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Started by michigansergeant, June 18, 2006, 03:28:12 PM

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michigansergeant

If a cadet takes powered flying lessons and eventually solos with a CFI who is not a CAP member, does the cadet's solo count for CAP (in other words, is the cadet eligible to wear the wings) if all other requirements are fulfilled? Or does the CFI have to be a CAP member?

Thanks!

arajca

Any CAP member, cadet or senior, who solo's under the direction of an FAA instructor can wear the solo badge. They can wear it regardless of the type of a/c they solo in (glider, powered, balloon). The documentation required is their endorsed log book.

MIKE

Quote from: CAPR 35-61. b. CAP Solo Pilot Rating: Be qualified in accordance with CAPR 60-1.

Quote from: CAPR 60-13-2. b. CAP Solo Pilot. The following basic requirements must be met to be qualified as a CAP solo pilot in CAP aircraft:
1) Be an active CAP member at least 16 years of age (for balloon or glider be age 14 or older).
2) Possess a valid FAA student pilot certificate.
3) Possess a valid, current medical certificate (not required for gliders or balloons).
4) Have received the required instruction from an FAA authorized flight instructor (CFI/CFIG), have a written record documenting instruction, for the appropriate aircraft, in accordance with FAR 61.87, and possess a current solo endorsement IAW FARs from a CAP instructor pilot.
5) CAP glider student pilots will have a minimum of thirty (30) dual instruction training flights and a properly documented logbook/training record ensuring all required areas of FAR 61.87, Solo Requirements for Student Pilots, are met prior to initial solo. First time, wing level or higher, glider encampment/academy students are restricted to CAP cadet pre-solo pilot qualification only.
Mike Johnston