Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures
Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures Cadet Orientation Flight Program. References: CAPP 52-7, Aerospace Dimensions Consist of 5 front seat flights in which the cadet gets hands on flight experience. There are an unlimited number of rear seat rides possible in the program. Cadets must be under 18 years of age Cadet requirements for flights: Approved uniform, current CAP ID card, powered flight syllabus (CAPP 52-7), powered flight sign-off sheet (attachment 2 CAPP 52-7) and permission of unit commander.
Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures Summary of Powered Flight Syllabus: (CAPP-52-7) flt time Syllabus #6 Preflight, takeoff and landing 0.7 hrs Syllabus #7 Normal flight maneuvers 0.7 hrs Syllabus #8 Advanced flight maneuvers 1.0 hrs Syllabus #9 Use of flight instruments 0.7 hrs Syllabus #10 Effects of weather on flight 0.7 hrs
Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures Flights are normally scheduled upon Request and Flown on Saturdays: BCSS supports: Kelly Lackland Randolph Alamo
Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures Cadet and Parents: Cadets will meet at the Stinson Tower Lobby for a preflight briefing. Parents or unit coordinator will attend briefing and will be briefed on return times for pick up. This will depend on number of cadets flying that day. Flights will normally return within 30 minutes of the return times that were briefed during preflight. Flights are for orientation purposes and not flight instruction.
Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures Cadet Squadrons will schedule and confirm flights with an Orientation Pilot before the scheduled flight day. The Cadets squadron commander/representative must provide the Cadets name & flight number to the Orientation pilot three days prior to the scheduled flight(s). Squadron representative will give the Cadets the Pilot name and brief the cadets on what to expect. Cancellations: (cadets, parents, and pilots) Cadets will be called by their squadron commander as soon as possible if there is a change or cancellation. Cadets will call their squadron commander as soon as possible if there are unable to attend.
Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures Reminders and other useful info: Cadets must bring the required paperwork and be in proper uniform or they will not be allowed to fly. All flights, unless otherwise briefed, will depart and arrive form the Stinson Airport Lobby. The Lobby Cafe is open and telephones are available from 0800-1400hrs. Do not eat a large breakfast before your first fight. Optional: Cadets should bring some money the telephone, drinks or lunch at the cafe. Optional: Cadets may bring 1 bottle of water for the flight. Optional: Cadets may bring a camera. Do not use a flash in the airplane.
Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures Parents: It is important for the parent or unit flight coordinator to be present during the preflight briefing. To obtain the estimated return time. Please be at the airport lobby at the designated times. A small amount of time is required to complete paper work after the flights and there is a short post flight briefing. Feel free to ask questions during the briefing.
Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures CAUTION: Airport ramp areas are dangerous! NO cadet or parent may be on the airport ramp without being escorted by the Cadet Orientation Pilot. The cadet flight program is meant to support the aerospace education program. Details for the flight and information on aircraft operations are available to cadets in your flight syllabus (CAPP-52-7) and your Aerospace Dimensions pamphlets.
Stinson Airport is 1 mi South of Se Military on Mission Rd Stinson Airport
Stinson Airport is 1 mi South of Se Military on Mission Rd Stinson Airport
Cadet Orientation Flight Procedures Pilot requirements: Complete Level I training Current CAP ID Current Form 5 Approval by TXWG Comply with - TXWG Supplement 52-7 - CAPP 52-7 - CAPR 60-1 Flight Release - identify all cadets File FAA Flt plan if outside local area Request Flight Following Reimbursement (Submit current Forms within 5 days) - Original Fuel receipt - CAPF-108 - CAPF-7