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Briefing #1 for NCSA
February 13, 2010
Bob Semans
Northern NV Wing CAP Glider Program Mgr.
My objective today… My objective today…
Identify pilots who have an interest in:
– Supporting a CAP glider program at Byron
My objective today… My objective today…
Identify pilots who have an interest in:
– Supporting a CAP glider operation at Byron
– Joining CAP and qualifying as a Cadet Orientation Flight Glider Pilot
NCSA - Briefing #2 TopicsNCSA - Briefing #2 Topics
• CAP Glider Program – History, status & current challenges
• How to join and get involved– Membership, training & qualification– Regulations
• Cadet Glider Orientation Flights
What What isis the Civil Air Patrol? the Civil Air Patrol?
• US Air Force Auxiliary– Funded by the Air Force– Supplemented by State Grants
• Nationally Chartered Corporation – Non-Profit– Tax Exempt
CAP MissionsCAP Missions
• Emergency Services
• Aerospace Education
• Cadet Programs
CAP Geographic OrganizationCAP Geographic Organization
The Program in Nevada WingThe Program in Nevada Wing
• Glider operations based at:– Minden - serving 6 NV cadet squadrons
• Blanik L-23 & ASK 21• 8 active O ride pilots & 6 tow pilots
– Jean (Las Vegas) - serving 5 NV cadet squadrons
• Blanik L-23 • 2 active O ride pilots & 2 tow pilots
Minden CAP Glider OperationsMinden CAP Glider Operations
California Wing Glider ProgramCalifornia Wing Glider Program
Northern California WingNorthern California Wing Cadet Squadrons Cadet Squadrons
• Group 5 – NorCal– Placerville, Jackson, Auburn, McClellan,
Beale AFB, Travis AFB, Oroville, Lathrop, Marin
• Group 2 – Bay Area– Concord, Hayward, San Carlos, Palo Alto,
San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Cruz
Why might a glider pilot be interested? Why might a glider pilot be interested?
• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring
Why might a glider pilot be interested? Why might a glider pilot be interested?
• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring
• Increase glider activity & awareness
Why might a glider pilot be interested? Why might a glider pilot be interested?
• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring
• Increased glider activity & awareness
• “Psychic income”
Why might a glider pilot be interested? Why might a glider pilot be interested?
• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring
• Increased glider activity & awareness
• “Psychic income”
• Air Force pays for cadet orientation flights
Why might a glider pilot be interested? Why might a glider pilot be interested?
• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring
• Increased glider activity & awareness
• “Psychic income”
• Air Force pays for cadet orientation flights
• Flying and other expenses – deductible
Why might a glider pilot be interested? Why might a glider pilot be interested?
• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring
• Increased glider activity & awareness
• “Psychic income”
• Air Force pays for cadet orientation flights
• Flying and other expenses – deductibility
• CAP Gliders available for use at low rate
Why might a glider pilot be interested? Why might a glider pilot be interested?
• Introduce youth to aviation & soaring
• Increased glider activity & awareness
• “Psychic income”
• Air Force pays for cadet orientation flights
• Flying and other expenses – deductible
• CAP Gliders available for use at low rate
• Air Force paid “Flying Opportunity”
Why might the club want to Why might the club want to support the program?support the program?
Why might the club want to Why might the club want to support the program?support the program?
• Possible revenue source from O rides
Why might the club want to Why might the club want to support the program?support the program?
• Possible revenue source from O rides
• Member recruiting
Why might the club want to Why might the club want to support the program?support the program?
• Possible revenue source from O rides
• Member recruiting
• Tow Pilot recruiting from CAP members
Why might the club want to Why might the club want to support the program?support the program?
• Possible revenue source from O rides
• Member recruiting
• Tow Pilot recruiting from CAP members
• Stronger glider presence at Byron A/P
Why might the club want to Why might the club want to support the program?support the program?
• Possible revenue source from O rides
• Member recruiting
• Tow Pilot recruiting from CAP members
• Stronger glider presence at Byron A/P
• Focus on youth in soaring
Why might the club want to Why might the club want to support the program?support the program?
• Possible revenue source from O rides
• Member recruiting
• Tow Pilot recruiting from CAP members
• Stronger glider presence at Byron A/P
• Youth in soaring opportunity
• ? Scholarship fund tax incentive for Directed Donations
What next for those Interested?What next for those Interested?
• Leave your contact information on my clip board
• Attend Briefing #2
NCSA - Briefing #2 TopicsNCSA - Briefing #2 Topics
• CAP Glider Program – History, status & current challenges
• How to join and get involved– Membership, training & qualification– Regulations
• Cadet Glider Orientation Flights
Bob Semans
NV 775-267-4157 CA 650-358-8898
Douglas County Composite Squadron NV-067
Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV)