Pilot Onboarding
Once you have become a Civil Air Patrol (CAP) member you will begin your level 1 training. This is similar to the training you recieve when you start a new corporate job. We know you are eger to get into the cockpit and we can't wait to start your pilot onboarding.
Becoming a Civil Air Patrol pilot can be rewarding and fulfilling, as a CAP pilot you are given the opportunity to fly aircraft that are part of the world’s largest fleet of Cessna aircraft. In CAP’s status as the auxiliary of the US Air Force, the Air Force provides funds for us to procure aircraft to replace our aircraft as they age and to preform maintenance. The Air Force expects all CAP members to respect the aircraft that we’ve been provide and treat them as your own. CAP’s fleet of aircraft primarily consists of C-172, C-182, C-206, GA-8, all of which your could get checked out in. In Northern Michigan we have a Cessna 182.
As a pilot, you’ll come into the organization as a VFR pilot but depending on experience you can quickly move from VFR pilot to transportation pilot to mission pilot. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with, and fly cadets as an orientation pilot if that’s what you enjoy. Some of these terms may be new to you but the information below will hopefully clear things up.
Although getting checked out in a CAP aircraft can seem difficult at times, it really isn’t that difficult when you look at what you can do for yourself, your community, and the nation. To help you through, the Tip of the Mitt Composite Squadron will provide a mentor to help you through the process. If you ever have questions don’t hesitate to ask!
Step 1 - Join CAP!
Step 2 - Read the Pilot Onboarding Pamphlet, CAPP 70-12 on the publications web site at: Pilot Onboarding Pamphlet
Step 3 - Scan your pilot documents for upload into eServices. See page 8 of the Pilot Onboarding Pamphlet
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Pilot Certificate
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Instructor Certificate (if applicable)
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Medical Certificate / Basic Med Documentation (if applicable)
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Evidence of Flight Review (logbook entry, FAA Wings Certificate, etc.)
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Logbook endorsements for High Performance and Complex (if applicable)
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Most recent logbook page showing total PIC and cross-country time
Step 4 - Reivew the onboarding syllabus on page 4 and 5 within CAPS 71-1 Aircrew Training, Airplane
