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Aerospace Education

Today in Aviation History  7/29/2010


1909 - Georges Legagneux makes the first airplane flight in Sweden in his Voisin biplane in Stockholm. (OTM)

1952 - A USAF North American RB-45 completes the first non-stop transpacific flight by jet aircraft. (AYY)

1958 - President Eisenhower signs the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating a new federal agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NASA's stated goal is to enable the U.S. to lead the exploration of space for peaceful purposes to

1959 - The first jetway in the U.S. is installed at the International Airport in San Francisco, California. Designed to protect passengers from the weather when they board or leave the jet plane, it is a powered telescopic or collapsible corridor that extends to
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Aerospace Education

Aerospace Education is a "CAP Mission," just like Emergency Services and Cadet Programs. The authority for Civil Air Patrol's Aerospace Education and Training Mission is derived from Public Law 476, signed on 1 July 1946. The law states the objectives and purposes of CAP are "to provide an organization to encourage and aid American citizens in the contribution of their efforts, services, and resources in the development of aviation and in the maintenance of air supremacy..." and, "to provide aviation education and training, especially to the senior and cadet members..."

How does CAP accomplish that mission?

Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Programs implement the AE mission goals and objectives. These AE programs provide an understanding and appreciation of aviation and space exploration in our world. Aerospace Education is communicating knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space technology upon society.

What can I do?

All Civil Air Patrol members are obligated to involve themselves in aerospace education. Members are required to:

  1. Be informed on aerospace developments and issues.
  2. Speak out on aerospace matters at appropriate formal occasions and during informal daily contacts.
  3. Share aerospace knowledge and experiences with CAP members and the general public. 

Aerospace Education Regulations and Pamphlets

Aerospace Plan of Action

    Download the plan for 2009 

Congratulations!

MANKATO SQUADRON

 

We have been awarded a $250 grant from the Air Force Association.  The seniors and cadets will be designing and building a hover craft.  The hover craft will be large enough to ride. 

Press Release on AFA Grant