Chain of command
Aerospace
Basic Knowledge
100

Who is the National Commander?

Major General Mark E. Smith

100

What type of single engine powered aircrafts CAP uses?

Cesanas 

100

When was CAP founded?

December 1, 1941

200

Who is the squadron commander?

Lt. Col Watts

200

What is the "stearing" system of A aircraft?

A yoke 

200

How much O-flights can you go on?

5

300

Who is the group commander?

Lt. Col Pamela Saile

300

What are the 3 axes of an airplane?

Longitudinal axis, Lateral axis, and Vertical axis

300

What is CAP's core values?

Integrity, Respect, Exenllence in all we do, and Volunteer service

400

Who is the wing commander?

Col Rajesh Kothari

400

What are the 4 forces acting on a aircraft in flight?

Thrust, gravity, drag, and lift

400

What are Civil Air Patrol's missions?

Cadet programs, Emergency Services, and Aerospace education 

500

Who is the region commander?

Col Matthew R. Creed

500

What is the tetrahedron?

It is a wind indicator.

500

Who was the first National Commander of CAP?

Major General John F. Curry

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