National Glider Academy 2008  --  NFA-GLI08-Hobbs

Wow, what a blast.  We're all done.  See below for link to all 3,006 pictures.  This page is being updated.

Way to go Bob Lynn..  One of his cadets, Matt Ramage went home, took and passed his Prvt Glider rating.  Very big congrats to Matt.

This page is a "work in progress", so come back often for updates.  Last update was on 07/04/2008.

The Colorado Wing and  the The New Mexico Wing Glider Programs have joined forces providing a very unique Glider experience, both sponsoring the National Glider Academy 2008.

Academy location  --  Hobbs, NM

The dates are: May 31, 2008 - arrival, through June 15, 2008 - departure.

 Hosted will be a "Basic" Academy for 10 Cadets and an "Advanced" Academy for 15 Cadets.  This is a "Cadet only" Academy.  The Cadet must be age 14 at least 7 days before the Academy start.  This allows time to get their Student Pilot Certificate prior to coming.

Basic Academy Requirements:

  • No Glider experience.
  • The desire to learn to fly a Glider.

    • What Basic training will be provided:

  • Basic to advanced skills as required by the FAA private pilot Glider PTS.
  • Ground instruction leading toward your Private Glider rating.


    • Advanced Academy Requirements:

  • Have a minimum of 30 Glider flights, from any source,  by the start of the Academy.
  • Have soloed or be close to soloing a Glider.
  • The desire to improve your skills leading towards your Private Glider Rating.
  • Open only for Student Pilots without any ratings.

    • What Advanced training will be provided:

  • Learn and hone all your advanced skills.
  • Ground instruction needed for your Private Glider rating.
  • Cross country skills.
  • If you are advanced enough and ready, depending on a DPE's availability, we might be able to set you up for your Practical Flight Test (ages 16 and over).

    • Important Note: The maximum fully clothed weigh limitation of a Cadet is 210#s.

     

    To sign up:
    On Nov. 1, National CAP will announce the NCSA activities for 2008.  Between Dec. 1, 2007 and Jan 15th, 2008,  please log into CAP EServices, click on the left side menu "NCSA Main Menu".  Follow the menu options and instructions there and on the National website.  If you don't presently have an EServices account, it's suggested you create one well in advance.  Make sure you sign-up early.  Be aware there is a new ranking system to choose who will be accepted.  Click here for details.  There are important dates listed in this memo.  Please see your AE Director for help.

    NHQ will announce who has been slotted on March 1, 2008.

    Please review the CAP National website for additional details:
    Application Instructions
    Ranking System Memo
    Cadet Programs
    Cadet Special Activities
    Glider Programs 2008


    Starting June 2008, we will put on this site up-to-date Academy photos.
    --- National Glider Academy Photos for 2008 -- Complete.  All 3006 photos are up.
    --- National Glider Videos for 2008 -- To be put up.
    --- CO National Glider Academy Photos for 2007
    --- NM Glider Encampment Photos for 2007
    --- NM Glider Encampment Photos for 2006

     

    For more information, contact either:
    , Capt., CAP
    National Glider Academy Director 2008
    Colorado Wing Glider Program Manager
    303.582.1008 Voice
    303.582.3207 Fax


    , Capt., CAP
    Vice National Glider Academy Director 2008
    New Mexico Wing Glider Program Manager
    505.363.6614 Cell


    The Gliders You'll be Flying --

    Two(2) Blanik L-23 Gliders, provided by the NM Wing.
    Two(2) Schleicher ASK-21 fiberglass Gliders, provided by the Colorado Wing.
    One(1) Schweizer SGS 2-33 Glider, provided by the Arizona Wing.

    Academy Staff --

    Academy Director ---- Capt. Sam Streger -- CO Wing
    Vice Academy Director ---- Capt. Brian Morrison -- NM Wing
    Chief Flight Instructor ---- Capt. Sam Streger -- CO Wing
    Towing Operations ---- Capt. Bob Lynn  -- CO Wing
    Safety Officer ---- LtCol. Lou Braddi -- NM Wing
    Liaison Officer ---- Capt. Sam Streger -- CO Wing
    Accommodations Coordinator ---- Capt. Sam Streger -- CO Wing
    Ground Operations ---- David R Simonson -- NM Wing
    Ground Operations ---- David Braddi -- NM Wing
    Logistics ---- SM Rick Mason -- CO Wing
    Logistics ---- Capt. David Gregor -- NM Wing
    Logistics ---- LtCol. Jim Webb -- AZ Wing
    Ground School Operations ---- All the Instructors
    Flight Releases ---- Capt. Sam Streger -- CO Wing
    Communications Officer ---- David R Simonson -- NM Wing
    Cadet Commander - Carolyn Mackley -- NM Wing
    Vice Cadet Commanders ---- Dillon Garvin and Traverse Garvin -- CO Wing
    Winch ground transport services ---- Maj. Bruce Hertelendy -- CO Wing
    WMIRS data entry ---- Capt. Walter Dutton -- NM Wing
    WMIRS data entry ---- LtCol. Ron Offley -- NM Wing
    Flight Release data entry ---- Capt. Walter Dutton -- NM Wing

    MANY, MANY thanks to the following for all they did in helping with the Winch --
    Frank Whiteley
    Jim Pilkington
    Bill Daniels


    Instructors --

    Capt. Brian Morrison  --  NM Wing
    LtCol. Jer/ Eberhard  --  CO Wing
    Capt. Sam Streger  --  CO Wing
    Capt. John Campbell  --  CO Wing
    LtCol.. Roland Dewing  --  NM Wing
    Capt. Bob Lynn  --  CO Wing
    LtCol. Lou Braddi  --  NM Wing
    David Braddi -- NM Wing (CFIG in process)
    Ted Brousseau -- FL Wing
    Ivan Manoogian -- AZ Wing -- In Training

     

    On-Site CAP CheckPilots --

    Capt. Brian Morrison  --  NM Wing  ---  Glider CheckPilot Examiner
    Capt. Sam Streger  --  CO Wing  ---  Glider CheckPilot Examiner
    Capt. John Campbell  --  CO Wing  ---  Glider CheckPilot Examiner
    LtCol. Jer/ Eberhard  --  CO Wing  ---  Glider, Power and TowPilot CheckPilot Examiner
    Capt. Bob Lynn  --  CO Wing  ---  Glider CheckPilot Examiner
    LtCol Roland Dewing  --  NM Wing  ---  Glider CheckPilot

     

    Tow Pilots --

    LtCol. Ron Offley  --  NM Wing
    Paul Cline  --  NM Wing
    Capt. Alvin Jones  --  AZ Wing
    Capt. Walter Dutton -- NM Wing
    Maj. Randy Auburg -- TX Wing

     

    Academy Cadets --

    Basic ---

    CHIANE BOND
    CASSANDRA CARLISI
    JAMES LESLIE
    ETHAN PEARSON
    MATTHEW RAMAGE --  SOLOED - Way to go Matt
    AMANDA VEEN
    CODY CUSHENBERRY
    DILLON GARVIN
    TRAVERSE GARVIN
    SARAH HEITZMANN
    MAEGEN MANIS

    Advanced ---

    ABDIEL CANDELARIA -- Almost soloed, got weathered out
    AMANDA MACKLEY -- Almost soloed, got weathered out
    CAROLYN MACKLEY --  SOLOED - Way to go Carolyn
    WARREN SMITH
    KYLE WHEELER


    Activity Documents - 2008 --

    Primary Applicants --
    Welcome Letter -- PDF
    Information Questionnaire -- PDF
    Travel Information Letter -- PDF
    Cadet Packing List and Academy Rules -- PDF
    Travel Itinerary -- PDF
    All above documents in one pdf -- PDF

    Documents --
    CAPF31_Application for CAP Encampment or Special Activity - Word Doc
    CAPF31_Application for CAP Encampment or Special Activity - PDF
    Activity Director Guide 2007 - PDF
    Private Glider Pilot PTS, Practical Test Standard - PDF