Emergency Services

Of all the air rescue searches undertaken by the USAF each year, the Civil Air Patrol is responsible for flying approximately 80% of the total flight hours. Search missions and training missions are often funded by the Air Force using CAP aircraft, member-owned aircraft, and rental aircraft. A specially trained search crew consists of pilots, observers, scanners, and their associated ground operations team. CAP plays an integral part in the California Office of Emergency Service's disaster response effort. Flying activities include:

• Search and Rescue
• Red Cross blood/tissue missions
• Disaster Relief missions
• Homeland Security missions
• State/Local Government missions
• Cadet Orientation flights
• Flight Clinics and much more!

In the past year the CAP flew 2,507 search missions, saving 73 lives!

Aerospace Education

CAP members are provided with a basic aerospace education to better understand and appreciate their aerospace world. CAP provides basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace that enable you to live in tomorrow's society.

Student Pilots

C.A.P. does not give student pilot instruction, but while continuing your work with your C.F.I. you can join Squadron 40 as a flight crew member. When you get your License it is easy to upgrade to C.A.P. Pilot and start your Mission Pilot Training. An instrument rating is not required to become a C.A.P. Pilot.

Non-Pilots

Not all CAP members are certified pilots and the non-pilot activities are as exciting as the air operations. Search missions utilize scanning personnel within the aircraft, ground search crews, and the ground-based operations. These "air ops" are the nerve center of a search mission, providing radio communications, mission briefings, and aircraft coordination.

Civil Air Patrol is looking for men and women to help assist those in distress and ensure the importance of service to others in our nation is never lost. Remember, you do not need to own an aircraft or be a pilot to join CAP. Acceptance is determined by the squadron and through the National Headquarters. Although membership is selective, CAP prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex or religion. Civil Air Patrol is voluntary and self-funded. Congress provides some funds for the emergency services function, but the majority of the operating expenses are generated by member dues. Currently, members pay national organization and squadron dues. To find out more information, attend one of our regularly scheduled meetings held every Thursday night at 7:30 pm (except holiday weekends) at the Fullerton Municipal Airport, 4119 W Commonwealth Ave. Afi Hangar 2 Fullerton, CA 92833. Hanger #2 is immediately behind AFI (http://www.flyafi.com).

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Commanding Officer: Major Jerry Hays

Phone: 714.921.2449 (Home),  714.488.1416 (Cell)

  "IT'S NICE TO BE IMPORTANT, BUT IT'S MORE IMPORTANT TO BE NICE." Jerry L. Hays, Maj. Civil Air Patrol

CAP, a volunteer organization for those who choose to share their talents in helping their community.