Orientation Flights
August 23, 2025, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (America/Chicago)
Powered Orientation Flights will be available Saturday, 23 August at Rockwall Airport. Please read the info below thoroughly. This day will focus on 4 cadets needing their first flight and two cadets who are ready for Syllabus 8. These slots are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Location:
Ralph M. Hall Municipal Airport
CAP Office
Transportation to & from is on your own.
Date:
• Saturday, August 23rd
• 0730 - 1430 (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 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
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0730-1000: 0730-0800 safety briefing; 0800-1000 flights
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0930-1200: 0930-1000 safety briefing; 1000-1200 flights
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1200-1430: 1200-1230 safety briefing; 1230-1430 flights
Each cade 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.