Basic Knowledge
Core Values
Integrity
Volunteer Service
Excellence
Respect
52 Wings
There are 52 wings, one for each state, including D.C and Puerto Rico
When was Civil Air Patrol founded, and by who?
December 1st, 1941
by The Honorable Gill Robb Wilson
1st Artificial Satellite
Sputnik 1
National Commander
Maj. Gen. Edward D. Phelka, CAP
Motto
Semper Vigilans (Latin for: Always Vigilant)
National HQ Location
Maxwell Airforce Base Montgomery, Alabama
First National Commander of CAP was
Maj Gen. John F. Curry, U.S.A.A.C.
1st Female Pilot to Attempt to fly Around the World
Amelia Earhart
Vice National Commander
Brig. Gen. Regena M. Aye, CAP
Cadet Honor Code
I shall not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate anyone among us who does.
Name 3 of The EIGHT Regions
Northeast Southwest
Pacific Mid Atlantic
North Central Rocky Mountains
Southeast Great Lakes
First Charmen of CAP National Board
Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, U.S.A.F.
The FOUR Forces of Flight
Drag
Gravity
Lift
Thrust
Northeast Region Commander
Col. Everett C. Hume, CAP
The THREE Main Missions
Cadet Programs
Emergency Services
Aerospace Education
Cap Organization
National - Northeastern Region - NY Wing - Long Island Group - 9th Suffolk Cadet Squadron
Creation of the Cadet Program
October 1st, 1942
1st human to travel into space
Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin
NY Wing Commander
Col. William Martin, CAP
Cadet Oath
I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.
Name 3 of The NINE Groups of NY Wing
South Eastern Western NY
Central NY New York City
Long Island Finger Lakes
Catskill Mountain Mid Eastern
South Central
When did congress pass Public law 476, that made CAP a non-profit organization?
July 1st, 1946
Main CAP Aircraft
Cessna 172 (commonly flown0
Cessna 182 (commonly flown)
Cessna 206
GA-8
L.I Group Commander
Maj Andreas Niens, CAP