Civil Air Patrol - Pennsylvania Wing

Civil Air Patrol - Pennsylvania Wing Pennsylvanians being Volunteers, Serving Americaโ€™s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures.

This is the official page for
Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol. Pennsylvania Wing operates in six geographical regions across the Commonwealth and includes 54local squadrons serving the needs of the local communities. To find a unit near you, see our unit locator at http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/

Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Members (AEMs) enjoy unique professional development opportunities, including the T...
08/26/2026

Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Members (AEMs) enjoy unique professional development opportunities, including the Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) flights.

David Sheeran, an educator from the Indiana, Pa. School District, recently completed his TOP flight at a local airport under the guidance of an experienced CAP pilot. The program features a comprehensive pre-flight briefing on aircraft components and aerodynamics, followed by an interactive flight where participants can briefly take the controls from the front seat. This immersive experience helps educators bridge the gap between aviation principles and classroom STEM curriculum.

Pennsylvania Wing extends its gratitude to Pilot Lt. Col. Bill Mueller for piloting Mr. Sheeran's successful TOP flight.

08/25/2026

๐€๐ฏ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ๐ฌ: ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐†๐ž๐ญ ๐š ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ ๐‚๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ž

Before you can fly solo, you need a Student Pilot Certificate.
This is your official permission from the FAA to begin real flight training. You MUST have it before your first solo flight.

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ž๐ž๐

โžก๏ธIACRA account (FAA system)
โžก๏ธGovernment ID
โžก๏ธFAA Tracking Number (FTN)
โžก๏ธInstructor verification
โžก๏ธFAA medical (before solo)

The process includes:
1. Apply online through IACRA
2. Meet with an instructor to verify identity
3. Receive a temporary certificate
4. Get your permanent card in the mail

๐–๐‡๐˜ ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ

If you wait too long:

โŒ You canโ€™t solo
โŒ You may miss NFA opportunities
โŒ You delay your entire aviation timeline

Early preparation = faster progress.

View the How To Get Your Student Pilot Certificate Guide here: https://bit.ly/SPC-Guide

This week, members of the Group Five Team are featured at the Center County Grange Fair.The fair, which has been around ...
08/22/2026

This week, members of the Group Five Team are featured at the Center County Grange Fair.

The fair, which has been around for 152 years, is a home away from home for families. It is still the only tenting fair in the country, accommodating families in 1,000 tents and 1,500 RVs.
The Center County Grange Encampment and Fair in Center Hall, Pennsylvania, attracts over 200,000 people annually.

To be accepted into the fair is an honor, and to be placed in the military exhibitor row shows how our organization is perceived.
This is a great opportunity to promote our program, recruit new members, and meet people from all walks of life.

The fair runs from AUGUST 21 to 29; if you are in the area, stop in and see them!

08/20/2026

PARTNER PROGRAM: AIM High Flight Academy
The AHFA Program is an introductory flight training program and fully paid scholarship for high schoolers during Summer 2027.
This is a United States Air Force sponsored 3-week introductory flight training scholarship to earn up to 15 flight hours at one of our partner universities across the United States.
The scholarship funds airfare to and from the assigned university, aviation training, lodging, dining, field trips, and social activities.
The Summer 2027 application window will open in Fall 2026 once schools are back in session. Fill out the inquiry questionnaire from the QR code to receive Aim High Flight Academy scholarship, application and program information for their Summer 2027 program.

**This is not a CAP Program but, a great opportunity for CAP cadets!**

U.S. Military Service Academy nominations are still open!Applicants can apply to both Pennsylvania U.S. Senators and the...
08/16/2026

U.S. Military Service Academy nominations are still open!

Applicants can apply to both Pennsylvania U.S. Senators and their individual regional U.S. Representative. The nomination deadlines for each congressional office are different, with some starting in September through October.

Cadets can apply for a U.S. Military Service Academy nomination through their U.S. Senators (U.S. Senate Website) or their local U.S. Representative (House.gov Locator). Nominations are required for West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy, but not the Coast Guard Academy.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London, CT) uses a direct admissions process and does not require a congressional nomination.

Eligibility
Each applicant for a service academy nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission:
Age: At least 17 years old, but not yet 23 years old (age 25 for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy).
Citizenship: A U.S. citizen and a permanent resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Marital Status: Unmarried, not pregnant, and has no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
You should begin the application process as soon as possible by contacting the service academies of your choice.

U.S. Military Academy
USMA Admissions
Building 606
West Point, NY 10996
(845) 938-4041
www.usma.edu

U.S. Naval Academy
Candidate Guidance Office
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
(410) 293-4361
www.usna.edu

U.S. Air Force Academy
HQ USAFA/RRS
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200
USAF Academy, CO 80840
(800) 443-9266
www.usafa.edu

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Director of Admissions
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
(800) 732-6267
www.usmma.edu

U.S. Coast Guard Academy
(Congressional nomination not required)
Director of Admissions
31 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320-8103
(860) 444-8500
www.uscga.edu

Cadets, save the date for the Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Conference!Mark your calendars for November 14th, 2026.The Cadet C...
08/16/2026

Cadets, save the date for the Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Conference!
Mark your calendars for November 14th, 2026.

The Cadet Conference is planned by cadets, for the cadets, and is the premier Cadet-dedicated Conference in Civil Air Patrol.
This year, it will be held again at the Pennsylvania College of Technology at 1034 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

This is your opportunity to explore potential career fields, improve your cadet experience, and network with other airmen!

Select members of groups 5 and 6 combined to complete the in-person portion of the Basic Training Leaders of Cadets cour...
08/14/2026

Select members of groups 5 and 6 combined to complete the in-person portion of the Basic Training Leaders of Cadets course on Saturday, August 8th. It was held at the Allegheny Veterans Center in Clarendon, Pa.

The TLC basic course program includes a 7.25-hour in-person section as well as online portions completed through eServices, with recertification required every 36 months.

The Civil Air Patrol Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC) program is the primary professional development and training venue for adult Cadet Programs Officers to learn effective youth mentoring, positive youth development practices, and squadron management. Designed strictly for senior members, the multi-tier curriculum equips volunteers to properly administer the Cadet Program safely and successfully.

This was an outstanding learning experience and possible career exploration opportunity! Recently, members of the Cambri...
08/14/2026

This was an outstanding learning experience and possible career exploration opportunity!

Recently, members of the Cambria County Squadron (PA-258) and Brush Mountain Composite Squadron (PA-288) enjoyed a tour of the Lockheed Martin AeroParts facility in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania, area.

During their visit, they listened to a presentation about the company's extensive history of producing precision machining, component fabrication, and producing vital structural and mechanical parts for major defense aerospace programs. The members also received a special tour of the factory, where they observed parts of the C-130 and F-35 aircraft at various stages of the fabrication process.

It was a great way to learn about how an aircraft is made and how our local community plays a part in our national defense.
Special Thanks go out to Mr. Patrick McCann of Lockheed Martin for his hospitality in providing the tour!

Pennsylvania State Rep. Jennifer Oโ€™Mara (D-165) took to the skies for an aerial tour with the Civil Air Patrol over her ...
08/13/2026

Pennsylvania State Rep. Jennifer Oโ€™Mara (D-165) took to the skies for an aerial tour with the Civil Air Patrol over her District.

Springfield, PA - State Representative Jennifer Oโ€™Mara, a Major in the Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Legislative Squadron, took to the skies on Friday, August 7, 2026, for an aerial tour of her legislative district. The flight provided Representative Oโ€™Mara with a unique perspective of the communities she represents while offering an opportunity to learn more about Civil Air Patrolโ€™s capabilities and its role in supporting communities throughout Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Wing participates in flying more than 1,817 hours in their 13 aircraft, including missions such as fire watch for DCNR Forestry and turkey counts for the Game Commission and orientation flights for Air Force ROTC, JROTC, and CAP cadets. Flying our 13 CAP planes are 98 pilots and aircrew. Saving taxpayers over $8,000,000 a year by providing critical volunteer hours across the Commonwealth.

In addition, Pennsylvania Wing CAP offers a challenging youth program that allows our future leaders of tomorrow to gain confidence, discipline, teamwork, and leadership experiences while participating in activities ranging from flight academies and encampments to emergency services exercises and national cadet special activities. Cadets are offered a wide range of career exploration opportunities throughout their time in the program, helping them discover potential career paths in fields such as the military, aviation, engineering, emergency management, healthcare, public safety, skilled trades, and business.

If you are interested in giving back to your community and helping to guide the next leaders of tomorrow, or are a youth aged 12 or older, visit a local unit to join. https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/cap-unit-locator

Aerospace Education Brief: RMR Virtual AE ConferenceFor anyone looking for an AE conference or training, you are welcome...
08/13/2026

Aerospace Education Brief: RMR Virtual AE Conference
For anyone looking for an AE conference or training, you are welcome to join us at this year's RMR Virtual AE Conference. This year's keynote speaker is the space physicist and aurora chaser, Vincent Ledvina, and the rest of the conference will be filled with plenty of resources and opportunities to bring back to your unit.
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 1000 to 1400 hr MDT
Where: Virtual
Who: AEOs, Cadets, AEMs, and anyone else interested in AE
Cost: Free
Register at: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=14192&fbclid=IwY2xjawTn9GlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUJBeExTTXBwSHJXOG1WNTlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeb6kNVEzreIfPmbbrf-nTSubfPZUMDYu4FsoYtvggokFvOxsItwbVFxzCl84_aem_1t6L1nFV1ATvZ1iN_73q-w

Address

Building 2-22
Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
17003

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Civil Air Patrol - Pennsylvania Wing posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share