CAFSoCal Cadet Program
The So Cal Wing offers a cadet program which introduces kids and young adults to the CAF. The program is designed to demonstrate the many ways that members young and old can contribute in to the success of the wing’s mission. The program also provides contact and networking with others who are involved in the many facets of the aviation community. The program takes place on Saturday mornings for kids from 13 to 17 years of age
What is the Cadet Program
- A learning journey
- Aviation
- Aeronautics
- Engineering
- Fabrication skills
- Leadership
- Aviation history
- Safety
- History
CAFSoCal Wing program is an aviation oriented STEM program
What Do Cadets Learn
• Theory of flight
• Fabrication techniques (many are hands on)
• Flight simulator time (some sim time can be logged as official FAA time)
• Leadership
• Dedication
• Teamwork
Meet the CAF So. Cal. Education Team
Kathy Newhard Wing Commander
Rob Mawer Education Officer Instructor Engineering
Richard Hyatt, Program Liaison
Tom Estrada, Instructor/ Leader CFI Aeronautics
Sean Broadhead, Program Liaison Steve Rider, Instructor/ Leader Aeronautics
Steve Lentz Instructor/ Leader
Chris Huard Instructor/ Leader
Call for more information: 805-482-0064
Cadet Requirements
• Minimum of 13 years of age
• Must be a member of National CAF (More information here)
• Must have enthusiasm for aviation
Cost
• CAF Membership – $50/year (More information here)
• So. Cal. Wing – $75/year material fee
• Includes So. Cal. Wing Cadet shirt
