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The goal of the National Flight Academies is to give cadets an opportunity to fly approximately 10 hours, weather and schedule permitting, and receive instruction from an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Cadets are given appropriate ground and air instruction and opportunities to practice/perform assigned maneuvers. Additionally, cadets get the opportunity to work with aviation professionals, civilian and military, who share their expertise on how to prepare for a career as an aviator. For those interested in a career as a pilot, this is your first step towards a private pilot certificate and could help you achieve one item on the Cadet Wings "ideal candidate" list if you solo! | The goal of the National Flight Academies is to give cadets an opportunity to fly approximately 10 hours, weather and schedule permitting, and receive instruction from an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Cadets are given appropriate ground and air instruction and opportunities to practice/perform assigned maneuvers. Additionally, cadets get the opportunity to work with aviation professionals, civilian and military, who share their expertise on how to prepare for a career as an aviator. For those interested in a career as a pilot, this is your first step towards a private pilot certificate and could help you achieve one item on the Cadet Wings "ideal candidate" list if you solo! | ||
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* Minimum Age: 14 | * Minimum Age: 14 | ||
* $900.00 | * $900.00 | ||
==== Application Information ==== | ==== Application Information ==== | ||
* eServices Short Name: NFA-SWR | |||
* Cadet Participant Course #: 405 | |||
* Staff Participant Course #: 406 | |||
* Activity Full Name: NFA-Southwest Region Glider Flight Academy | |||
==== Travel Information ==== | ==== Travel Information ==== | ||
Activity Staff will provide transportation between Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) and the activity location. | |||
=== Northcentral Region Powered Flight Academy === | === Northcentral Region Powered Flight Academy === | ||
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* Minimum Age: 16 | * Minimum Age: 16 | ||
* $900.00 | * $900.00 | ||
==== Application Information ==== | ==== Application Information ==== | ||
* eServices Short Name: NFA-NCR | |||
* Cadet Participant Course #: 229 | |||
* Staff Participant Course #: 230 | |||
* Activity Full Name: NFA-North Central Regional Powered Flight Academy | |||
==== Travel Information ==== | ==== Travel Information ==== | ||
Activity Staff will provide transportation between Epply Omaha Airport (KOMA) and the activity location. | |||
=== Southwest Region Powered Flight Academy === | === Southwest Region Powered Flight Academy === | ||
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[[Category:National | [[Category:National cadet special activities]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:05, 23 January 2024
The goal of the National Flight Academies is to give cadets an opportunity to fly approximately 10 hours, weather and schedule permitting, and receive instruction from an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Cadets are given appropriate ground and air instruction and opportunities to practice/perform assigned maneuvers. Additionally, cadets get the opportunity to work with aviation professionals, civilian and military, who share their expertise on how to prepare for a career as an aviator. For those interested in a career as a pilot, this is your first step towards a private pilot certificate and could help you achieve one item on the Cadet Wings "ideal candidate" list if you solo!
Eligibility Requirements
NOTE: Those who have attended a powered flight academy or have soloed a powered aircraft are not eligible for powered academy.
NOTE: Those who have soloed a glider are not eligible for glider academies.
NOTE: Those who are who are enrolled in Cadet Wings are ineligible to attend a national activity until they have completed the program or are disenrolled.
Participants
- Completed encampment and recorded in eServices by time of application
- Age 16 by activity start date
- Start application for Student Pilot Certificate--Getting a Student Pilot Certificate is a multi-step process which typically takes 6-8 weeks. If you currently hold a certificate which will expire before 31 December 2023, you need to get a new one issued. There is no charge to create an account and begin the certificate application process. Go to https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx to create an account and begin application. Go to https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/HelpandInfo.aspx?id=5 for help on creating account and applying for a student pilot certificate. If selected to attend, you will have to provide copy of your student pilot certificate to activity staff by the 8 December payment deadline.
- To be eligible to solo, you must hold a valid Third Class Medical Certificate (for a list of Aviation Medical Examiners--AMEs--in your area, go to www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification)
- Hold a government issued photo identification card (driver's license or photo identification card issued by your state or federal government - not a school ID card)
- If you are slotted for the activity, you will need provide proof of citizenship. A list of acceptable documents is listed in Code of Federal Regulations: Title 49:Subtitle B: Chapter XII: Subchapter C; § 1552.3(h). Please follow this link for information regarding why you must bring ORIGINAL and/or UNEXPIRED identification to the academy. http://www.aopa.org/tsa_rule/uscitizen.html. If you are not a US citizen, please contact the activity director when you are slotted for the information to provide in order to participate.
- Bring Pilot Log Book
Staff
Cadets
Cadet staff are not allowed at this activity.
Senior Members
Opportunities for those with cadet supervision, primary flight instruction, mission administration, and/or mission operations experience
Must have a current membership card and be a member in good standing
Must have completed all requirements for initial membership in the Civil Air Patrol (i.e. CPPT)
Flight Instructors - At a minimum, must be a current CAP Instructor Pilot (Check Pilot status Preferred)
Ground Instructors - Must be an appropriately rated FAA Ground Instructor
CAP Van Driver - Must hold a valid CAP Drivers Permit for a 12pax van
How to Apply
Participants
Apply online or on the ncsas.com homepage to connect you to eServices' Registration and Payment System. Applications will be accepted from 15 September onward. Applications submitted after 16 October are accepted but are marked "late" and will be considered AFTER all applications submitted before the deadline. Priority timelines do not apply to staff applications.
Staff
Limited staff positions available to include Finance and MSO. Apply online or on the ncsas.com homepage to connect you to eServices' Registration and Payment System. All staff must apply via eServices, or they will not receive credit for the activity in their records. You will be contacted to let you know whether or not you have not been selected. Applications will be accepted from 15 September onward. Applications submitted after 16 October are accepted but are marked "late" and will be considered AFTER all applications submitted before the deadline.
Financial Support
Go to the eServices CadetInvest Module and apply for Cadet Lift and Take-Off Program Cadet (TOP), to be considered for needs-based financial assistance or NCSA scholarships. Also apply for flight scholarships. These programs are designed to offset costs associated with attending some NCSAs, as well as flight academies. They include payment of your activity fees and transportation to and from the activity. Go to the CadetInvest pages for more details. Deadline to apply for scholarships and financial assistance is 16 October. Being offered financial assistance is not a guarantee of acceptance into an activity. You must compete for and receive a slot at an activity. You will be notified if you are a recipient of financial aid/scholarship before you are required to accept or decline a slot at an activity.
Graduation Requirements
- Actively participate in 80% of the contact hours and not dismissed early for behavior
- Activity Director determines course objectives met
Individual Activity Information
Southeast Region Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- December 27, 2023 - January 5, 2024
- Sebring, FL
- Minimum Age: 16
- $900.00
Application Information
- eServices Short Name: NFA-SER Powered
- Cadet Participant Course #: 455
- Staff Participant Course #: 456
- Activity Full Name: National Flight Academy - Southeast Region Powered Flight Academy
Travel Information
Activity Staff will provide transportation between Southwest International Airport (RSW) in Ft Meyers, FL and the activity location.
HI Wing Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- January 6, 2024 - April 7, 2024
- Distributed Locations, HI
- Minimum Age: 16
- $400.00
Application Information
- eServices Short Name: NFA-HI Wing Powered
- Cadet Participant Course #: 469
- Staff Participant Course #: 470
- Activity Full Name: National Flight Academy - HI Wing Powered Flight Academy (Distributed)
Travel Information
Activity Staff will provide transportation between TBA and the activity location.
NC Wing Richard Augur Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- March 1, 2024 - June 2, 2024
- Ashville, NC
- Minimum Age: 16
- $450.00
Application Information
- eServices Short Name: NFA-NC Wing Powered
- Cadet Participant Course #: 440
- Staff Participant Course #: 441
- Activity Full Name: National Flight Academy - NC Wing Richard Augur Powered Flight Academy (Distributed)
This will be a non-resident (DAY ONLY) activity which will officially start on 1 March 2024 and continue until 2 June 2024. Participants need to live within 75mi radius of Asheville, NC. This activity is limited to 6 Cadets.
Travel Information
Activity Staff will not provide transportation to and from activity location.
AK Wing Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- March 15, 2024 - June 30, 2024
- Distributed Locations, AK
- Minimum Age: 16
- $800.00
Application Information
- eServices Short Name: NFA-AK Wing Powered
- Cadet Participant Course #: 427
- Staff Participant Course #: 428
- Activity Full Name: National Flight Academy - Alaska Wing Powered Flight Academy (Distributed)
Travel Information
Activity Staff will provide transportation between Fairbanks International Airport, AK (FAI) and the activity location.
MD Wing Robert Ayres Solo & Ground Academy
Basic Information
- May 17, 2024 - July 7, 2024
- Hagerstown, MD
- Minimum Age: 16
- $900.00
Application Information
- eServices Short Name: NFA-MD Wing Robert Ayres
- Cadet Participant Course #: 409
- Staff Participant Course #: 410
- Activity Full Name: NFA-MD Wing Robert Ayres Solo & Ground Powered Flight Academy
NOTE to applicants: This flight academy also includes a full ground school which requires attending 2 ground school weekends:TBD May and TBD June.
Travel Information
Activity Staff does not provide transportation Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall (BWI); Dulles International (IAD).
TX Wing Shirley Martin Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- June 1, 2024 - June 8, 2024
- Nacogdoches, TX
- Minimum Age: 16
- $900.00
Application Information
- eServices Short Name: NFA-TX Wing Shirley Martin
- Cadet Participant Course #: 384
- Staff Participant Course #: 387
- Activity Full Name: National Flight Academy - TX Wing Shirley Martin Cadet Powered Flight Academy
Travel Information
Activity Staff will provide transportation between George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX (KIAH) and the activity location.
Great Lakes Region Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- June 7, 2024 - June 17, 2024
- Oshkosh, WI
- Minimum Age: 16
- $900.00
Application Information
- eServices Short Name: NFA-GLR
- Cadet Participant Course #: 239
- Staff Participant Course #: 240
- Activity Full Name: National Flight Academy-Great Lakes Region Powered Flight Academy
Travel Information
Activity Staff will provide transportation between TBD and the activity location.
Southwest Region Glider Flight Academy
Basic Information
- June 12, 2024 - June 22, 2024
- Socorro, NM
- Minimum Age: 14
- $900.00
Application Information
- eServices Short Name: NFA-SWR
- Cadet Participant Course #: 405
- Staff Participant Course #: 406
- Activity Full Name: NFA-Southwest Region Glider Flight Academy
Travel Information
Activity Staff will provide transportation between Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) and the activity location.
Northcentral Region Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- June 13, 2024 - June 27, 2024
- Fremont, NE
- Minimum Age: 16
- $900.00
Application Information
- eServices Short Name: NFA-NCR
- Cadet Participant Course #: 229
- Staff Participant Course #: 230
- Activity Full Name: NFA-North Central Regional Powered Flight Academy
Travel Information
Activity Staff will provide transportation between Epply Omaha Airport (KOMA) and the activity location.
Southwest Region Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- June 13, 2024 - June 23, 2024
- Ada, OK
- Minimum Age: 16
- $900.00
Application Information
Travel Information
IL Wing Lt Col Raymond Johnson Flight Academy
Basic Information
- June 14, 2024 - June 29, 2024
- Mattoon, IL
- Minimum Age: N/A
- Varies
Application Information
Travel Information
NJ Wing Falcon Flight Powered Academy
Basic Information
- July 5, 2024 - July 13, 2024
- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
- Minimum Age: 16
- $900.00
Application Information
Travel Information
UT Wing Glider Flight Academy
Basic Information
- Minimum Age: 16
Application Information
Travel Information
Northeast Region Glider Flight Academy
Basic Information
- Minimum Age: 16
Application Information
Travel Information
TX Wing Glider Flight Academy
Basic Information
- Minimum Age: 16
Application Information
Travel Information
Southeast Region Glider Flight Academy
Basic Information
- Minimum Age: 16
Application Information
Travel Information
MAR Col Roland Butler Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- Minimum Age: 16
Application Information
Travel Information
WA Wing Joint Flight Academy-Desert Eagle
Basic Information
- Minimum Age: 16
Application Information
Travel Information
NY Wing Powered Flight Academy
Basic Information
- Minimum Age: 16
Application Information
Travel Information
Northeast Region Glider Flight Academy
Basic Information
- Minimum Age: 16
Application Information
Travel Information
National Virtual Private Pilot Ground School
Basic Information
- Minimum Age: 16