Random Griz Aviation Musings

[ChuckMK23]

Ab initio CAP pilot? What is that like? How do graduates serve? Min payback? Locations?

Mostly for cadets. The are fully paid flight training programs for Private Pilot and Instrument. Adult members have a subsidized program to CFI. Funded by the AF. The AF believes the pool of new pilots in US is a strategic, big picture capability.

Training for active duty AF members is done by CAP in 182, to prepare for UPT.

 

[ChuckMK23]

and, breaking.. Thank you Mr. President!

 

[FLGUY]

and, breaking.. Thank you Mr. President!

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I wonder how many commands aren’t already doing this. Every command I’ve ever been a part of offers a 72 at worst, or a 96 typically. (Deployment notwithstanding).

 

[hscs]

I wonder how many commands aren’t already doing this. Every command I’ve ever been a part of offers a 72 at worst, or a 96 typically. (Deployment notwithstanding).

This is a thing for the civilians. Military can set the rules you mentioned.

 

[FLGUY]

This is a thing for the civilians. Military can set the rules you mentioned.

Ah that makes sense.

 

[Random8145]

Mostly for cadets. The are fully paid flight training programs for Private Pilot and Instrument. Adult members have a subsidized program to CFI. Funded by the AF. The AF believes the pool of new pilots in US is a strategic, big picture capability.

Training for active duty AF members is done by CAP in 182, to prepare for UPT.

That is actually a good point. You often hear about the idea of a country having a large pool of young men familiar with military skills to draw upon if needed (like guns) but having a large pool of civilian pilots is also a good idea.