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Aerospace Education
We live in a world where every segment of society is affected by aviation and space technology. It is an established fact that America will remain a world leader only as long as we have a strong aerospace program. The United States has always been at the leading edge of aerospace technology and it is the desire of our national leaders to keep us at the front. If we maintain aerospace supremacy, it may very well mean the ultimate survival of democracy and the American way of life.
Shortly after World War II, CAP received its Congressional charter and it is one of the few
organizations that still promotes, and understands, aerospace education. The authority for
CAP's education and training is derived from Public Law 476, of the 79 Congress,
2 Session, which was signed on 1 July, 1946. The law gave purpose and direction to CAP's
educational outreach. The challenge was " to provide an organization that will encourage and aid American Citizens in the contribution of their efforts, services, and resources in the development of aviation and in the maintenance of air supremacy..."
and to provide"...aviation education and training. " That challenge still exists to this day!
Aerospace Education is defined as that branch of general education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society. This is a definition every Civil Air Patrol Member should memorize because it tells us exactly why we study aerospace.
March 17, 2009 Aerospace Education Briefing
It is recommended that all new members joining squadron 5 take the Chuck Yeager Award. The textbook and link to take the test are located below.
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