Aerospace Ed
What does the acronym "FAA" stand for?
Federal Aviation Administration
What is the name of the device used to stop severe bleeding by applying pressure to a limb?
Tourniquet
What is the first milestone in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program?
Curry Achievement
In what year was the Civil Air Patrol founded?
1941
Who is your Cadet Commander? (Full Tittle)
C/Capt Oliver Dabrowski
What force helps airplanes overcome gravity and stay airborne?
Lift
What does the acronym "SAREX" stand for in Civil Air Patrol operations?
Search and Rescue Exercise
What is the highest achievement a cadet can earn in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program?
The General Carl A. Spaatz Award
Who was the first National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol?
Maj Gen John F. Curry C.A.P.
Who is your Squadron Commander?
Lt. Col Sean E. Neal
What is the name of the force that opposes an aircraft's motion through the air?
Drag
What is the first thing you should do when you come across someone who appears to be injured?
Assess the scene for safety before approaching the injured person.
What is the name of the program that allows cadets to attend a week-long activity to experience a military-style training environment?
Encampment
Who is known as the founder of the Civil Air Patrol?
Gill Robb Wilson
Who is the National Commander?
Maj Gen Regina M. Aye CAP
What is the force that pulls an aircraft forward?
Thrust
What does ELT stand for and what is its purpose in aviation?
Emergency Location Transmitter, used to locate downed aircraft.
What is the Cadet Oath?
"I pledge to 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."
What year did the Civil Air Patrol begin its cadet program?
1942
Who is the Wing Commander?
Col William F. Martin III CAP
What is the name of the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole?
Meridian
What is the main goal of the Civil Air Patrol’s emergency services?
To conduct search and rescue missions, disaster relief, and other humanitarian missions.
What is the name of the program that allows cadets to explore potential careers in aviation and aerospace?
Cadet Wings Program.
What 2 things were the primary missions of the Civil Air Patrol during World War II?
Coastal Patrol and Submarine Detection
Who is the Region Commander?
Col James A. Ridley CAP