Civil Air Patrol Sabre Squadron

Civil Air Patrol Sabre Squadron Welcome to the West Houston S.A.B.R.E. Squadron, TX-447, one of the busiest flying squadrons in Texas S.A.B.R.E.

Squadron, TX-447, is a Senior Civil Air Patrol Squadron located at West Houston Airport (IWS), Houston, Texas. We provide senior members (adults) with opportunities to train and serve our nation, state, and community, focusing on flying the wide variety of missions CAP is tasked with. We annually fly numerous "O Flight" orientation training flights for CAP Cadets and Air Force ROTC students. We a

lso support the FAA with ELT searches when requested. In addition, we participate in state Wing training SAREX missions, flying sorties and supporting ground team and mission base staff training.

04/07/2025
Congratulations to Cadet Col. Aimee Calvert of the Louisiana Wing’s St. Tammany Composite Squadron who received Civil Ai...
03/11/2025

Congratulations to Cadet Col. Aimee Calvert of the Louisiana Wing’s St. Tammany Composite Squadron who received Civil Air Patrol’s top cadet honor, the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award.

Congratulations to Cadet Col. Aimee Calvert of the Louisiana Wing’s St. Tammany Composite Squadron who received Civil Air Patrol’s top cadet honor, the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award at the Spaatz Association’s annual gala in Washington, D.C. The Spaatz award is the highest honor any CAP cadet can achieve, with less than one-half of 1% of all CAP cadets attaining the distinction. Calvert is the 29th Louisiana Wing cadet to earn the award. Read more https://bit.ly/4kqrbS8.

📷 Cadet Col. Aimee Calvert’s new shoulder insignia are pinned on by her parents, Capt. Anne Calvert — Louisiana Wing public affairs officer — and retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Thomas Calvert.

Congratulations to Civil Air Patrol Cadet 2nd Lt. Nathan Lowe of our Texas Wing’s Fort Worth Phoenix Composite Squadron.
03/04/2025

Congratulations to Civil Air Patrol Cadet 2nd Lt. Nathan Lowe of our Texas Wing’s Fort Worth Phoenix Composite Squadron.

Congratulations to Civil Air Patrol Cadet 2nd Lt. Nathan Lowe of our Texas Wing’s Fort Worth Phoenix Composite Squadron, who has been accepted into the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Flight Training Program. The program is renowned for producing some of the military’s most skilled helicopter pilots, with acceptance reserved for the most qualified candidates. Read more https://www.cap.news/texas-cadet-accepted-for-army-warrant-officer-flight-training/.

Col. Frank Blazich, Jr.’s role as Civil Air Patrol national historian emeritus as well as a museum curator stems from hi...
01/09/2025

Col. Frank Blazich, Jr.’s role as Civil Air Patrol national historian emeritus as well as a museum curator stems from his lifelong fascination with aviation history.

Civil Air Patrol was conceived in the late 1930s by aviation advocate Gill Robb Wilson, who foresaw general aviation's p...
12/01/2024

Civil Air Patrol was conceived in the late 1930s by aviation advocate Gill Robb Wilson, who foresaw general aviation's potential to supplement America's military operations. With the help of New York Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia, in his capacity as then-Director of the Office of Civilian Defense, CAP was created with Administrative Order 9, signed by LaGuardia on 1 December 1941 and published 8 December 1941. Civil Air Patrol had 90 days to prove itself to Congress. Major General John F. Curry was appointed as the first national commander. Texas oilman David Harold Byrd was a co-founder of CAP.

On this day in 1941, Civil Air Patrol began operating under the direction of U.S. Army Air Corp Maj. Gen. John F. Curry as the organization's national commander.

The core values of the Civil Air Patrol and the character they inspire will continue to be the heart of CAP relevance an...
11/25/2024

The core values of the Civil Air Patrol and the character they inspire will continue to be the heart of CAP relevance and service to the nation and its stakeholders.
— Maxwell Air Force Base

Our Squadron, TX-447 is sad to learn that earlier today, a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 crashed in Larimer County, Colora...
11/24/2024

Our Squadron, TX-447 is sad to learn that earlier today, a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 crashed in Larimer County, Colorado. There was one lone survivor, and two fatalities.

We are deeply saddened to share that earlier today, a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 crashed in Larimer County, Colo., while participating in a search and rescue training exercise. There was one survivor and two fatalities.

CAP will cooperate fully with the NTSB in the investigation. We are grateful for the outpouring of support from our members, communities, and partners, during this difficult time.

11/11/2024

Veterans Day gives us the opportunity to express our respect and appreciation for all who have served in the armed forces, including many of our Civil Air Patrol members.

11/03/2024

Civil Air Patrol’s national youth aerospace-related STEM education program, Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE), begins each academic year with a national liftoff at the previous year’s national ACE school of the year — in this case, Grayhawk Elementary in Scottsdale, Arizona, where more ...

10/16/2024

As Hurricane Helene gathered strength in the Gulf of Mexico before landfall along the shores of Florida, members of  the Civil Air Patrol Geospatial Team were working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Response Geospatial Office in preparation for damage assessment efforts in the regi...

10/10/2024

SpaceX: Flight 5 preps for liftoff! No earlier than 7am Sunday October 13th...

“Starship's fifth flight test could launch as soon as October 13, pending regulatory approval.” SpaceX detailed the objectives for this upcoming test flight, which will attempt groundbreaking new goals, including attempting the first-ever return to the launch site and catch of the Super Heavy booster.

Starship flight test 5 will be the fifth flight test of a SpaceX Starship launch vehicle. The prototype vehicles planned to be flown are the Ship 30 upper-stage and Booster 12. This fifth flight test is expected to include the first attempted "catch" of the Super Heavy booster using the Orbital Launch Mount tower at the Starbase launch site.

SpaceX says the rocket has been ready to fly since early August, but has had its launch delayed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to September then late November 2024 due to environmental complaints and a long licensing process. However, the FAA reiterated that SpaceX was already issued a license that authorized multiple flights using the same mission profile as flight test 4. However, because SpaceX chose to attempt a "catch" of the Super Heavy booster, it triggered a more in-depth review. In early October, SpaceX announced that it was planning to launch flight test 5 as early as 13 October 2024, however the FAA has stated that it did not plan to issue a license for the launch until late November 2024.

What is the purpose of the SpaceX program?

The company was founded by Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs by designing for reusability and ultimately developing a sustainable colony on Mars. SpaceX currently produces and operates the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets along with the Dragon spacecraft.

SpaceX is looking for exceptional science and research ideas that will enable life in space and on other planets. Research proposals submitted to SpaceX will be reviewed and evaluated based on mission objectives, scientific and technical merit, and feasibility.

10/10/2024

CBS 17 got an aerial look of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in western NC.

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Civil Air Patrol — S.A.B.R.E. Squadron, TX-447

Welcome to the West Houston S.A.B.R.E. Squadron, one of the busiest flying squadrons in Texas Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP), a Total Force partner and an Auxiliary of the United States Air Force. S.A.B.R.E. is home to some of the finest men and women in Texas. These are true volunteer professionals, more than willing to give of themselves to help our fellow citizens in times of great tragedy, provide additional eyes in the home skies — protecting our nation, and assist with the development of young Americans. S.A.B.R.E. Squadron was founded in 2003 at West Houston Airport by Lt Col Brian Childs (call sign "Jumper") with a small group of eight dedicated aviation professionals. S.A.B.R.E. then grew to over 60 members, large enough for some members to split off to form the Hobby Composite Squadron which now meets at Hobby Airport in Houston. Today, S.A.B.R.E. maintains a membership of around 30 flying and non-flying professionals involved with both flight and ground operations duties, plus administrative and operations support.

Members of S.A.B.R.E. have participated in a variety of important missions, including the search for remnants of the Space Shuttle Columbia, providing aerial reconnaissance platforms for the State of Texas following Hurricanes Rita and Ike, and conducting aerial surveillance during wildfire seasons. Select members are eligible for other missions directly related to the security of America, working closely with the Air Force and the Department of Homeland Security.

From providing pilot training and orientation flights to CAP Cadets and Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) students, to flying hundreds of hours assisting with disaster recovery, to providing assistance to those charged with protecting the security of America our members take our motto "Facta non verba" — "Deeds, Not Words" — quite seriously. We pride ourselves on being thoroughly trained, proficient in our skills, and ready to respond at a moment's notice when called.

My vision for S.A.B.R.E. is that we will be the most professional, best trained, and best managed squadron in the Civil Air Patrol. To accomplish that vision will require a great deal of dedication from each member — something that is an expectation of membership. Being a member of our squadron requires more than just showing up on Thursday nights for our weekly meeting. It requires constant study, constant training in specialty tracks and mission related duties. It requires a willingness to spend long hours in often unpleasant conditions, sleep on gym floors or cots, go without a shower for a couple of days, dine on Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), and all the while maintain our high level of professionalism. It requires a desire to be a part of something much bigger than ourselves, something which serves the people of Houston, Texas, and the United States in time of need.