Wendover Glider Flight Academy 2022
July 2, 2022 - July 9, 2022
Great News for CAWG Cadet Glider Applicants, Cadet Staff, CFIG’s, Tow Pilots, Winch Operators, etc.
The Nevada, Utah, California, and Idaho Wings are pleased to announce that the Wendover 2022 Glider Academy is underway! What does this mean? For cadets, this means that a fantastic opportunity to take a step closer in achieving your flight goals has opened up! The Wendover Glider Flight Academy is an educational and flight training experience for CAP cadets. It features one week of flying, ground school, and other activities to help cadets take another step in reaching their Private Pilot Wings!
Where is it? - The academy will be held at the historic Wendover Army Air Base in Wendover, Utah!! (Wendover Airport 345 Airport Way, Wendover UT 84083)
When does it start? - The first day of the academy will begin on July 2nd, 2022, and the graduation will be held on July 9th 2022. (Staff are expected to arrive on the 30th of June)
Who should be there? -
*(Students) All cadets age 14 or above by July 2nd, who are interested in flight (ideally with encampment credit) should sign up ASAP before December 30th!
*(Cadet Staff) Encampment graduates preferably with past aviation experience, who like teaching, guiding, and helping the next generation of aviators!
*(Senior Members) All those who are CFIG’s, Tow Pilots, Winch Operators, or those who would like to volunteer their time into helping with the operation of this Academy!
Student registration!! We have officially opened applications for our flight academy. As liaisons for your Wings can you please distribute this application form among your wings
*Senior Staff and Personnel should contact: C/Lt Col Altunin – Project Coordinator and Lt Col Elizabeth Tattersall - Lead CFIG
*Cadet Staff should contact: C/Capt Luz Sandoval - Cadet Coordinator (Registration for staff is $150.00)
Keep in mind the 20 student slots fill up fast and first priority will be given to the top 5 applicants from each of the participating wings (Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and California). If there are still slots left, priority is given to Rocky Mountain & Pacific Region Cadets, then in the event slots are still open, cadets from outside of either region may be selected. Registration cost for students will be $800.00, local flight scholarships may be an option for financial aid for cadets.
