Orientation Flights
March 21, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (America/Chicago)
Greetings Group 2 Cadets and Parents,
We're planning full days of orientation flights to allow cadets to experience the thrill of flying with our experienced pilots. Priority will be given to cadets with no previous flights, but all are invited to sign up. Take the opportunity to learn about aviation first-hand and broaden your horizons! Don’t delay, sign up today!
WHEN:
3rd Saturday of March, April, May, and June from 0900-1600 (9am-4pm).
WHO:
Open to all Group 2 cadets with a proper uniform who have not completed all 5 Powered flights.
Note: Cadets who are requesting their first O-Ride will be prioritized.
HOW TO SIGN-UP:
***Be sure to include which number O-Flight this is for you and preferred in morning or afternoon***
All interested cadets must submit a request by logging into eServices and going to Cadet Programs->Registration Zone. Search for TX-295 and you will see the Orientation Flight event for March, April, May, and June 2026. We will send out a confirmation email when registration closes and a schedule no later than 8pm the night before.
WHAT TO BRING: (You will be turned away if you do not have/do the following)
- Uniform is full ABUs/OCPs (NO civilian clothes)
- CAPID
- Hydration
- CAPF 161 (printed, placed in plastic baggie, and stowed in RIGHT Pant cargo pocket)
- Syllabus according to which flight you are taking (Powered 1, 2, 3, 4, or5)
***Arrive 30 minutes before your flight departure time for mandatory safety briefing.***
CONTACTS:
- MSgt Chris Silsby – 360-265-9532
- Maj Kurtis Sampson – 972-529-7502
- SM Hector Alvidres - 469-823-2040
LOCATION / DIRECTIONS:
If you are not familiar with the McKinney National Airport (TKI), this information below will help:
Address:
1508 Industrial Blvd
McKinney, TX 75069
Please note the new FBO is now open, do not enter the old FBO building.
