Glider Program Glider Program Roundtable Roundtable
Civil Air PatrolCivil Air Patrol
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SSA/CAP Memorandum of AgreementSSA/CAP Memorandum of Agreement
SSA/CAP MOA SigningSSA/CAP MOA Signing
MOA renewed for the long termMOA renewed for the long term
Supplements the glider program for cadet Supplements the glider program for cadet orientation flights where corporate gliders are not orientation flights where corporate gliders are not availableavailable
Free Cadet Electronic MembershipFree Cadet Electronic Membership
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Winch Program OverviewWinch Program Overview
Two recent purchasesTwo recent purchases
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Website Update to CAPR 60-1Website Update to CAPR 60-1
Glider, Tow Plane and Launch InstructionsGlider, Tow Plane and Launch Instructions
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Care and Feeding of GlidersCare and Feeding of Gliders
Funds are available for tow ropes, tow rings and Funds are available for tow ropes, tow rings and other support material reimbursement though CAPF other support material reimbursement though CAPF 176 w/receipts176 w/receipts
Glider maintenance/repairs should be a priorityGlider maintenance/repairs should be a priority
Does not have to be a CAMS facilityDoes not have to be a CAMS facility
Must have liability insurance ($500K) or work Must have liability insurance ($500K) or work under contract with a CAMSunder contract with a CAMS
FAX/Email CAPF 176 for maintenance requestFAX/Email CAPF 176 for maintenance request
Cc DCS/Ops on emailCc DCS/Ops on email
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Care and Feeding of GlidersCare and Feeding of Gliders
What are the tie-down requirements for each model What are the tie-down requirements for each model of glider?of glider?
What is the minimum tensile strength required for What is the minimum tensile strength required for tie-down ropes?tie-down ropes?
Should the tie-downs be tight or somewhat loose?Should the tie-downs be tight or somewhat loose?
What is causing the damage to our canopies and What is causing the damage to our canopies and hinges?hinges?
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Things to considerThings to consider
Glider PrioritiesGlider Priorities
Cadet Orientation Rides is #1Cadet Orientation Rides is #1
Cadet Flight TrainingCadet Flight Training
Senior member currencySenior member currency
Senior member Flight TrainingSenior member Flight Training
The ratio of the number of cadets vs number of The ratio of the number of cadets vs number of glider o-rides is poor in many casesglider o-rides is poor in many cases
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Use of SSA facilities where corporate gliders are not Use of SSA facilities where corporate gliders are not located is authorized for cadet orientation flightslocated is authorized for cadet orientation flights
Commercial tows are authorized when CAP tow Commercial tows are authorized when CAP tow planes are not availableplanes are not available
Hold Harmless Agreements Hold Harmless Agreements
Think outside the box to get cadets to glider Think outside the box to get cadets to glider locationslocations
Weekend bivouacWeekend bivouac
Wing glider academiesWing glider academies
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Things to considerThings to consider
Good and consistent utilization Good and consistent utilization
Will allow us to growWill allow us to grow
May give us the opportunity to refurb some of May give us the opportunity to refurb some of the SGS 2-33s and increase the fleetthe SGS 2-33s and increase the fleet
Only 48 gliders in 26 wingsOnly 48 gliders in 26 wings
Minimum flight requirement per year 200Minimum flight requirement per year 200
Adequate funding to reach and exceed goalsAdequate funding to reach and exceed goals
Gliderless wings want the chance to prove Gliderless wings want the chance to prove themselves, if others can’tthemselves, if others can’t
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Oh yeah, Glides don’t eat, Oh yeah, Glides don’t eat, they simply only sail on a they simply only sail on a sea of air. sea of air.
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