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Cadet Wings
Cadet Wings is moving to Registration Zone!
Applications open July 1 at Noon Central.
Cadet Wings Applications Open Soon!
Applications open 1 July, noon Central Time
Applications close 1 September, noon Central Time
What is Cadet Wings?
Cadet Wings is a merit-based program for cadets pursuing a Private Pilot Certificate (PPC). Cadets complete their training at a local flight school or with CAP flight instructors using our CAP Cessna 172 aircraft. Funding for this program comes from the United States Air Force and other funding partners such as the James C. Ray Flight Training Scholarship with the goal of developing tomorrow's aerospace leaders. To learn more about how to become a pilot with the Civil Air Patrol please watch this video.
How do I apply?
Apply through the e-Services "Registration Zone" module. It is only open from July 1st to September 1st @ noon (CST). There are no late applications accepted.
What is a Navigator?
A Navigator is a local senior member mentor who champions cadet private pilot flight training. Cadets list their chosen Navigator on their CadetInvest Application. Having a Navigator is very important, and we know that Cadets with support at the local level experience greater success in their pilot training. Cadets who have a Navigator are eligible for the Cadet Wings program funding through The Ray Foundation. To learn more about how to become a Navigator, click here.
What are the qualifications?
Ideal applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents:
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Aircraft Ground Handling (within the past 2 years)
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Wright Brothers Award
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Graduated Encampment
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Student Pilot Certificate
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FAA Medical Certificate- Class III (not needed for glider)
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Solo Endorsement —does not need to be in the same type of aircraft; glider solo will be accepted for private pilot — single-engine land, or, colloquially, glider solo will be accepted for the powered aircraft track.
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Passing score on the FAA Knowledge Test, aka Written Test
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Activities List
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Complete Log Book of flights
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Flight Plan: A statement describing how you will spend your program funds, to include your flight training plan. Examples of flight plans can be found in the right sidebar. You can use this map to search for flight schools Cadet Wings has used before. You may choose a flight school that is not on the map. Flight schools listed on the map do not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation by Civil Air Patrol.
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Wings Commitment Statement
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Support Document-- only if you are missing any of the above criteria
Can I apply for Cadet Wings if I do not have all the qualifications?
Yes, you can apply for Cadet Wings without all the qualifications. However, the Youth Initiative Panel will consider cadets who meet the prerequisites first, and there are limited spots available. Please include an explanation/s for the documents you are missing in your support document. There are several resources available to you through Cadet Programs, such as free ground school, FAA Knowledge Test reimbursement, and flight academy scholarships. To learn more about our partnership with the EAA, please visit this webpage.
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