July 23, 2008

Graduation information!

Graduation will be held at Wallenburg Auditorium at 10:00 AM Saturday July 26, 2008.

The Auditorium is in the buiding kitty corner across the road from Prairie View where the male cadets are staying. There is plentiful parking behind Prairie View. The College stated they will have a number of signs out to direct you also.

See you then,

Sherrie Herzfeld, Maj, CAP

July 12th 2008
Call down by Email.

Please respond immediately!!!!!

Please state your name and that you are prepared for Flight Academy by stating you have the following.

• Power, you must have your medical, birth certificate and CAP ID
• Glider, you must have your student permit and CAP ID

Send this email to   < paul91103@comcast.net >;

Lt Col Paul Adams

June 22, 2008

Cadets we are less than 4 weeks away from Flight Academy!

Below you will find two letters:

• Welcome letter from Lt Col Paul Adams, Deputy Commander for cadets

• A letter from me detailing final information you will need regarding flight academy. Please read carefully, as it will have all the information you will need to come prepared to Flight Academy.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Sherrie Herzfeld, Maj, CAP
MNWG Flight Academy Coordinator.

From: Flight Academy Deputy Commander for Cadets
To: Flight Academy Cadets

Subj: Welcome Letter

Dear Flight Academy Cadets, let me be one of the first to congratulate you on your selection and future attendance at the Minnesota Wing Flight Academy for 2008.

You are one of a select group of cadets who will be attending one of the premier CAP activities in the nation. During your time at flight academy you will be exposed to aviation in a way unlike any other, and from your experiences I know you will be a better cadet and person.

As you prepare to arrive at the Gustavus Adolphus campus in about four weeks I ask that you do the following:

1. Prepare your self and come ready to experience the time of your life;
2. Read at least one book on aviation/flying in order to focus yourself on the experiences to come;
3. In detail, go over the gear lists, uniform lists and other required items for your time at flight academy;
4. Ensure that your blue flight academy shorts match the style/type described on the flight academy web site;
5. All males cadets will be expected to shave daily. Come prepared to do so.
6. Leave at home your laptop computer, toys and games, video games, any edged weapons or knives (including pocket knives), Zune MP3 devices or any other video recording or viewing devices. Cameras/digital cameras are approved;
7. Ensure your uniforms are complete and ready for all activities, and that you bring all the required items;
8. Check to ensure your CAP ID card will be current through the entire time at flight academy. If nearing expiration, renew EARLY so your card is valid through the end of July;
9. Bring your desire to learn and your willingness to experience the wonders of flight up close and personal.
10. Parents/cadets, the following examples of acceptable and unacceptable
    shorts are provided in an effort to assist you in obtaining the
    required uniform for Flight academy. The first photos below are
    examples of acceptable shorts and can be obtained at clothing stores
    such as Kohl's, JC Penny and others. "Board shorts" and shorts with cargo pockets, such as the last example below, are unacceptable for Flight Academy .

Click on the link to the image and hit the 'go back' button on your web browser to return to this page.

• Acceptable shorts 1

• Acceptable shorts 2

• Unacceptable shorts 3

I look forward to meeting you all beginning at 1400 (2:00 PM) on Friday, July 18, 2008 when we commence check-in. Check in uniform is BDUs. Come prepared for the time of your life.

Paul Adams
Lt. Col. CAP

 

To: Flight Academy Cadets and Parents
From: Sherrie Herzfeld, Maj, CAP Flight Academy Coordinator

Subject: Final Preparation and Logistical Details

Here is all the remaining information regarding Flight Academy, including graduation. But, please keep a close eye on this web site the 2-3 weeks prior to Flight Academy. The dates and times should remain the same,( it would most likely be a dorm location change).

Check in time starting at 1400 Friday, July 18, 2008 at Prairie View Hall

What you will need to check in:

• CAP membership card (make sure it is current) MUST HAVE
• FAA Student pilot certificate & medical certificate (Medical not needed for glider students.) MUST HAVE
• Birth Certificate for power cadets as outlined on the web. MUST HAVE
• Cell phones, pagers and car keys will be turned in at check in
• All Medications must be disclosed at check in to the Medical Officer. Including any over the counter medications.

Here is the correct uniforms:

• Flight Uniform: Two T-shirts will be supplied. Navy blue shorts, mid thigh length, no gym shorts. White or mostly white tennis shoes and white socks. Hats are mandatory for the glider cadets. Baseball or bucket caps in a plain color are approved as the uniform cap.
• One set BDU's including boots for travel.
• Blues uniform (short sleeve) for graduation

Personal belongings :

A) Civilian clothing for free time.

B) Personal grooming items

C) A t-shirt that you would be willing to have the shirt tail cut upon completing your solo. This is a tradition among aviators and will be explained more at Flight Academy .

D) Extra spending money. Staff will purchase any needed items for> you. Rainy days could possibly present an activity that may have a minimal cost.

E) Note book and writing utensils

F) Sunglasses, sunscreen. The sun is very intense on the flight line and in the air.

G) Please no boom boxes, skate boards or roller blades. Do bring a camera.

H) A swim suit for a possible pool option in case of inclement flying weather.

Please note : Flight Academy staff reserve the right to search rooms and bags at any time.

Accommodations:

The rooms at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter are air conditioned.

Towels and bedding are provided, but only one set is given to each person, and are exchanged Monday and Friday. We suggest that you bring some of your own, especially towels. Also, mattress pads are not provided, and the mattresses tend to be on the hard side, so this would be a good item to bring. Laundry facilities are available for washing free of charge. Uniform shirts will be washed on a daily basis by Flight Academy staff. You are on your own for the rest of you personal clothing.

Meals

Breakfast and Supper will be at the College. It is a buffet, all you can eat style, and they provide a nice variety of foods for all types of diets. Lunch will be at the Mankato Airport grounds. There is not a grocery store within walking distance, so if you want snacks for your room, bring them from home. This year there will be little or no refrigeration for personal food.

It will be greatly encouraged for cadets and staff alike to eat well during this highly intense week. Proper hydration and well chosen snacks will be stressed. Let me know if you have any food restrictions, so that at lunch we can provide a correct diet for you.

Getting to the Academy:

A map is located on the web. The cadets will be lodged at Prairie View Hall.

Cadets,

Please make sure you check this site every week until you leave for Flight Academy.If you try to contact me and you don't hear from me in 48 hours, it means I did not receive your message, so please resend. (Either by phone or email).

Books will be given to you at Flight Academy.

A NEW requirement that started in 2006. For Power Cadets Only!

Due to new flight training regulations of TSA (Transportation Security Agency) you must bring proof of US Citizenship to Flight Academy, which can be your original Birth Certificate (embossed raised seal) or a Passport. Please speak immediately to your parents regarding this if you do not already have your birth certificate or passport.

Transportation and Arrival Plan for Flight Academy

Cadets are to arrive at Gustavus Adolphus College (GAC) at St. Peter, MN no sooner than 1330 on 18 July 2008 with check in starting at 1400 and continuing until 1430. Check in will be at Prairie View Hall, maps and directions will be on the Academy web site.

If a cadet requires an early arrival due to transportation requirements the cadet must contact the Flight Academy Commander requesting approval for their early arrival by July 1.

Uniform of the day will be BDU's for all Cadets.

David Odette, Major CAP
Commander, MWG Flight Academy 2008
Home: 218-681-7729 Cell: 218-689-8173

Graduation:

A graduation ceremony is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 26, at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Parents, family and friends are invited to attend the ceremony.

Academy phone numbers - Please limit calls to emergency only

Cell phone 651-247-3331 will be monitored 24hrs/day

More numbers will be listed on the web site a few days prior to Flight Academy.

Sherrie Herzfeld, Maj, CAP

June 15, 2008

Final information for you to prepare for Flight Academy will be posted here by June 22, 2008 - please check back then.

June 1st 2008

Cadets,

We are now  down to 7 weeks until Flight Academy! Tuition and book payments should be in except for those few cadets who came later when the application process reopened. Student medicals for power and student permits for glider should be done or in process.
The 3 things you must have to attend Flight academy are 1) your Medical (power)/or Student permit(glider) 2) Birth Certificate 3) CAP ID card.

Please keep a close eye on these updates. This is the only place you will get  information from now until Flight Academy.

Sherrie Herzfeld, Maj, CAP
Flight Academy Coordinator