Those ages 12-18 interested in aviation (and families) are welcome to attend the Sept. 15 Gorge Composite Squadron open house, held at the airport in Hood River from 6:30-8:30 p.m.Contributed photo
Those ages 12-18 interested in aviation (and families) are welcome to attend the Sept. 15 Gorge Composite Squadron open house, held at the airport in Hood River from 6:30-8:30 p.m.Contributed photo
HOOD RIVER — The Gorge Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the yellow hangar at 3650 Airport Drive. People interested in aviation are invited to attend.
CAP members/pilots will be available to talk with current pilots about opportunities for flying in the Civil Air Patrol, such as search and rescue, and orientation flights for cadets.
Youth will hear from the current Cadet Commander about the youth program in CAP. They will be able to see some Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Kits available for teachers and students to review and use. All STEM Kits are available for teachers for free through the CAP Aerospace Education Membership program.
Youth ages 12-18 and their parents will hear about opportunities for leadership, STEM, aerospace, and emergency services. CAP is a nonprofit organization that has a strong youth program. CAP teaches leadership, fitness, character development and aerospace through its Cadet Program. Cadets get five free rides in a powered aircraft. They also can attend an annual Encampment, which increases their knowledge and abilities.
The Gorge Composite Squadron meets weekly at the airport at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights. For information, contact Commander Katherine Walker at katherine.walker@orwgcap.org.
Founded in 1941 and established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, Civil Air Patrol is chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training, and education. Civil Air Patrol is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
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