Congratulations to the graduates of the 2008 Maryland Wing Solo School -- all successfully completed their first solo flight!
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MEMORANDUM FOR MARYLAND WING CADETS
FROM: Maryland Wing/CC
SUBJECT: 2009 Maryland Wing Cadet Solo Flight Scholarship Program
It’s that time of year again to start the application process for the 2009 Maryland Wing Solo Flight Scholarship Program. Applicants need to be sure to read all the following details and comply with all requirements in order to be considered for selection.
1. What: Fifteen hours of primary flight instruction and a complete private pilot ground school. At the completion of the course, the FAA Private Pilot written exam will be administered by a local computerized exam facility.
2. Where: The Ground School weekend will be held in Frederick, MD at the Frederick Composite Squadron HQ building, located at the Frederick Municipal Airport. Planned location for the flight school will be at the Hagerstown Composite Squadron building with flying conducted at the Washington County Airport, Richard A. Henson Field. More information will be provided to those selected for the program.
3. When: The FAA Private Pilot ground school will be held the weekend of June 19-21, 2008 starting at 1800 hours on Friday and running until approximately 1700 hours Sunday. The remaining ground school topics and the flying program will start at 1800 Friday July 17, 2009, and will run until approximately 1700 Sunday July 26, 2009. Sufficient time is allowed to complete the program in the event of inclement weather. The FAA Private Pilot written exam will be scheduled for July 29, 2009. At the completion of the written test, participants will be dismissed to return home. More information will be provided to those who are selected to the program.
4. Minimum Requirements:
a. Completion of the Mitchell Award
b. 16 years of age (by July 1, 2009)
c. Minimum of a “C” average on the previous semester/quarter report card
d. Class III FAA Medical and Student Pilot Certificate (this is to be submitted after notification of selection to the program.
5. Apply by written application, to include the following information:
a. Proof of Mitchell or higher certificate
b. Completed CAPF 31 with all required signatures (Parent, Squadron Commander, Group Commander)
c. Letter of nomination from your Unit Commander
d. Copy of past semester/quarter report card
e. Complete resume listing, at a minimum, your present and previous year’s participation in CAP activities and any previous flight training or ground instruction towards a private pilot certificate.
f. One page, or less, essay stating your reason(s) for applying and how you would use the training if accepted into the program.
g. Your resume, application, and the personal interview will all be scored and will be a factor in your selection.
h. All cadets will receive a written confirmation that your application package has been received.
6. Completed applications should be mailed to:
Major John Henderson, CAP
208 Pinewood Rd
Baltimore, MD 21222
Attn: Solo School
7. There will be a one time fee of $600.00 for each cadet accepted into the program. The fee will be payable by check to Maryland Wing CAP, on the date set forth below. All other costs will be paid by Maryland Wing.
8. Schedule
a. 01 January 2009 - First Announcement
b. 01 March 2009 - Deadline for receipt of applications
c. 11 April 2009 - Applicant interviews with the selection board at Wing Headquarters
d. 01 May 2009 - Announcement of selections and alternates
e. 19-21 June 2009 - Cadet Solo Scholarship ground school weekend (Frederick
Composite Squadron Headquarters)
f. 19 June 2009 - Deadline for submitting proof of FAA Medical/Student Pilot
Certificate and payment of the fee.
g. 17-26 July 2009 - Completion of Ground School and flight training program.
9. Additional Scholarships:
a. An applicant will be selected to receive the Aaron Charles Joslin Memorial Flight Scholarship. This scholarship is available for one cadet and provides the full $600.00 fee for participation in the Solo School. Applicants must be accepted to Solo School and selection for this scholarship is determined by Col. Kathryn J. Walling, using the final results of the interview process.
b. Those who successfully complete the Solo Program will be eligible to apply for any Maryland Wing Flight Scholarship that may be offered to obtain your Private Pilots License. If available, this selection will take place after the Solo School and will require a separate application process. Details on this process will be given at the conclusion of the solo school if the scholarship is to be offered.
10. To comply with the new TSA rules, all applicants must provide proof of U.S citizenship (either birth certificate or U.S Passport) at the time they report for their interview before the selection board on April 11, 2009. Individuals will need to present the original as well as a copy for the school files.
11. For further information contact:
Major John E. Henderson, CAP
CP – 443-677-1944
Email: JEHenderson1@msn.com