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Cadet Flight Training Cadets can use the glider for flight training leading to a Private Pilot Certificate with a glider rating. It is important to remember that orientation flights take precedence over flight training and all CAP glider instructor pilots are volunteers, so training opportunities are limited. It is also important to realize that it may not be realistic to plan to do all of the training needed to become a Glider Pilot through CAP. There are soaring operations which offer glider flight training at glider ports in various parts of the State. Check the Soaring Society of America website for more information. Remember that CAP also offers flight training in gliders at National Flight Academies, as well as some wing encampments, every summer!!! This is an excellent way to get a lot of the basic training in a short and efficient amount of time.
Senior Member Flight Training Precedence is given to Cadet flight activities, so resources for Senior Member flight training are also very limited. At the present time we may provide only limited training to those Senior Members who are actively supporting the Glider Program. It is important to realize that it is not realistic to expect that you can do all of the training required to become a Glider Pilot through CAP, and you are strongly encouraged to investigate other glider flight training opportunities in your area. Check the Soaring Society of America website for more information.
For more information, contact: Ted Brousseau, Major, CAP
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