is the general commitment requirements after joing CAP?
How many times a week and for how long
would one need to commit to.

I think this sounds really great, and would like
to learn a bit more about the requirements.

Thanks!

What is the general commitment requirements after joing CAP?
How many times a week and for how long
would one need to commit to.

Well, our squadron meets weekly, for about 2.5 hours. There are encampments
and other training, too.

You can put in as little (or as much) time as you have available.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"
"Gary G" wrote in message
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I think this sounds really great, and would like
to learn a bit more about the requirements.

Thanks!

Another question about CAPS. Are their any maintinance jobs in CAPS. I got a
package from them ..it had accountants listed but no A&P's etc. , just
didn't make alot of sense to me! Wish I could get some sport pilot training
through them. With my limited funds it would be great to trade my time for
some flight lessons!!! If they give them to old codgers like me! HAHAHA

Patrick

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:2lc9d.198258$MQ5.73279@attbi_s52...
What is the general commitment requirements after joing CAP?
How many times a week and for how long
would one need to commit to.

Well, our squadron meets weekly, for about 2.5 hours. There are
encampments
and other training, too.

You can put in as little (or as much) time as you have available.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"
"Gary G" wrote in message
...

I think this sounds really great, and would like
to learn a bit more about the requirements.

Thanks!

Another question about CAPS. Are their any maintinance jobs in CAPS. I got
a
package from them ..it had accountants listed but no A&P's etc. , just
didn't make alot of sense to me! Wish I could get some sport pilot
training
through them. With my limited funds it would be great to trade my time for
some flight lessons!!! If they give them to old codgers like me! HAHAHA

Patrick, you've got to actually talk to a wing commander, rather than
relying on CAP's printed promotional materials.

One thing I've found is that CAP is WAY more involved than their brochures
let on. I'd be willing to bet that someone, somewhere, in CAP, will give
their eye teeth to have an A&P join. (I'm fairly certain you are
commissioned an officer right away, if you're an A&P)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Well Jay I didn't know you were in CAP. Some day I hope to get out your way and
meet you.

Ron

Jay Honeck wrote:

What is the general commitment requirements after joing CAP?
How many times a week and for how long
would one need to commit to.

Well, our squadron meets weekly, for about 2.5 hours. There are encampments
and other training, too.

You can put in as little (or as much) time as you have available.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"
"Gary G" wrote in message
...

I think this sounds really great, and would like
to learn a bit more about the requirements.

Thanks!