South Dakota Wing, CAP, made connections at the state emergency managers conference September 16-17.
Colonels Kevin Pegelow and Michael Marek had great conversations with existing partner agencies and made contacts with possible new partners.
For the county emergency managers, the colonels repeatedly made the point that it is a vital part of CAP’s mission to support state, local and tribal agency needs, like serving as a force extender for missing persons searches and storm damage assessment.
Members of SD Wing's Crazy Horse Composite Squadron participated in the recent American Legion Post 46 Flag Retirement Ceremony.
Cadets assisted in folding flags before the ceremony, and each member had the opportunity to present one flag for dignified disposal.
The Cadet Orientation Flight (O-Ride) program is designed to introduce CAP cadets to aviation through hands-on flights in powered aircraft. SDWG has been working hard this summer to make sure every cadet gets their first o-ride within the first few months of joining, to introduce them to aviation. “O-Ride” may sound simple, but a successful orientation flight takes a lot of planning behind the scenes. From coordinating with the squadron and preparing the aircraft to briefing cadets and completing the paperwork afterward, there are quite a few steps involved before anyone ever leaves the ground. The good news, with a little planning, the process can run smoothly, and most importantly, cadets get an exciting and safe introduction to aviation.
MANKATO, Minn. — Cadet Maj. James Fenton of Civil Air Patrol's Fort Snelling Cadet Squadron earned his certified flight instructor-instrument (CFII) certificate Aug. 28 at Mankato Regional Airport.
Fenton completed his check ride with designated pilot examiner and CAP member Catherine Plasschaert in a Cessna 172. The CFII certificate qualifies him to provide flight instruction to pilots training for an instrument rating.
