Golf Tournament...Monday May 18, 2009
L.A. Royal Vista Golf Club
Our golf tournament and fund raiser was a great success, and we wish to give heartfelt thanks
to our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and the Royal Vista golf course. Through your contributions
our hanger fund is sustained, which provides a home to our assigned Cessna 182, our squadron,
and Squadron 56. THANK YOU!
We hope to see you again next year!
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!
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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Phone:
949 215-9117 (Home), 949 637-4312 (Cell)
CAP,
a volunteer organization for those who choose to share their talents
in helping their community. |
