Aerospace Education
| CAP members, both Seniors and
Cadets, have an opportunity to expand their aerospace
education. Cadets take part in aerospace classes at squadron
meetings. When they join the program they receive a binder from
National Headquarters that include a leadership book and six
aerospace module books. As part of their requirement to
advance in rank, cadets must pass tests on various aspects of
aerospace education.
About once a year, cadets under the age of 18 can take part in orientation flights. They go into the air with a pilot who has been trained to teach cadets how to fly. As cadets advance in the program, those who are over the age of 16 and have the grade of Staff Sergeant or higher can apply to various summer programs where they can earn their wings. |
1st Lt Lippman going over the preflight inspection with the cadets |
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Graham and Bass in the back seat of the plane while Raum flies |
1st Lt Lippman, Raum, Graham, Bass and Capt Mitchell in front of the plane |
| The aerospace
books cover topics such as the history of aviation, rocketry, space
exploration, and how to read aircraft instruments.
The books include many experiments to better explain scientific principals. Here are Teaneck Composite Squadron cadets taking part in experiments that help them understand the principals behind rockets. |
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