Air Force Pararescue Orientation Course, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
Photos by Capt. Pamela Sever, New Mexico Wing, and Senior Member Andrew Beattie, Michigan Wing
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This high-adventure activity is a one-week introduction to the rigorous mission of the pararescueman, an Air Force specialist devoted to rescuing soldiers in potentially perilous situations.
| Cadets learn land navigation, survival techniques, rock climbing, rappelling and other skills used in rescue operations. | This physically demanding activity promotes physical fitness and builds character.
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National Flight Academy -- Southwest Region, Shawnee, Okla.
Photos by Cadet 2nd Lt. Christian Nelson, Texas Wing
Related story: IACE cadets make stop for final day of National Flight Academy -- SW Region
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| Staff and students of the 2009 National Flight Academy -- Southwest Region
| The results of a half-hour's work preparing for inclement weather: twelve planes in a hangar with just enough clearance. | From left, cadets 'Chokes' Elliott and 'Cartucci' Larucci are all smiles after their solo flights. |
National Blue Beret, Oshkosh, Wis.
Photos by 1st Lt. Daren Jaeger, Kansas Wing
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| Cadets construct a rope barrier for crowd control. The National Blue Beret gives cadets an opportunity to flex many skills while learning more about the world of aviation. | Canadian cadets participating in the International Air Cadet Exchange meet with CAP cadets.
| National Blue Beret participants pose with aerobatics legend Patty Wagstaff at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in at Oshkosh, Wis., one of the largest and most prestigious air shows in the world.
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Engineering Technologies Academy, Auburn, Ala.
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| Cadets test out the aerodynamics of an airfoil.
| Lab time at Auburn University includes many hands-on projects for cadets. | This career exploration activity is designed for CAP cadets who want to pursue an aerospace or engineering career, or are interested in cutting-edge aerospace technologies. |
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course, Columbus AFB, Miss.
Photos by Capt. Lisa Worthington, Tennessee Wing
Related story: Ga. cadet wins 3 awards at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course
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| Cadets learn flight fundamentals. | Simulation flying gets cadets off to a flying start. | A variety of digital readings adds to the experience. |
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course Laughlin AFB, Texas, June 21-27
Photos by Maj. Steven Solomon, Southeast Region
Related story: Civil Air Patrol cadets experience pilot training firsthand
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| 'A' Flight cadets look over the flight line from atop the control tower with T-6 trainers in the background. The seven-day course is designed to give cadets the experience of being an Air Force student pilot. | Colorado Wing's Cadet Cody Colyer poses for a hero shot in front of a T-38 jet trainer parked on the flight line.
| Cadet 2nd Lt. Timothy Bayley of Florida Wing experiences the T-38 simulator with instructor pilot Lt. James King as Cadet Douglas Driscoll Jr. of New Hampshire looks on.
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Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing Academy Independence, Kan., June 14-21
Photos by Maj. Peter Boulanger, Wisconsin Wing and Cadet Col. Thomas A. Redfield, Indiana Wing
Related story: Academy gives members role on Cessna production floor
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| Cadet Daniel Caron of Missouri Wing unmasks the N-number for a new CAP C182 aircraft fresh out of the oven in the paint shop at the Cessna Aircraft Co. maintenance training and manufacturing facility.
| Cadet Dominique Litchford of Virginia Wing runs the pneumatic riveting unit assembling wing panels on the single-engine piston lines.
| Cadet William Smith of Arkansas Wing buffs out a paint-run on a new CAP aircraft under the watchful eye of a Cessna staff member. Note: The engine and propeller still have to be added to the aircraft, which has a weighted block under the cowling for balance. |
National Flight Academy -- Great Lakes Region Oshkosh, Wis., June 13-22
Photos by 1st Lt. Terese Barta, Wisconsin Wing
Related story: Great Lakes Region’s National Flight Academy puts cadets in cockpit
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National Flight Academy attendees
| Guided by Capt. Jimmy Szajkovics of Wisconsin Wing, cadets perform preflight inspection.
| In honor of her solo flight achievement, Cadet Captain Hannah Wiesneski of Wisconsin Wing undergoes the tie-clipping ritual. |
National Flight Academy - North Central Region Camp Ashland, Neb., June 11-25
Photos by 2nd Lt. Jason Fink, Nebraska Wing and attending cadets
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| Guided by an instructor, cadets perform preflight inspection of the aircraft's wing.
| Cadet Staff Sgt. Andre Exilien of Florida Wing takes a seat in the cockpit. | Sitting in a spinning 'chair of doom' Cadet 2nd Lt. Dylan Pugsley of Colorado Wing demonstrates the detrimental effects of spatial disorientation. |
