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Col Joseph S. King, CAP -- Public Affairs Officer
Lt Col Paul R. Hertel, CAP -- Deputy Public Affairs Officer
February 23, 2010
Illinois Wing CAP receives FAA safety award
West Chicago, Illinois -- The Illinois Wing Civil Air Patrol recently received the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) honor, the FAASTeam Aviation Safety Award.
Illinois Wing Director of Safety, Maj. Corey Stohlquist received the award on behalf of the Illinois Wing, presented by FAASTeam Program Manager Carolyn Remol on February 8, 2010. Ceremonies were held at a FAASTeam CFI Workshop at the Hilton Garden Inn in Saint Charles, IL.
A letter from the FAASTeam Great Lakes Region Manager, Valerie Palazzolo that was presented along with the award states:
"During the period of July 2009 through December 2009, the Great Lakes FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) was committed to increasing pilot participation in the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.
"The Illinois Wing of Civil Air Patrol accepted this challenge and conducted a major project that far exceeded prior expectations. Under the lead of Capt. Mordechai Levin, the WINGS Campaign Project Officer, CAP helped the Illinois FAA Safety Team outperform all other States in the Nation in the percentage increase of WINGS phase completions. Working together with the FAA Safety Team, CAP demonstrated its capacity as a partner of choice to promote aviation safety. The many hours donated to promote airmen participation in aviation safety training and pilot proficiency led to a 60% increase in pilot participation in the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program in Illinois.
"The assistance to the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team in providing counsel to the FAASTeam and FAASTeam Representatives has further improved aviation safety in Illinois. As role models and leaders, the Civil Air Patrol has energized others to become involved in all aspects of aviation safety... We take this opportunity to thank the Civil Air Patrol for your exemplary volunteers, dedication to aviation safety and enthusiasm promoting the FAA Safety Team."
CAP members who complete any phase of this program are eligible to wear the PPP patch on flight clothing.
Contact:
Capt. Mordechai Levin
Group 2 Aerospace Education Officer
mordechailevin@hotmail.com
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February 23, 2010
Google News Alert:
High school senior builds a flight simulator
It is so large and complex that it is currently being held at the Civil Air Patrol Squadron. It has five different computers for five different tasks.
KXRM
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February 3, 2010
ILWG Squadron receives AFA award
The Air Force Association announced that Illinois Wing's Lt. Col. Julius Jackson Composite Squadron was selected to receive one on 20 aerospace education grants awarded to CAP squadrons.
According to the AFA Website, "These AFA grants, each $250, are awarded four times each year, twice to units and twice to educators. These AFA grants were distributed to 20 squadrons for use in any Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) activity or materials that promote aerospace education.
The Air Force Association advocates education in these crucial subjects to develop the skills necessary for the 21st Century jobs in fields sustaining U.S. air power. Use of the grants includes purchasing textbooks, materials, or activities such as field trips to aerospace museums.
"'The next generation of aerospace development will be vital to the future of the nation,' said S. Sanford Schlitt, Vice Chairman of the Board, Aerospace Education. 'These grants increase the visibility of the aerospace career field for some talented students.'”
The official results are available on the AFA Website at: http://www.afa.org/media/press/CAP_Squad.asp
Congratulations to the cadet and senior members at Lt. Col. Julius Jackson Composite Squadron.
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December 17, 2009
106th Anniversary of Powered Flight
Today, December 17, 2009, marks a milestone in aviation history. According to the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, “Orville Wright made the first sustained, controlled power airplane flight in the Kill Devil Hills, near Kitty Hawk. In the fourth, and longest flight of the day, the Wright Flyer flew 852 feet in 59 seconds.” Ask any CAP cadet for the distance, time and altitude of the first flight.
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December 1, 2009
Civil Air Patrol celebrating 68th anniversary
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – The 58,000 citizen volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol will mark CAP’s 68th anniversary on Dec. 1. The celebration commemorates the rich history of vigilant service provided by the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force over the past seven decades.
The all-volunteer, nonprofit organization was founded on Dec. 1, 1941, less than a week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor led to America’s involvement in World War II. Its members soon proved their worth by conducting aerial patrols, vigilance that discouraged and eventually stopped deadly German U-boat attacks on shipping in American waterways. Fifty-nine heroic members died; 26 were lost at sea; and seven others were seriously injured while carrying out CAP missions during the war.
“Our citizen volunteers have a proud legacy of selfless service to their country and their communities. They truly go above and beyond each day, giving their best as needs arise,” said Maj. Gen. Amy Courter, CAP’s national commander.
“This occasion provides citizens across America the opportunity to honor Civil Air Patrol and its members. Be sure to say ‘thanks’ to these unsung heroes in your communities who provide such vigilant service, often without fanfare. Each day, through their volunteer efforts, our members help save lives and preserve liberty for all.”
As the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, today’s Civil Air Patrol performs a multitude of missions in communities throughout the nation’s 50 states and Puerto Rico:
- CAP responds day or night when planes are overdue and emergency locator transmitters go off. Its volunteers perform 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions, as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, and were credited by the AFRCC with saving 91 lives in fiscal year 2008.
- CAP provides disaster relief during hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes and countless other emergencies. In addition, members perform homeland security and counterdrug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies.
- CAP plays a leading role in aerospace education and mentors more than 23,000 young Americans through its cadet program. By partnering with 900 educators nationwide, members nurture the talents of generations of the nation’s sons and daughters with cadet programs that stress leadership and moral responsibility and teach aviation and emergency response skills.
Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 58,000 members nationwide. CAP performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 91 lives in fiscal year 2008. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 23,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 68 years. For more information on CAP, please visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
Release from National Headquarters CAP:
December 1, 1941
Administrative Order No.9
Establishing Civil Air Patrol
By virtue of the authority vested in me through my appointment as United States Director of the Office of Civilian Defense, through the Executive Order of the President creating said Office, dated May 20, 1941. I have caused to be created and organized a branch of this Office of volunteers for the purpose of enlisting and training personnel to aid in the national defense of the United States, designated as the Civil Air Patrol.
In conformity with said organization, Major General John F. Curry, U.S.A. Air Corps has been assigned to this office by the U.S. Army and designated by me as its National Commander. Said organization shall be formed as outlined in the attached chart, which is made a part of this Order as if written herein in full. The Civil Air Patrol shall carry out such Orders and directives as are issued to it by the Director of Civilian Defense. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the National Commander to see that the objectives and purposes and orders issued in conformity with the policy of this office are carried out and that all activities are reported regularly to the Director through the Aviation Aide.
All enlistments and appointments in the Civil Air Patrol may be disapproved by the Director of the Office of Civilian Defense.
/s/. F. H. LaGuardia
F. H. LaGuardia
U.S. Director of
Civilian Defense
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