Pilot Onboarding
What to Expect on Your Form 5 (Presentation)
How to Become A CAP Pilot
Also reference CAPP 70-12
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Join CAP
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Your CAP membership paperwork must be sent in and approved.
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Check for $65 to “Civil Air Patrol”
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Fingerprint Card
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CAP Senior Member Application
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Complete Level One
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Complete online course via Learning Management System on eServices
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Complete in-person Level 1 briefing
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Complete Cadet Protections (CPPT)
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Complete in-person briefing
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Get a CAP Uniform (polo uniform is preferred, and cheap. Purchase the polo shirt from http://www.civilairpatrolstore.com)
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Complete Aircraft Ground Handling (via eServices)
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Complete CAP Form 5 Prep Flight
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Contact a CAP pilot and arrange a familiarization flight to prepare you for your Form 5 (CAP Checkride)
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Complete CAP Form 5 Checkride in Cessna 172
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Complete the CAPF 70-5Q-A (done on paper and brought to your checkride) (see CAP Forms)
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Print the CAPF 70-5A (bring with you to checkride) (see CAP Forms)
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Schedule your checkride with a CAP Check Pilot
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Submit your Qualifications in Ops Quals (to access Ops Quals, login to eServices, go to Operations > Operations Qualifications. In Ops Quals, under Pilot, click Airplane to enter your qualifications, enter everything, even if you don’t need it for CAP).
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Upload documents into Ops Quals (This documentation is to “prove” items listed above. It should include all applicable documents, logbook endorsements, etc)
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Pilot Certificate
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Medical Certificate
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Form 5 (signed)
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High Performance Endorsement (if applicable)
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Total PIC Time
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Complete abbreviated Form 5's in other aircraft as desired (C182, G1000, GA8, etc)