Events
Upcoming Events
O-FLIGHTS RESCHEDUlED APRIL 21, 2024 SIGN UP
Cadets, who have yet experienced an O-Flight front seat, please sign up. We will take into consideration Cadets who have yet had a front seat experience, then following Cadets who have had front seat experience . The Senior Squadron will do their best to accommodate accordingly the best they can. Please be patient with our Pilots as they have to follow safety procedures, which factors in weather, weight and balance, etc.
If in the event there is any sudden change, due to delays, cancellations etc. We will do our best to inform you ASAP. We do appreciate if you require to cancel your Cadets slot, please inform us 24 hours prior, so we can accommodate a cadet on the waitlist to take the slot.
Eligible cadets MUST have:
1) AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING course completed in AXIS
2) a proper ABU uniform
3) a current physical CAP ID card
Cadet orientation flights are hour-long flights in CAP corporate Cessna Aircraft that are meant to introduce cadets to the world of aviation by letting them fly the aircraft for a portion of the flight. Multiple cadets will be flown at once by a qualified and specially-trained CAP orientation flight pilot. Flights are fully funded by Civil Air Patrol and the United States Air Force. Just sign up.
Parents and family members are welcome to take photos and videos of their cadets prior to engine start and watch their cadets taxi off the ramp from a safe distance (there will be several safety personnel present).
SIGN-UP SHEET: NY-328 O-Flight Request (google.com)- Sign Up Closed.
Thank you again for all of your patience and let's make sure NO Rain or Wind on April 21st!
Camp Smith-Trail of Fallen Hike-West Point Tour
Description: Depending on the weather will determine the order of the trip.
Plan is as follows:
April 27th head to the Trail of the Fallen Hike. We will bring rocks and one big rock with our Squadron Logo and leave at the mountain top in memory of the fallen. Refer to link for more information. Trail of the Fallen – Popolopen Torne – Bear Mountain State Park (scenesfromthetrail.com)
April 27th - Overnight at Camp Smith. Refer to link of more information: Camp Smith Training Site (ny.gov)
April 28th- Head to United States Military Academy for a tour of their base and Museum. Refer to link: United States Military Academy West Point
Please fill out the Camp Smith liability form and turn in ASAP as we need to have the form turned into Camp Smith to be able to have access to the base. Camp Smith Liability Form
Camp Smith Packing List: CAPF 160 Camp Smith Overnight.pdf
Day 1 - Hike - Cadets pack their own lunches and money for dinner and bring snacks for overnight
Day 2 - Camp Smith - Bring Money for Breakfast as there is a Deli outside of the Base
Day 2 - West Point Afternoon - We will provide Pizza and Drinks.
Activity Cost: $10.00 for the cost of CAP VAN Fuel
Bring plenty of your own snacks/treats.
Date: April 27-28 2024-Overnight Trip
Meeting Location: Long Island Group Head Quarters
Senior Staff and Cadet Meeting Time: 0700
Depart LIG 0800
Return from West Point April 28, 2024 ETA 1800
Transporting Cadets/Seniors in CAP Van.
OIC: Lt Sam Portugues Klos 516.909.1916
Safety Officer: Col Andrew Balistreri
UOD: ABU's
Packing List: TBD-More information to follow.
Please refer to https://ny328.cap.gov/events for CAP Forms.
***Need to bring CAPF 60-80 and CAPF 161**
2024 Veteran’s Honor Breakfast with Sen.Palumbo and Assemblyman Ed Flood
2024 Veteran’s Honor Breakfast with Sen.Palumbo and Assemblyman Ed Flood
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 8am-12pm
Where: VFW Post 3054 8 Jones Street Setauket, NY11733
Senator Anthony Palumbo (Senatorial District 1) and Assemblyman Ed Flood (Assembly District 4) will be honoring veterans as they assist the Civil Air Patrol and Sea Cadets (yet to confirm) in cooking and serving a pancake breakfast to the veterans and their family members. The VFW Post 3054 will be the location, and is assisting in the selection of three veterans to honor with NYS Proclamations. We are expecting 40-50 persons to attend.The Assembly Regional Office and Senate Director of Downstate Operations will be facilitating
alongside each member's District Office.
OIC: Lt Sam Portugues Klos
Safety Officer: Col Balistreri
Report Time at LIG: 0645AM
Return to LIG: 1400
UOD: ABU/CORPORATES
COLOR GUARD REQUIRD: BLUES
SIGN UP:https://forms.gle/g7pUtVvmtKoHgc8D8
Air Show Events - 23,24,25,26 May 2024 Jones Beach & Republic Airport
Multiple days and times. CLICK HERE TO READ THE RULES BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM
.REPORT TIMES: Staff: 0800. All others: 0830. Earlier is better. Contact your squadron commander if you need to arrange transportation to and/or from Jones Beach. SAFETY BRIEFING: 0900. The daily Safety Briefing is not optional - ALL MEMBERS are expected to attend.
OFFICER IN CHARGE: Capt Mark Del Orfano (lqr.cmdr.288@gmail.com)
LOCATION: Jones Beach Boardwalk, east of Central Mall and west of the East Bathhouse. Closest parking is either Parking Field #4 or #5.
REQUIRED ITEMS:
• CAPID
• (2) CAPF 161
• CAPF 60-80 (Cadets)
• CAPF 17 (Seniors)
• (3) 16-oz. water bottles or equivalent
• Snacks and a bagged lunch
Refer to Sign Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ-u-1Em_118Shn48rv4U3R4CNgxmdQdMYjw8s4jcnb5tdsw/viewform
CAPF 60-80 - CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET ACTIVITY PERMISSION SLIP
CAPF 161 - EMERGENCY INFORMATION (2 Copies required) Must be printed, completed, and brought to the event for participation.
CAPF 60-80 - CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET ACTIVITY PERMISSION SLIP
CAPF 161 - EMERGENCY INFORMATION (2 Copies required)Must be printed, completed, and brought to the event for participation.2024
Paws of War Car Show Sunday, June 2, 2024
Sunday, 02JUN2024
Event Starts: 0900-1500
Meeting Time 0730 LIG
End Time: 1530 (Clean Up)
Meeting Location: 127 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset, NY 11767
UOD: ABU/Corporates
Color Guard - Blues
OIC: Lt Sam Portugues Klos
Safety Officer: TBD
Cadet OIC: TBD
Paws of War have invited the Cadets to participate in this event.
This is also a recruitment opportunity. You will also have the opportunity to interact with the dogs.
Sign UP: https://forms.gle/nxzZmjzPtdQGit1C9
CAPF 161 - EMERGENCY INFORMATION (2 Copies required. Cadet must have one copy in their left breast pocket of their ABU's, accompanied by their CAP ID Card)
Hurry Hurry and sign up for: NYWG Summer Encampment 2024!
| Location |
|---|
| Hancock Field ANGB Syracuse, NY |
| Dates |
| 21-28 Jul 2024 |
| Staff Dates |
| 19-29 Jul 2024 |
| Encampment Commander |
| Maj Christian Granda |
| Staff Training |
| Pre-Encampment Training |
Encampment Starts:
2023 Encampment Video HERE
Daily Encampment Newsletters Click HERE to access (after start of encampment).
Photos on New York Wing Civil Air Patrol Facebook Link to Facebook
Refer to Link: New York Wing Encampment (cap.gov)
