Squadron Resource Center
Below is a plethora of resources for our members. Please feel free to recommend links that you have found useful or informative to the Squadron Webmaster.
In order to open some of the below files you will need Adobe PDF, WinZip, PowerPoint and Excel.
Cadet Progression
- Cadet Progression Chart (PDF) – coming soon
- New Cadet Help
- Rank Flash Cards (PDF)
- Practice Tests – Leadership, Aerospace
- CAP Online Testing – GES (CAPT 116 pt1 & FEMA IS-100.a), ORM, FEMA’s IS-700.a, CAP’s 117 parts 1, 2 & 3, Skills Evaluator Training (SET)
- Cadet Memory Items
- CAP Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Recommended Reading List
- Cadet Library
- Writing Tips – a collection of tips for improving your writing. Great for cadets preparing for the Armstrong achievement.
- Scholarships – CAP, NY Wing
Communications
- Radio speak (PDF) – A handy 5×8 sheet with all prowords, the phonetic alphabet, number pronunciation and military time info.
- Traffic Pattern Comm worksheet – For those who are new to flight radio communications.
CyberPatriot
Downloads
- FlightGear Flight Simulator – A free flight simulator.
- RockSim Model Rocket Simulator – Simulate your rocket launch (30 day trial).
- Direction Finder / ELT Game – Practice using the DF to find the ELT.
- Blue Squadron Wallpaper (JPEG) – Working on updating this soon.
- White Squadron Wallpaper (JPEG) – Working on updating this soon.
Flight Crew
- Weight & Balance Spreadsheet (Xls) – To calculate the weight & balance for commonly used CAP aircraft you can use this Excel Spreadsheet. Important: It is the sole responsibility of the PIC to ensure all data used for flight is accurate and current.
- Air Crew Checklist – A handy list to make sure you packed the things you need for a flight.
- Traffic Pattern Comm worksheet – For those who are new to flight radio communications.
- Mission Scanner Image Processing (Zip) – All the files you need to process pictures you have taken on a mission.
- FltPlan – Flight planning and aeronautical charts.
- SkyVector – Flight planning and aeronautical charts.
- Direction Finder / ELT Game – See Downloads
Forms and Documents
- CAP Forms and Publications – Find copies of all CAP forms and regulations here when you can’t get a paper copy.
- Activity Permission Slip (PDF) – Required for most Squadron Activities, including Cadet Orientation Flights.
- In-flight Cadet OI(PDF) – update coming soon
- Basic Bivouac Packing List (PDF)
- SQTR blank forms (PDF)
- Cadet Staff Job Descriptions
Links
- eServices Web Site – Print your 101 card and SQTRs
- eServices 101 Presentation (PPT or PDF) and certificate (PPT)
- eServices 102 Presentation – Coming soon!
- NYWG Cadet Programs – Official wing website with useful information, especially on Encampments.
- 174th Fighter Wing NY Air National Guard
- The Hock Shop – source for CAP supplies of all sorts, some of which Vanguard doesn’t sell.
- Vanguard CAP Store – Buy uniforms and accessories direct from Vanguard Industries.
- CAP Knowledge Base
- CAP Talk – an online discussion board community for CAP members nation wide. Great to find out how other places work, meet cadets and seniors from all over the U.S., and talk about anything CAP-related.
- CadetStuff.org – The Independent Cadet Program Resource. Wonderful list of advice for cadets, how-to guides, and forums for conversing with other cadets worldwide.
- CAP Channel
- CAP Wireless – CAP discounts on wireless products and services.
- Wikipedia – An online encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Great for quick information on just about any topic (even CAP!).
- Encampment, NY
- Hawk Mountain, PA
- CAP Emergency Services
- UAV S&D Game – Play this USAF UAV game and drop bombs on your targets.
- WMIRS
- SIMS Squadron Command
Model Rocketry
- Redstone Phase (PDF)
- Titan Phase (PDF)
- Saturn Phase (PDF)
- Model Rocket Safety Code (PDF)
- CNY Model Rocketry Challenge – A local yearly event CAP participates in
- RockSim Model Rocket Simulator – See Downloads
Remote Control (R/C) Planes
- Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) – A national organization for model planes and rockets
- Aero Radio Club of Syracuse (ARCS) – A local club in Marcellus
- Onondaga Model Aircraft Club (OMAC) – A local club in Manlius
- Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society (S.T.A.R.S) – A local club in Pennellville
- CNY Indoor Flying Society – A local indoor club in Cicero
- Other indoor R/C flying locations
- Other AMA NY District II Clubs
- CNY Group owns 2 gas R/C planes and will soon have the RealFlight G4.5 R/C flight simulator
Senior Progression
- Senior Member Fast Track Handbook
- CAP Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Senior Progression Chart (PDF) – coming soon
- CAP Online Testing – GES (CAPT 116 pt1 & FEMA IS-100.a), ORM, FEMA’s IS-700.a, CAP’s 117 parts 1, 2 & 3, Skills Evaluator Training (SET)
- CAP Officer Basic Course (replaces ADL-13/Course 13)
- AEPSM (Yeager Award) Test
- Specialty Tracks – coming soon
Uniform
- Uniform Regulations (PDF)
- Shoe sizing charts (PDF) – Men | Women
- Ribbon Rack builder – select the ribbons you’ve earned, and this will tell you what in what order they need to go and show you a photo of your personal ribbon rack.
- Video on how to shine your boots and shoes
- Video on how to roll your BDU sleeves
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Last Updated: January 10, 2010