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Now is the time to add the Flight Encampment 2012 to your summer calendar.  The encampment will be held at the Camp Boucher CAP facility at Ephrata, Washington from 24 July through 5 August 2012.

All of the necessary instructions, forms and documents are available below.


             >> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<

The Encampment fees are:
Basic Glider Students            $565.00
Advanced Glider Students    $880.00
 Powered Students                $1,235.00
Cadet and Senior Staff           $135.00

The fees will cover all expenses including flight and ground training, pilot logbook if required, wings, food and lodging. 

A $200 refundable deposit will be required from students. If more students apply that we can handle a waiting list will be established. To be on the waiting list the student must register and submit the $200 deposit.

The staff fee can be prorated for those not able to support all dates.

 Cadets must have their parent or guardian’s and Squadron Commander’s signature on the WA Form 23. CAP members from other Wings (states) must submit a letter with their Wing Commander’s signature giving permission to attend the Encampment.

 Airplane students will receive approximately 9 hours of flight training and may be charged for any extra flight time.  

Basic Glider students will receive approximately 25 ground tow and 5 aero tow flights.

Advanced Glider Students will receive approximately 15 aero tow flights.


Application Requirements

 Application Requirements:  Basic Glider Student

            14 years old            

            Completed the second achievement of the Cadet Program

            Completed a Class A Encampment

            Weight between 100 and 180 pounds    

            Have a FAA Student Pilot’s Certificate (FAA medical is NOT required)

            Submit WA Wing forms 23 and 24 filled in completely including all entries on the

                       medical form WWF24 

            Submit an essay describing why you want to attend the Flight Encampment and

                       outlining your goals in aviation. 

            See the Flight Encampment Instructions below for the complete registration requirements.

Application Requirements:  Advanced Glider Students

           14 years old by 25 July 2011

            Completed the second achievement of the Cadet Program

            Must have completed a CAP Basic Glider course or have completed training

                      through  solo with an approved gliding club or school.

            Completed a Class A Encampment

             Weight between 100 and 180 pounds

            This course will concentrate on studies in preparation for the FAA written test. This
             course is  more advanced that the Basic course and will include instruction in 
             thermalling, cross-country techniques and all required maneuvers contained in the
             FAA Practical Test Standards for a glider private pilot license

             Have a FAA Student Pilot’s Certificate (FAA medical is NOT required)

             Submit WA Wing forms 23 and 24 filled in completely including all entries on the
                   medical form  WWF24 

             Submit an essay describing why you want to attend the Flight Encampment and 
                   outlining  your goals in aviation.

             See the Flight Encampment Instructions below for the complete registration requirements.

 Application Requirements:  Power Students

            16 years old by 25 July 2011

             Completed the fourth achievement of the Cadet Program

             Completed a Class A Encampment

             Not taking medication and have a FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate and Student 

                  Pilot’s Certificate

             Proof of US citizenship. For non citizens, have papers showing you are registered

                  with the TSA to allow flight  training. A copy of proof of U S citizenship or TSA

                  approval must be included in the package mailed to the address in the Flight 

                  Encampment Instructions document. The original of this document must brought to

                  the Encampment. It will be returned after review by the flight instructor

             Submit WA Wing forms 23 and 24 filled in completely including all entries on the

                    medical form WWF 24

             Submit an essay describing why you want to attend the Flight Encampment and 

                    outlining your goals in aviation.

             See the Flight Encampment Instructions below for the complete registration requirements.

Application Requirements:  Cadet Staff

             Completed a Class A Encampment

             Submit a resume

             See the Flight Encampment Instructions below for the complete registration requirements.


For All Applicants:

            You will receive an email to inform you whether or not you have been selected to attend the Flight Encampment. If we have more applicants that we can accept a waiting list will be established.  If you are placed on the waiting list you will be notified. Do not go to Camp Boucher unless you receive a notification that you have been accepted.

Partial scholarships may be available. The scholarship amount would depend on need and the number of scholarship applications.  Primary criteria for a scholarship are based on financial need, satisfactory progress in the Cadet Program and desire for learning to fly.  Applications are submitted on a CAPF 95 form and attach a letter describing your career goals and desire to learn to fly.  It is not required to attach a photograph to the CAPF 95.  The Unit Commander must verify financial need by endorsing the applicant’s letter, the CAPF95, or by letter.

HERE ARE THE FORMS AND DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD, READ AND COMPLETE PER THE FLIGHT ENCAMPMENT INSTRUCTIONS DOCUMENT:

2012 Flight Encampment Operations Orders  

2012 Flight Encampment Instructions  

Flight Encampment Driving Directions

Student Pilot license info

Solo Pilot eServices Help

Applicants will need to download, complete and mail the following items along with their checks to the address in the Flight Encampment Instructions document:

Forms to be filled out and signed by the applicant, their parents (cadets) and unit Commander:

Flight Encampment Code of Conduct      read, sign and mail with the application package   

Packing List     read, sign and mail with the application package  

WWF23   Cadet Activity Application  complete, read, sign and mail with the application package

WWF 27  Senior Activity Application  complete, read, sign and mail with the application package

WWF24    Medical Information  complete, read, sign and mail with the application package

CAPF60   Emergency Contact Information  complete, read, sign and mail with the application package

A short essay describing the reason for attending the Flight Encampment and their goals in aviation

CAPF95    Scholarship Application complete, read, sign and mail with the application package

Partial scholarships for cadets may be available, please see flight encampment instructions.

If you have any questions, contact the Encampment Project Officer at majormiket@me.com 

Michael Talley Major, CAP

Flight Encampment Project Officer


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