Aerospace Education Weekend & Practice Mission
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Event Details
When: Registration is scheduled to begin at approx. 1800 Friday, 6 September; departures are scheduled to begin at approx. 1400 Sunday, 8 September (depending on how long it takes everyone to help clean up and secure the buildings for the winter).
Where: CAP Facility at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh.
Cost: Meal cost is $40. This includes two hot breakfasts, two fun lunches, and one nutritious dinner. Cost for materials is $20 (Lander materials, balloon kit, Delta Dart, rocket, etc.). Total cost for AE Weekend participants will be $60, plus a few dollars to spend at the canteen.
Note: Off-site meals are NOT an option for AE Weekend participants as there will not be enough time to travel to/from the restaurant. Off-site meals will be allowed for mission-only participants, but they are responsible for their own transportation to/from restaurant—and they are NOT allowed to take AE Weekend students with them.
Uniform: All students will be in Battle Dress Uniforms (BDU's). Instructors will be in BDU's, Blues, or other approved CAP options (flight suits are allowed for mission personnel only). Students and instructors MAY bring appropriate civilian clothes to wear during evening hours (what is appropriate will be decided by the SE Group commander).
Gear:Remember that you must bring bedrolls (plus an extra blanket, it gets COLD at night) and personal hygiene materials (warm PJ's, slippers, soap, towels, toothbrush/paste, deodorant). Also, be sure to bring rain gear and a warm coat (does NOT have to be CAP/military-style). The only thing you will be provided is a bed!
Event Activities
- - Paper airplanes, Delta Darts, balloon construction, flight competitions, kite creation, rocketry, a Mars Rover Lander competition, and an Astronomy class (new this year). Note: Senior members are welcome to attend as well—come build aircraft, participate in competitions, and enjoy all AE Weekend activities. This is a MEMBER activity, not a cadet activity.
- - Aerospace Education Mentor and Aerospace Education Instructor opportunities for Phase III and Phase IV cadets.
- - Mission Scanner and Observer training flights for senior members and cadets over 18 years of age. Note: Please inform the Registration Officer when you check in that you are interested in a training flight. They will create a list Friday evening and give it to those working the mission.
- - Cadet orientation rides and mission flying for aircrews.
- We are looking for ten (10) aircraft with PILOTS for Mission flying AND Orientation flights for AE Weekend.
- Contact: Lt. Col. Julie Sorenson at
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- Phone: 262-751-0744
- If you are interested in working at Mission Base as an MSA, MRO, or AOBD
- Contact: Lt. Col. Julie Sorenson at
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- Phone: 262-751-0744
- If you are a Phase III or IV cadet interested in the AE Mentor or Instructor opportunities, send your request and resume to
- Contact: Lt. Col. Connie King at
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- Phone: 414-588-2053
- If you are interested in the Mission Scanner/Observer training
- Contact: Lt. Col. Lisa Amburgey at
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- Phone: 262-203-2173
- Send completed registration form to:
- Contact: Lt. Col. Connie King at
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- Phone: 414-588-2053. Leave complete message and she will get back to you
- DEADLINE FOR SQUADRONS WHO WISH TO SEND MEMBERS TO THE 2013 AE WEEKEND REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY, 30 AUGUST 2013. (We do accept walk-ins, if necessary.)
Anticipated activities may include, but are not limited to:
Registration Form
Please see Missions: Aerospace Education for registration form and printable version of this announcement.