Funny Civil Air Patrol Pictures

[Single Seat]

Didn't the CAP play an active part in the defense of the US coastal waters during WW2? I know that they're limited to SAR and "counter-narcotics" ( ) now but they did help defend the country at one point in time.

Yes, and they actually bombed a few German subs.

 

[Python]

These dorks actually have a museum....
http://www.caphistory.org/

The Civil Air Patrol....America's 33rd line of defense. Right behind the militant wing of the Salvation Army but ahead of the Elks club and the Shriners!!

I thought it was between the Mississippi National Guard and the League of Women Voters...

 

[Python]

The wrong stuff?

 

[OUSOONER]

This derelict looks like he goes to Phuket, Thailand, several times a year to find little boys that look like OU's avatar, Short Round!

How many fantasy bowling leagues do you think this guy is in? I guess CAP is also a way of doing community service...Thats GOTTA be the same dude..

 

[Tyler]

I thought it was between the Mississippi National Guard and the League of Women Voters...

How would you feel if I started ragging on NAMBLA?

 

[Python]

How would you feel if I started ragging on NAMBLA?

Actually I could care less if you did. The line was more against the League of Women Voters than the MNG. The line actually came from The Simpsons episode where Homer joins the Naval Reserve.

 

[raptor10]

What's wrong with the National Association of Marlon Brando Look-Alikes?

 

[Python]

Haha, does that mean you're a proud member?

 

[mtsupilot09]

Jeff,
If you want to join the CAP, go for it man. I used to work at an FBO (fixed base operator) at a fairly large (Class C airspace) airport. The CAP came in most weekends when they would go and fly their C172. One of their commanders was an ex C-9 driver. They were nice folks, some took themselves too seriously. Same thing happens in the fire and police service with the Explorer program. Just look at it as an opportunity to learn more about aviation, and get some free stick time. I really enjoyed teaching the cadets about the airplanes that my company owned. Best of luck.

 

[nzachman]

Jeff,

As a current member, I will echo what has been said above. The cadet program is a great program to get into if you are interested in joining the services and flying. You can get some flight time fairly cheap in nice Cessna 172s and earn pilot ratings in them as well. You will find that there are many great people in CAP, however, those who are not good tend to overshadow those who are genuinely there to help. I have never regretted my decision to join CAP as I feel that I have gained valuable leadership and flight experience in the program. Best of Luck!!

Nick

 

[Kycntryboy]

The wrong stuff?

What the hell a quarter of them without covers, half with bloused pants. And why are they wearing their covers on the "flightline" anyways? What the hell... who are these kids? And who the hell is that butterball in the middle... somebody's brother? A new recruit? Hell that kid first row second from the right looks like he has got his dad's uniform on...on pant tucked in one out, and words can't describe the cover. lol

 

[zab1001]

What the hell a quarter of them without covers, half with bloused pants. And why are they wearing their covers on the "flightline" anyways? What the hell... who are these kids? And who the hell is that butterball in the middle... somebody's brother? A new recruit? Hell that kid first row second from the right looks like he has got his dad's uniform on...on pant tucked in one out, and words can't describe the cover. lol

they're...CHILDREN.

 

[Someday]

It's not a bad gig, just don't take yourself too seriously while you're in it.

This still holds true even after you are commissioned.


SD

 

[Kycntryboy]

they're...CHILDREN.

I know big guy ... I went to an airshow in Ellington, TX last year and a "squadron?" of these guys came marching by in their cammies. I found it pretty weird it reminds me of the Hitler youth.

 

[Swanee]

When I was younger I used to hitch a ride with the Cappies from Syracuse down to Harris Hill in Elmira to go soaring. It was about a 50/50 ratio of those who took it too seriously and those who seemed to know what it was about. All I wanted was the ride to the airfield so I could go catch some thermals for a day. They didn't make me join them to do that, but that probably had to do with the fact that they really wanted the old man to join (he couldn't stand those guys).