On January 1st, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) opened applications for their flight training scholarships! Last year more than $1 million were awarded. For more information, see the link below. https://generalaviationnews.com/2021/01/01/aopa-opens-applications-for-flight-training-scholarships-2/?fbclid=IwAR1-xCG7pw4ilwtOtLAKf8iKdBi8CHCInr48agBAzBAuh13zOuRISwtFagU
Calling all CAP cadets! Interested in learning more about small Unmanned Aircraft Systems? Go to this link from the Unmanned Safety Institute for free and discounted training opportunities!
C/Col Iva Hammitt of the Minnesota Wing has been selected as Civil Air Patrol's Cadet of the Year. She will be honored at the 2020 National Conference in August. Congratulations!
General Carl A. Spaatz Award Ceremony Please join Brigadier General Edward Phelka National Vice Commander of Civil Air Patrol in congratulating Cadet Colonel Alexander D. Dvorak St. Cloud Composite Squadron for earning the General Carl A. Spaatz Award (#2269) March 29, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Sauk Rapids Junior High School...
Check out the news article written about the NCR Joint Flight Academy in Mankato! https://www.keyc.com/2019/07/19/cadets-train-national-flight-academy/?fbclid=IwAR1jftdb8JmeM-n7X3rne_fSpc0G3YLDWAD1OyCgveKqsnZsjjRgVqf9-ak
Minnesota Wing will be hosting a Region Cadet Leadership School this Summer and is now accepting staff applications for the activity! The RCLS will be from 20-24 July 2019 at the Ironwood Springs Camp near Rochester, MN. If you are interested, please email the MNWG Director of Cadet Programs, Lt...
Col Regena Aye attended the Mankato Composite Squadron Award Night, 16 May 2019. Col Aye presented C/Lt Col Annalisa Tostenson received her Eaker Award and Col Garlough presented C/Capt Katherine Tostenson with her Earhart Award. Maj Blane Pierson achieved Level 5 and was presented the Gill Robb Wilson Award by...