Teaneck Composite Squadron

Cadets

Seniors

Aerospace

 

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

 

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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For More Information Contact Capt Pete Mitchell at peter.mitchell@njwg.cap.gov

or Captain Al Hoffman at albert.hoffman@njwg.cap.gov