Pilot Onboarding Training

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The following onboarding process was developed to bring new pilots into CAP in a standardized, convenient, and effective manner. To start the onboarding process new pilots must first complete Level 1 Professional Development and General Emergency Services coursework. New pilots whose only intent is to fly gliders or only serve as Instructor Pilots for cadet flight training need only complete Level 1 Professional Development. This onboarding process is voluntary, but highly recommended. Click here for an Overview Video of the onboarding program!

Onboarding Pilot Instructions:

1. Work with your Instructor Pilot or Mentor to complete your training plan (Instructor and Mentor Resources)
2. Complete all sections, tasks, homework assignments, and exams identified in your training plan and given to you by your Instructor Pilot/Mentor.
3. Watch all assigned videos and use slides, as necessary, to complete assignments. 
4. Once you start this process, plan to make steady progress until you complete your CAPF 70-5 Check Ride. 
5. Complete the Check Ride Readiness Checklist with your Instructor Pilot prior to scheduling a Check Ride with a Check Pilot.
6. All hyperlinks for referenced materials identified in the videos can be found in the slides. 

Onboarding Training Sections

• Section 1 - Overview
  • Onboarding Overview Video (Slides)     RMR

• Section 2 - CAP Online Systems
  • eServices Video (Slides)      SWR/Texas Wing
  • Ops Quals Video (Slides)     SWR/Texas Wing 
  • WMIRS Video (Slides)     SER 
  • Aircraft Information File Video (Slides)     NCR/Missouri Wing 
  • FAA Wings Program Video (Slides)     RMR 

• Section 3 - Publication Summaries:    
  • Regulations Video (Slides)     NER/Pennsylvania Wing 
  • Standards Video (Slides)     NER/Pennsylvania Wing 
  • Supplements Video (Slides)     RMR 
  • Forms Video (Slides)     GLR/Ohio Wing 
  • Pamphlets Video (Slides)     NCR/Iowa Wing 
  • POH Video (Slides)     MAR/South Carolina Wing 

• Section 4 - Additional Training for Aircraft and Pilot Qualifications:
  • G1000 Transition Training: 
    • VFR Training Video (Slides) Homework     PCR/California Wing 
    • IFR Training Video (Slides Pt 1 / Pt 2)     PCR/California Wing 
  • Electronic Stability and Protection Slides
  • High Performance Aircraft Training Video (Slides) Test     NCR/Minnesota Wing 
  • Turbocharged Aircraft Training Video (Slides) Test     RMR/Utah Wing 
  • Cadet Orientation Flights Video (Slides)     RMR/Idaho Wing 
  • Mountain Flying Training     RMR 
  • Electronic Flight Bag and ForeFlight Video (Slides)     NCR/Missouri Wing 
  • CAP FM Radio Video (Slides)     RMR/Utah Wing 
  • CAP Second Audio Panel Video (Slides)     RMR/Utah Wing 
  • Cadet Considerations Video (Slides)     NCR/Kansas Wing 
  • Onboarding for Instructor Pilots (Slides)     RMR/Colorado Wing 

• Section 5 - Let's Go Flying
  • First Flight Preparation Video (Checklist)     NCR/South Dakota Wing 
  • Form 5 Process Video (Slides)     NCR/South Dakota Wing 
  • Check Ride Preparation Video (Checklist)     NCR/South Dakota Wing 
  • Post Check Ride Video (Slides)     RMR/Utah Wing 

• Section 6 - What's Next
  • What's Next Video (Slides)     RMR 

Additional Resources

• ForeFlight
• Avionics - Coming soon!

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