Washington Wing Flight Academy 2009, Desert Eagle VI

Now is the time to add the Flight Academy 2009 to your summer calendar.  The encampment will be held at the CAP ESTA facility at Ephrata, Washington from 22 July through 2 August 2009.

The Flight Academy registration process will be handled through the Washington Wing web site. All of the necessary forms and documents will be available on the registration web page. Watch for the announcement that registrations are being accepted.

The Academy fees for glider and powered students will be announced in early 2009.  The fees will cover all expenses; flight and ground training, books, pilot logbook, wings, food and lodging. A $200 refundable deposit will be required from students.
The fee for cadet and senior staff will be announced in early 2009.
Airplane students will receive approximately 10 hours of flight training and may be charged for any extra flight time.  Glider students will receive approximately 10 ground tows and 10 aero tows.

Application Requirements:  Glider Students
   14 years old by 27 July 2009
   Completed the second achievement of the Cadet Program
   Completed a Class A Encampment
   Weight between 100 and 180 pounds
   have a FAA Student Pilot’s Certificate (FAA medical is NOT required)
   submit Wa Wing forms 23 and 24 filled in completely including all entries on the medical form 24
   submit an essay describing why you want to attend the Flight Academy and outlining you goals in
          aviation.
   
Application Requirements:  Airplane Students
   16 years old by 27 July 2009
   Completed the fourth achievement of the Cadet Program
   Completed a Class A Encampment
   Not taking medication and have a FAA Medical Certificate and Student Pilot’s Certificate
   Proof of US citizenship or have papers showing you are registered with the TSA to allow flight training.
  Submit Wa Wing forms 23 and 24 filled in completely including all entries on the medical form 24
  Submit an essay describing why you want to attend the Flight Academy and outlining you goals in aviation.

Partial scholarships may be available. The scholarship amount would depend on need and the number of scholarship applications.  Primary criteria for a scholarship are based on financial need, satisfactory progress in the Cadet Program and desire for learning to fly.  Applications are submitted on a CAPF 95 form and attach a letter describing your career goals and desire to learn to fly.  It is not required to attach a photograph to the CAPF 95.  The Unit Commander must verify financial need by endorsing the applicant’s letter, the CAPF95, or by letter.

If you have any questions, contact the Academy Project Officer at m.talley@juno.com

                  Michael Talley Major, CAP
                  Flight Academy Project Officer

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Now is the time to put the 2009 Fly In on your summer calendar.
The activity will be held at the Arlington Airport from Sunday 5 July through Sunday 12 July.
We will be camping in the CAP compound at the Arlington Airport.

The cost to attend will be announced later.

The registration process will be done on the Washington Wing web site. Watch for the announcement that registrations are being accepted.

For those that want to be qualified to perform aircraft marshalling, training will be available prior to the Fly In.

Marshalling training will be conducted at WTA on 21 and 22 March. Contact the Project Officer for more information on this training. There may not be time to conduct this training at the Fly In. We will conduct a refresher course for those who are already qualified.

There may be partial scholarships available. Primary criteria for a scholarship is based on financial need and satisfactory progress in the Cadet Program. Apply on CAPF 95 and attach a letter describing your career goals. It is not required to attach a photograph to the CAPF 95. The applicant’s Unit Commander must verify financial need by endorsing the applicant’s letter, the CAPF95, or by letter.

Put this fun event on your calendar!

If you have any questions, contact the Fly In Project Officer at arlingtonflyin@wawg.cap.gov

Michael Talley Major, CAP
Arlington Fly In Project Officer

Phil Snyder Captain, CAP
Arlington Fly In Commander

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2009 Skagit Tulip Festival Fly-In and Airshow

Registration for the 2009 Skagit Tulip Festival Fly-In and Airshow is NOW OPEN! The event is 25 April 2009 at Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington, WA and we are looking for at least 50 CAP members to serve as Flight line Marshallers, Supervisors, Logisitics and general Support. The APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3 APRIL 2009, SO DON'T WAIT...REGISTER NOW! Read the flier below for application procedures and pre-requisistes.

In addition to the Fly-In, there will be a full airshow including a full performance by the F/A-18 Demo Team from NAS LeMoore, CA, as well as a demo from a US Coast Guard rescue helicoptor and the NAS Whidbey SAR Squadron. It's a fun event and we need your help! If you're experience Marshaller, come sharpen your skills and share your knowledge in preparation for a busy Fly-In season. If you've never done it before, GET QUALIFIED and join the fun! We also will need a small number of GES-Qualified members for general support roles.

FLM Training will be offered at WTA this month on 22 March and at WCA on 18-19 April. Watch the WTA and WCA pages on this site for details. Please forward this information to your fellow CAP members and send your questions to registration@skagitcivilairpatrol.org.

Regards,
TODD M. WIGAL, Maj, CAP
Skagit Fly-In Project Officer


Application Requirements:• FLM: Must be qualified FLM or Trainee by day of event (training available)
• FLS: Must be qualified FLS or Trainee by day of event (training available)
• Logistics/Support: GES Qualification

Apply by e-mail to registration@skagitcivilairpatrol.org by Monday, 3 April
with the following information:• Name, Grade, CAPID, Squadron, phone & e-mail contact
• Desired Position
• Current Qualifications
• Date you will attend FLM Training (if applicable)
WA Wing Form 23 (cadets), Form 27 (seniors) and Form 24 (all) due upon check-in!