O-Flights
February 22, 2026, 7:30 AM - 4:00 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 Sunday, 22 February at Rockwall Airport. Please read the info below thoroughly. This day will focus on cadets that need their first orientation flight and remaining slots are to be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Location:
Ralph M. Hall Municipal Airport
CAP Office (see attachment)
Transportation to & from is on your own.
Date:
• Sunday, 22 February
• 0730 - 1600 (you will need to arrive 5 minutes before your time slot and can leave after your flight.
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 required things to bring:
• Complete ABU/OCP uniform (no exceptions)
• Hydration & snack
• CAP ID card
• CAPF 161, completed (https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPF_161_85EF3513715A0.pdf)
Optional but encouraged:
• Sunglasses
• Gum
• Phone/camera
If you:
· Are under 18
· Have all prerequisites completed
· Are available to participate
follow the instructions below:
Reply to Capt Trudeau with the following information no later than 2200, Wednesday, 18 February:
· CAP ID
· Fully clothed weight in ABU/OCP
· Preferred time slot(s)
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0730-1000: 0730-0800 safety briefing; 0800-1000 flights
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1030-1300: 1030-1100 safety briefing; 1100-1300 flights
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1330-1600: 1330-1400 safety briefing; 1400-1600 flights
Each cadet will need to arrive 5 minutes before your slotted time so that we may begin on time. If you're flexible for any time slot, please note that. Those on the first and last flights of the day, your help is greatly appreciated to remove the aircraft from the hangar and return the aircraft to the hangar.
Final schedule will be sent by 2200 Thursday, 19 February. Parents and cadets, once the time slot is verified on the schedule, it is a time commitment except in case of an emergency.
