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Orientation Flights

Cadets and adults prepare the aircraft for cadet orientation flights, October 2023. Cadets, aged 12-17, have the opportunity to take the controls of CAP aircraft under the direction of an experienced pilot at a safe altitude. Five powered flights and five glider flights are available.

Wreaths Across America

Cadets, staff, and members of the community remember veterans annually.

Aerospace Education

Cadets build rubber band rockets to test later during the evening as part of their aerodynamics labs.

Flight Ops

Deputy commander, Capt. Benjamin Conlin, inspects CAP aircraft in preparation for search and rescue exercise flights.

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DeHavilland Canada DHC-3 Otter (1956)

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Aerospace Education