21 May 2012

Learn to Lead Drill Tests out of Sync


TAKE NOTE: 
After much confusion about why the grades for some drill test were not being accepted by the Data Entry system in eServices, we have finally discovered the problem. 
Cadets and staff take note! 

Achievement 1 The cadet must pass drill test labeled Achievement 1 with 11 to become airman

Achievement 2 The cadet must pass drill test labeled achievement 2 with 11 to become A1c

Achievement 3 The cadet must pass drill test labeled achievement 3 with 8 to become Sr Arm

Achievement 4 There is no drill test required to become SSgt 

Achievement 5 The cadet must pass drill test labeled achievement *4* with 4 correct to be TSgt.

             *NOTE! For achievement #5, use drill achievement #4

Achievement 6 The cadet must pass drill test Labeled achievement *5* with 16 correct to be MSgt  


And So on....... but we are not sure where it gets off line again.... 

This pertains to Learn To Lead cadets only. We have no idea if the older tests are screwed up. They may be, so we will have to watch it. 

If working on an achievment higher than C/SMSgt and there is doubt, send an email and ask Major Moeller or myself to see if there is a Drill test field on your promotion page. I suggest you not trying to ask us during a meeting because it probably will not happen. Be considerate, be prepared, plan ahead. 

20 May 2012

Needed: old Volunteer Magazines

Do you have those old Volunteer magazines stacking up somewhere, not sure what to do with them after you've read them? 

If so, please do not throw them out. Bring them to the squad room. I will place a label over the address label with our squadron and meeting information and will leave them in waiting rooms around the parish. OR perhaps you will want to do it and put your contact information on the front to use it as a recruiting tool yourself. If you do it yourself, let me know that you are doing it please. 

Thanks

1Lt Lydia Pike
Ascension Composite
Public Affairs Officer

18 May 2012

Color Guard Competition - Like you have never seen it before! Feb 2013

This will be more than just a Wing Color Guard Competition. This will be a Public Affairs and Recruiting dream event. We need everyone and their families to come out and Support Louisiana Wing. 

Video promo and information

Mark your calendars now!
Make reservations at the park NOW. 
The Park is usually booked up many months in advance!

_______________________________
LYDIA C. PIKE, 1st Lt, CAP
Deputy Commander for Cadet Programs  &  Public Affairs Officer 
Civil Air Patrol - "Citizens Serving Communities"
PH: 225-305-7646

16 May 2012

The Road to Cadet Solo Pilot



CAP Cadet Solo Pilot Wings
Do you want to be a pilot? 

If the answer is "YES" then contact Major Smith, our Aerospace Education Officer, to discuss how you can do that and come up with a plan. 

We have many cadets in LA Wing who have already completed their solo flight, either locally or at a national flight academy. C/Lt Frederick is one of those cadets and we just had two cadets (age 15 ad 16) from Capital City Solo last month (read it here.) Imagine that! They can't "solo" in a car yet but... So, yes it is entirely possible and scholarships may be available.

IF you can't, or are not ready to, start Ground School yet you might consider getting a feel for some of the terminology and material you will learn by completing some free courses online through the FAA Safety website. These courses are not course you need for becoming a pilot, they are courses pilots typically take to stay current. They will serve as your required monthly safety briefing, so be sure to register on the sight and get credit for what you complete. 

FOLLOW THIS LINK:

If you are not a Civil Air Patrol cadet and you would like to learn what it takes to be part of the best programs for youth, ages 12 - 18, visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com and/or contact your local squadron. Ascension Composite Squadron is located in Gonzales, LA and has cadets from South Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Maurepas, Lutcher, Paulina, LePlace and all areas of Ascension Parish. We meet every Monday (except major holidays) at Louisiana Regional Airport at 6:30pm. Visitors are welcome, guest attire is casual.


Civil Air Patrol is NOT just for cadets either. We are looking for adults of all ages and professions. Aviation or military background is not required.