Pilot Onboarding Training
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:
- Work with your Instructor Pilot or Mentor to complete your training plan (Instructor and Mentor Resources)
- Complete all sections, tasks, homework assignments, and exams identified in your training plan and given to you by your Instructor Pilot/Mentor.
- Watch all assigned videos and use slides, as necessary, to complete assignments.
- Once you start this process, plan to make steady progress until you complete your CAPF 70-5 Check Ride.
- Complete the Check Ride Readiness Checklist with your Instructor Pilot prior to scheduling a Check Ride with a Check Pilot.
- All hyperlinks for referenced materials identified in the videos can be found in the slides.
Onboarding Training Sections
- Section 1 - Overview
- 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
- G1000 Transition Training:
- 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!