National Glider Winch Academy 2009

Rocky Mountain Region

NFA-GLI09-Colorado

This page is a "work in progress", so come back often for updates.  Last update was on June 03, 2009.

Cadet Slotting has been announced.  You should have received an email from both National CAP and us with instructions.  If uncertain please log into your EServices account and check your status.

If you are coming to this Academy, your payment and paperwork MUST be received no later than April 15, 2009 or you will loose your slot and it will be offered to an Alternate.

 

The Rocky Mountain Region, sponsored by The Colorado Wing, is providing a very unique Glider experience this year, a WINCH ACADEMY.

Academy location -- Owl Canyon Gliderport - Colorado Soaring Association - Colorado

Academy length -- Two weeks

Dates: July 11, 2009 - arrival, through July 26, 2009 - departure.

Number of Cadets:  20
Number of Seniors:  Change - No Senior Students

Fee: $1,000 per Cadet Student -- Paid directly to National CAP -- includes meals, lodging and flight training supplies/costs, as needed.  Does NOT include transportation to/from the Academy and any additional Cadet expenses.

Even thought this is a Regional Academy, it is sponsored by National CAP.  All cadets will receive NCSA credit.

Just because this is a RMR Regional Academy does not mean you must be in Region RMR.  All areas are welcome.

Important Note: The maximum fully clothed weight limitation of a student is 230#s.

Hosted will be an Advanced Academy for up to 20 Cadets.  Primary Cadet instruction will also be provided filling any unused Advanced Cadet slots up to the 20 count.  All Cadet students must be age 14 by July 11th, 2009.

The Winch portion of this Academy will teach and provide all the requirements, ground school and flight time needed towards getting your Glider Winch launch endorsement.   All courses are taught by winch current FAA certified instructors.  Winch course completion and passing the needed tests will gain you a winch logbook endorsement.

We will also have Advanced/Primary Glider instruction - Aerotow.

Senior STAFF applications are welcome.


Primary Academy Requirements - Cadet or Senior:

  • No Glider experience needed.
  • The desire to learn to fly a Glider.
  • Willingness to learn how to improve your Glider skills.
  • Students must be age 14 by July 11, 2009.
  • Student Pilot Certificate
    • .

    What Primary 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.
  • All needed training aids.


    • Winch Advanced Academy Requirements - Cadet or Senior:
    By the start of the Academy:

  • Must hold a current Glider rating - Private thru CFIG.
  • Have a minimum of 50 logged Glider flights, from any source.
  • A minimum of 25 hours logged Glider flight time.
  • Cadets, must be your second or more National Academy - so you may solo or act as PIC.  If this is not your second, you may still take Winch training, but can NOT solo, take and get your Winch logbook endorsement.  You will be listed as a Primary student.
  • Have flown as Glider PIC and logged a minimum of 10 Glider flights in the prior 5 months before this Academy.
  • Pass an aerotow flight proficiency test, at the beginning of the Academy.  If you don't pass this, we'll work with you towards proficiency, before allowing you on the winch.

    What Advanced training will be provided:

  • Learn and hone all your advanced skills.
  • Ground instruction needed for your Glider Winch endorsement.
  • All needed training aids.

    • Upon competition of the Winch Academy course:

  • Take and pass your Winch written test.
  • Take and pass your Winch Flight test.
  • Earn a Glider Winch launch logbook endorsement.






    • To Sign Up:
    On Nov. 1, National CAP will announce the NCSA activities for 2009.  Registration and fee payment will be through CAP EServices, starting December 1, 2008, ending January 15, 2009,  After this date, applicants can still sign up, but will be considered late.  All Cadets and Seniors applying for Staff positions, must apply.  Click on the left side menu "NCSA Main Menu".  Follow the menu options and instructions there.  If you don't presently have an EServices account, it's suggested you create one well in advance.  Make sure you sign-up early.  In the past we've had over 90 applicants apply for 20 slots(88 this year).  Follow the application instructions carefully - link is below.

    NHQ will inform us who has signed up after January 15, 2009.  We will then contact and send you additional information and forms.  Cadet slotting announcements will be made after March 10, 2009

    Please review the CAP National website for additional details and instructions:
    Application Instructions
    Cadet Programs
    Cadet Special Activities
    National Flight Academy 2009


    Starting July 2009, we will put on this site up-to-date Academy photos.
    --- National RMR Glider Academy Photos for 2009
    --- National Glider Academy Photos for 2008 -- 3006 photos!!!
    --- 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 and questions, contact:
    , Capt., CAP
    National Glider / RMR Academy Director 2009
    Colorado Wing Glider Program Manager
    303.582.1008 Voice
    303.582.3207 Fax


    The Gliders You'll be Flying --

    Two Blanik L-23 Gliders, provided by The New Mexico Wing.
    Two Schleicher ASK-21 fiberglass Gliders, provided by The Colorado Wing.
    One Schleicher ASK-21 fiberglass Glider, provided by The Utah Wing.
    One Schweizer SGS 2-33 Glider, provided by The Colorado Wing.
    One Blanik L-23 Glider, provided by The Arizona Wing.

     

    Academy Staff --

    Academy Director  ----  Capt. Sam Streger  --  CO Wing
    Vice Academy Director  ----  LtCol. Jer/ Eberhard  --  CO Wing
    Chief Flight Instructor  ----  Capt. Sam Streger  --  CO Wing
    Assistant Chief Flight Instructor  ----  LtCol. Jer/ Eberhard  --  CO Wing
    Chief Flight Operations  ----  LtCol. Jer/ Eberhard  --  CO Wing
    Chief Aerotow Operations  ----  Capt. Bob Lynn --  CO Wing
    Assistant Chief Aerotow Operations  ----  LtCol. Jer/ Eberhard  --  CO Wing
    Chief Winch Operations  ----  SM Frank Whiteley -- CO Wing
    Assistant Winch Operations  ----  SM Rick Mason  --  CO Wing
    Chief Ground School Training  ----  SM Jim Pilkington  --  CO Wing
    Ground School Training  ----  SM Rick Mason  --  CO Wing
    Safety Officer  ----
    Liaison Officer  ----  Capt. Sam Streger  --  CO Wing
    Project Officer  ----  Capt. Sam Streger  --  CO Wing
    Administrations Officer  ----  1Lt. Brenda Kononen  --  CO Wing
    Accommodations Coordinator  ----  Capt. Sam Streger  --  CO Wing
    Chief Ground Operations  ---- SM Rick Mason  --  CO Wing
    Ground Operations  ----
    Logistics Officer  ----  SM Rick Mason  --  CO Wing
    Logistics Officer  ----  LtCol. Charles McCarty  --  NV Wing
    Logistics ----
    Ground School Instructors - Additional ---- All the Instructors
    Flight Releases  ----  Capt. Bob Lynn and 1Lt David O'Rourke -- CO Wing
    Communications Officer  ----
    Cadet Commander  ----
    Vice Cadet Commander  ----
    Transporter  ----  Maj, Bruce Hertelendy  --  CO Wing
    Public Affairs Officer  ----  LtCol. Charles McCarty  --  NV Wing



    Instructors --

    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
    Capt. Ted Brousseau -- FL Wing
    Capt. Mark Grant  --  MI Wing

    On-Site CAP CheckPilots --

    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


    Aerotow Pilots --

    Capt. Bob Lynn -- CO Wing
    LtCol. Jer/ Eberhard -- CO Wing

    Winch Operators --

    SM Rick Mason -- CO Wing


    Academy Students --

    Primary --- TBD

    Winch Advanced --- TBD

    Academy Documents - 2009 --

    Applicants --
    Welcome Letter -- PDF
    Information Questionnaire -- PDF
    AIR Travel Instruction Letter -- PDF
    Ground/CAR Travel Instruction Letter -- PDF  Not available yet.
    Cadet Packing List and Academy Rules -- PDF
    Travel Itinerary -- PDF

    Documents --
    CAPF31_Application for CAP Encampment or Special Activity - Word Doc
    CAPF31_Application for CAP Encampment or Special Activity - PDF
    Activity Director Guide 2008 - PDF
    Private Glider Pilot PTS -- Practical Test Standard - PDF