Congratulations to C/2Lt Elisabeth Loyd of Hemet-Ryan Composite Sq. 59 who soloed early this week during the National Flight Academy - Powered Track in Nebraska!
Group 3 is now two-for-two with solos at this National Cadet Special Activity. On Monday, June 27, C/CMSgt Megan Roberson of Palm Springs Composite Sq. 11 also earned her solo wings at NFA-P Nebraska.
Group 3's two newest pilots return from the Academy on Thursday, June 30. Wish them clear skies and safe flying when you see them next.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Group 3 Cadets aim high at National Flight Academy
(16 JUNE, LINCOLN, Neb.) – Cadet 2nd Lt. Elisabeth Loyd of Hemet-Ryan Composite Sq. 59 and Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Megan Roberson of Palm Springs Composite Sq. 11 will learn more about flying powered aircraft this week at Civil Air Patrol’s National Flight Academy to be held June 16-30 in Camp Ashland, Neb.
The flight academy is specifically designed for cadets who want to learn to fly. Participants receive formal ground instruction and cockpit time with a certified flight instructor; the low instructor-to-student ratio provides opportunities for mentoring and individual attention. NFA also provides many participants the opportunity to solo.
The academy is one of 30 National Cadet Special Activities sponsored by CAP this summer. These activities allow cadets to hone their skills in a variety of areas – including search and rescue, flight and emergency services, science, leadership fundamentals, citizenship and military courtesies – and to explore aerospace technology and aviation careers.
Through its cadet program, CAP builds strong citizens for the future by providing leadership training, technical education, scholarships and career education to young men and women ages 12 to 20.
Cadet Loyd joined CAP in April 2008 and graduated from the California Wing Cadet Basic Encampment at Camp San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, Calif. later that year, in August. Cadet Loyd is an active participant in CAP and has staffed multiple airshows and represented her unit at the Inland Empire Group 3 Cadet Color Guard Competition held in February 2011. She earned the unit’s prestigious Gen. Billy Mitchell Award in May 2011, signifying completion of Phase II of the CAP cadet program. Only 15% of cadets reach this milestone.
Cadet Roberson joined CAP in September 2009. In less than two years of membership, she has served her unit as both Flight Sergeant and most recently as First Sergeant. She is a 2010 graduate of the California/Nevada Wing Joint Encampment held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton near Oceanside, Calif. Her personal decorations include the CAP Model Rocketry Badge and Veterans of Foreign Wars Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year Award. She is a two-time recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold presented by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.
Both cadets have seen squadron members graduate from the Nebraska-based National Flight Academy program over the last two years. In 2009, Cadet 1st Lt. Leandra Lee of Palm Springs Composite Sq. 11 earned her solo wings at the academy. Hemet-Ryan Composite Sq. 59's Cadet 1st Lt. Bryan Gooch graduated from the academy last year.
To be eligible to apply for a National Cadet Special Activity (NCSA) such as National Flight Academy, cadets must be graduates of the week-long cadet basic encampment training program. National Activities are announced in November each year and applications are due in January. Much like college, cadets wait until March each year to find out if they were selected for a program. Selections are based on four factors including age, milestone awards achieved, years in the organization, and number of NCSAs previously attended.
-Capt. Crystal Housman
PAO, Inland Empire Group 3
Friday, April 29, 2011
Flight Scholarship Deadline Sunday!
REMINDER: The Lewis Flight Scholarship deadline is this Sunday, May 1, 2011. The scholarship is being offered by the Pacific Region HQ.
The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.
The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.
The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.
The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.
The deadline for applying for this scholarship each year is May 1. If you are interested, please print out a copy of the application form and follow the directions.
The application can be found on PCR's website, here --
http://pcr.cap.gov/cadet%20programs.html
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Flight Scholarship Deadline This Week!
REMINDER: The Lewis Flight Scholarship deadline is this Sunday, May 1, 2011. The scholarship is being offered by the Pacific Region HQ.
The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.
The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.
The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.
The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.
The deadline for applying for this scholarship each year is May 1. If you are interested, please print out a copy of the application form and follow the directions.
The application can be found on PCR's website, here --
http://pcr.cap.gov/cadet%20programs.html
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Flight Scholarship Deadline May 1
Cadets can earn money to pursue flying through the Col. Edwin W. Lewis, Jr. Flight Scholarship being offered by the Pacific Region HQ.
The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.
The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.
The Flight Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Colonel Edwin W. Lewis, a 56-year member of Civil Air Patrol. At the time of his death he was the Director of Operations for the Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. He was a “pilot’s pilot” with vast knowledge of aviation from Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog’s to Boeing 747s.
The purpose of the scholarship is to introduce a Civil Air Patrol Cadet to the wonders of flight. The funds from this scholarship will be used only for initial aviation flight training and no other purpose. The amount of the scholarship is determined each year. It has been $1,000 for the past two years.
The deadline for applying for this scholarship each year is May 1. If you are interested, please print out a copy of the application form and follow the directions.
The application can be found on PCR's website, here --
http://pcr.cap.gov/cadet%20programs.html
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