CAP

[Tupac]

I'm looking at joining, and I was just listing the pros/cons

Pros: cheap rental planes, looks good on a transcript

Cons: closest squadron is about a 40 mile drive, and it takes up more of my time.


I was a member several years ago, but my parents got tired of driving me, and now I'm driving myself everywhere and they gave me the green light to join again.

Couple of questions. Do I have to be a member for a certain amount of time before I can rent planes? And what age do I have to be to go on a SAR mission?

I don't expect to be a pilot on one, but I've got sharp eyes and I think I'd be a good asset.

Also,

[Tupac]

That also shouldn't be there, but I'm posting from my phone and I can't delete it.

[Russian]

I'm assuming you want to join adult side of CAP.  To be a pilot, you need minimum of 200 hours. (IFR/Commercial helps).

You have to climb positions starting from observer.  I'd recommend visiting one of their meetings and talking to them in person.

[Tupac]

I'm assuming you want to join adult side of CAP.  To be a pilot, you need minimum of 200 hours. (IFR/Commercial helps).

You have to climb positions starting from observer.  I'd recommend visiting one of their meetings and talking to them in person.

I'd like to be an observer, but I'm only 16. I've got 60 hours, but I can't take my checkride until I turn 17. I'm hoping to be able to take my private and instrument checkrides in the same day.

[MachFly]

The general qualifications to become a CAP pilot are:
1. Be an active CAP member at least 17 years of age (16 years of age for CAP glider pilots).
2. Possess a valid FAA private, commercial, or airline transport pilot certificate.
3. Possess a class III or higher medical certificate (not required for gliders).
4. Possess a current flight review IAW FAR 61.56.
5. Satisfactorily complete a CAP Form 5 flight check (similar to a BFR) in an aircraft (in an appropriate group) within the preceding 12 months.
6. Complete an annual CAP Form 5 written examination and annual aircraft questionnaires for each aircraft authorized to fly.
The qualifications to become a Transport Mission Pilot are: During authorized Emergency Services missions, CAP Transport Pilots may transport CAP members, ferry aircraft, fly “high bird” communication sorties, and transport parts or equipment needed for missions.
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Current and qualified CAP pilot in accordance with CAPR 60-1, with at least 100 hours pilot in command time including at least 50 hours of cross-country flying.
3. Qualified General Emergency Services.
Qualifications to become a Search and Rescue/Disaster Relief  Mission Pilot  – Once becoming a CAP Pilot and attaining 175 hours PIC time with 50 hours of cross-country time one can start     training to become a SAR/DR Mission Pilot. (50 hours X-C is the A to B, 50 NM or more, kind)
1. Qualified Transport Mission Pilot
2. At least 200 hours pilot in command time and 50 hours of cross-country flying 3. Qualified Mission Scanner
3. Complete all requirements listed in the most current version of the Aircrew and Flight Line Task Guide for MP.

[NormH3]

If I recall, and I was a cadet member in the mid 70's, cadet members can only take part in ground ops during SAR's.

[CAP1]

I'm looking at joining, and I was just listing the pros/cons

Pros: cheap rental planes, looks good on a transcript

Cons: closest squadron is about a 40 mile drive, and it takes up more of my time.


I was a member several years ago, but my parents got tired of driving me, and now I'm driving myself everywhere and they gave me the green light to join again.

Couple of questions. Do I have to be a member for a certain amount of time before I can rent planes? And what age do I have to be to go on a SAR mission?

I don't expect to be a pilot on one, but I've got sharp eyes and I think I'd be a good asset.

Also,

if you're 18 or older, you'll be re-joining as a senior member, not a cadet. if you've joined as a senior member, i believe you cannot take primary flight training in a cap aircraft, although you can take proficiency training in them.

 as a cadet it's different, but i cannot remember. check here, under member benifits.

http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

 the best/fastest way to get yourself into the air, is to join, take your level1 course, then go for scanner training. persevere with it. the initial classes for scanner will be on the ground in a classroom, but they will get you into the air though.
 after you've certified as a scanner, go to a couple of SAREX'S, and get sa couple of missions under your belt. then go got observer training. this will get you into the right seat, and teach you basic radio operation.

[CAP1]

If I recall, and I was a cadet member in the mid 70's, cadet members can only take part in ground ops during SAR's.

ddood!!

 the delaware wing spends a LOT of time in the air!! they even do traffic observation for the DOT there from what i understand.

[NormH3]

ddood!!

 the delaware wing spends a LOT of time in the air!! they even do traffic observation for the DOT there from what i understand.

not sure. My brother in law is active at the wing level in communications. As a side note, during the 70's our wing commander was Col. Lousia S. Morse. She was involved with aviation during WWII with training..if I recall. The "S" in her name stands for Spruance. I ran into her nephew a few years ago. He was/is head of the Delaware Museum of Natural history... William Halsey Spruance..what a name!

[CAP1]

not sure. My brother in law is active at the wing level in communications. As a side note, during the 70's our wing commander was Col. Lousia S. Morse. She was involved with aviation during WWII with training..if I recall. The "S" in her name stands for Spruance. I ran into her nephew a few years ago. He was/is head of the Delaware Museum of Natural history... William Halsey Spruance..what a name!

that's pretty cool.

did you know that cap pilots sunk 2 u-boats off the coast of nj? \

 the sad thing is that bader field was where cap started out....and they destroyed that field a couple of years ago.....