Pilot Qualification Requirements
Note - All personnel seeking to qualify or re-qualify as CAP
pilots should also consult CAPR
60-1 and Virginia Wing's Supplement
1 to CAPR 60-1. Together, these two documents provide the definitive
detailed guidance on CAP pilot qualification requirements, and together should be
regarded as the final authority. Under the Virginia Wing's Paperless
Wing pages, you will find Instructor Pilots and Check Pilots listed under
Operations.
What do I need to be a CAP Solo Airplane Pilot?
(CADETS ONLY)
REQUIREMENT |
ISSUING AUTHORITY |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 16 |
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Have a Valid Student Pilot's Certificate |
FAA |
Have a current Class III Medical |
FAA |
Have a logbook solo endorsement in
appropriate aircraft |
FAA-authorized CFI |
Have a CAP solo endorsement |
CAP Instructor Pilot |
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What do I need to be a CAP Solo Glider Pilot?
REQUIREMENT |
ISSUING AUTHORITY |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 14 |
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Have a Valid Student Pilot's Certificate |
FAA |
Have a logbook solo endorsement in
appropriate glider |
FAA-authorized CFI |
Have a CAP solo endorsement |
CAP Instructor Pilot |
Have logged 30 dual instruction training
flights |
CAP Instructor Pilot |
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What do I need to be a CAP Airplane Pilot?
REQUIREMENT |
ISSUING AUTHORITY |
NOTES |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 17 |
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Over 18 to carry passengers |
Have a Pilot's Certificate |
FAA |
PPL, CPL or ATP |
Have a current Class III Medical |
FAA |
Class I or II also ok |
Have a valid BFR |
FAA |
Within past 24 months |
Pass CAPF5 written test |
Consult CAPR
60-1 before taking the test |
Within past 12 months |
Complete Aircraft Questionnaire |
See CAPR
60-1 Attachment 3 |
Within past 12 months |
Complete form CAPF5 |
CAP |
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Complete VA Wing Form 6 |
Virginia
Wing |
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Complete CAPF5 check ride |
Virginia Wing check pilot |
Within past 12 months |
Bring your completed VA Form 6, CAPF5, aircraft
questionnaire, and completed aircraft test paper, together with license, BFR,
and
medical for presentation to the check pilot at the time you take your check ride.
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What do I need to be a CAP Glider Pilot?
REQUIREMENT |
ISSUING AUTHORITY |
NOTES |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 16 |
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Have a Pilot's Certificate |
FAA |
PPL, CPL or ATP |
Have a valid BFR |
FAA |
Within past 24 months |
Pass CAPF5 written test |
Consult CAPR
60-1 before taking the test |
Within past 12 months |
Complete Glider Questionnaire |
See CAPR
60-1 Attachment 4 |
Within past 12 months |
Complete Form CAPF5G |
CAP |
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Complete VA Wing Form 6 |
Virginia
Wing |
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Complete CAPF5 check ride |
Virginia Wing check pilot |
Within past 12 months |
Bring your completed VA Form 6, CAPF5, aircraft
questionnaire, license, BFR, and completed aircraft test paper for presentation to the check pilot at the time you take your
check ride.
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What do I need to be a Pilot
for Cadet/AFROTC Powered Orientation Flights?
REQUIREMENT |
NOTES |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 21 |
18-20 with valid CFI certificate |
Have 200 hrs PIC in category & class |
300 hours for AFROTC |
Be a CAP Airplane Pilot |
See CAP Airplane Pilot requirements above |
Demonstrate knowledge of orientation flight
program to a CAP check pilot |
Check pilot must annotate Form 5 for
orientation flights |
Complete and submit VA
Wing Form 7 to Wing Headquarters |
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Be appointed Orientation Pilot by Wing
Commander |
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What do I need to be a Pilot
for Cadet/AFROTC Glider Orientation Flights?
REQUIREMENT |
NOTES |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 21 |
18-20 with valid CFIG certificate |
Have either a) 50 hrs PIC in gliders or b) 100
flights in gliders or c) 50 flights in gliders in past 12 months |
Current CFIG status also acceptable |
Be a CAP Glider Pilot |
See CAP Glider Pilot requirements above |
Demonstrate knowledge of orientation flight
program to a CAP check pilot |
Check pilot must annotate Form 5 for
orientation-flights |
Complete and submit VA
Wing Form 7 to Wing Headquarters |
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Be appointed Glider Orientation Pilot by Wing
Commander |
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What do I need to be a SAR/DR Mission Pilot?
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REQUIREMENT |
NOTES |
1 |
Be an active CAP Member |
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2 |
Be at least 18 |
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3 |
Be a CAP Airplane Pilot |
See CAP Airplane Pilot requirements above |
4 |
Have 175 hours logged as PIC |
Must include 50 hours cross-country |
5 |
Have a valid general ES
101 card |
Issued upon completion of general Emergency
Services training at the squadron level |
6 |
Be a qualified Mission Scanner |
See 101T-MS
requirements |
7 |
Apply for a CAPF 101T-MP
card |
Will be issued upon completion of
Requirements 1-6. |
8 |
Complete Familiarization and Preparatory
Training |
See
101T-MP
requirements |
9 |
Complete Advanced Training |
See 101T-MP
requirements. Includes Form 91 Mission Pilot Checkout |
10 |
Participate in two exercises as a SAR/DR
Mission Pilot Trainee |
Required under 101T-MP |
11 |
Be appointed SAR/DR pilot |
Signature of Wing Commander on 101T-MP |
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What do I need to be a Transport Mission Pilot?
Note: SAR/DR mission pilots automatically
qualify as Transport Mission Pilots
Note: Transport Mission Pilots may fly
"High Bird" communications sorties
in addition to ferrying CAP ES
personnel, parts, equipment, or aircraft
REQUIREMENT |
NOTES |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 18 |
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Have a valid general ES
101 card |
Issued upon completion of general Emergency
Services training at the squadron level |
Be a CAP Airplane Pilot |
See CAP Airplane Pilot requirements above |
Have 100 hours logged as PIC |
Must include 50 hours PIC cross-country |
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What do I need to be an Airplane Instructor Pilot?
REQUIREMENT |
NOTES |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 18 |
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Be an FAA-certified CFI |
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Be a CAP Airplane Pilot qualified in the
aircraft type |
See CAP Airplane Pilot requirements above |
Be designated in writing as an instructor pilot by
Wing Commander |
Alternatively, by current Executive Director,
Region Commander, or their designee |
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What do I need to be a Glider Instructor Pilot?
REQUIREMENT |
NOTES |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 18 |
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Have a current Commercial or ATP certificate from
FAA |
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Be an FAA-certified CFI in gliders |
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Be a current CAP Glider Pilot |
See CAP Glider Pilot requirements above |
Be designated in writing as an instructor pilot by
Wing Commander |
Alternatively, by current Executive Director,
Region Commander, or their designee |
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What do I need to be a Glider Check Pilot?
REQUIREMENT |
NOTES |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 18 |
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Have a current Commercial or ATP certificate from
FAA |
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Be an FAA-certified CFI in gliders |
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Be a current CAP Glider Pilot |
See CAP Glider Pilot requirements above |
Have at least three months' experience as a
CAP Glider Pilot |
See Virginia
Wing Supplement 1 to CAPR 60-1 |
Have logged at least 50 hours as CFI |
See Virginia
Wing Supplement 1 to CAPR 60-1 |
Must demonstrate knowledge of CAPR
60-1, VA Wing's Supplement
1 to
CAPR 60-1, and the FAA Practical Test Standards |
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Complete the National Check Pilot
Standardization Course (NCPSC) |
Prior to appointment; every 4 years
thereafter |
Be designated in writing as a check pilot by
Wing Commander |
Alternatively, by current Executive Director,
Region Commander, or their designee |
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What do I need to be a Glider Towplane Pilot?
REQUIREMENT |
NOTES |
Be an active CAP Member |
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Be at least 18 |
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Be a CAP Airplane Pilot qualified in the
aircraft type |
See CAP Airplane Pilot requirements above |
Have logged at least 100 hours in the tow
plane's category, class, and type |
FAR 61.69 |
Have logbook endorsement from a CFI(G)
that you have received ground and flight instruction in gliders in
the areas specified in 61.69(a)(3)(i-iv). |
FAR 61.69 |
Have logbook endorsement from an
accompanying pilot already qualified under (61.69(a)(4)
that you have accomplished three actual
or simulated glider tows aloft. |
FAR 61.69 |
Meets the currency requirements of
61.69(a)(6) within the last 12 months (three actual or simulated tows
accompanied by a towplane pilot qualified under this section OR three
flights as the PIC of a glider while under tow.) |
FAR 61.69 |
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What do I need to get a CAP Flight Release?
DOCUMENT ON FILE IN HARD COPY |
ISSUING AUTHORITY |
Pilot's Certificate |
FAA |
Current Medical |
FAA |
Current Biennial Flight Review |
FAA |
CAP Form 5 |
CAP |
CAP Form 5 Examination paper or certificate |
CAP |
Completed aircraft questionnaire in type of
aircraft to be released |
CAP |
Signed Statement of Understanding |
CAP |
Copy of CAP Membership Card |
CAP |
Radio Operator Authorization Number |
CAP |
Copy of VA Form 6 signed by CFI |
CAP Virginia Wing |
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