Lakeshore Orientation Flights
March 15, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (America/Chicago)
Orientation flights are free instructional flights available for cadets 12-18 years of age. For more info about the flights: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/parents/cadet-orientation-flights
Powered Orientation Flights will be available Saturday, 15 March at Rockwall Airport. Please read the info below thoroughly. This round of flights will focus on cadets with no O flights & those close to their 18th birthday. These slots are first come, first served.
Please note that glider O flights and powered O flights have different qualifications and prerequisites.
Location:
Ralph M. Hall Municipal Airport
CAP Office (see attachment)
Transportation to & from is on your own.
Date:
• Saturday, March 15th
• 1000 - 1400 (you will need to arrive 10 minutes before your time slot and can leave after your flight) with each flight having 2 cadets
Prerequisites (no exceptions):
• Completion of Curry/first promotion
• Aircraft ground handling course & test (Absorb)
• Safety current (you will also receive safety briefing onsite)
UOD & other things to bring:
• Complete ABU uniform (no exceptions)
• Hydration & snack
• CAP ID card
• CAPF 161, completed (https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPF_161_85EF3513715A0.pdf)
• Sunglasses
• Gum
• Phone/camera (optional but encouraged)
If you:
· Are under 18
· Have all prerequisites completed
· Are available to participate follow the instructions below.
Respond with the following information no later than 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 12 March:
· CAP ID
· Fully clothed weight in ABU
· Preferred time slot (1000-1200, 1200-1400) with each slot arriving 10 minutes before your slotted time) If flexible for either time slot, please note that.
Final schedule will be sent by 2000 Thursday, 13 March. Parents and cadets, once the time slot is verified on the schedule, it is a time commitment except in case of an emergency.
