Civil Air Patrol Washington Wing Aerospace Education

Director, Aerospace Education Washington Wing
Lt Col Russell Garlow

Washington Wing Internal Aerospace Education Director, West Side
Maj Patrick Smith

Washington Wing External Aerospace Education Director
Lt Col Richard Edgerton

The latest information for the next NCASE (National Congress on Aviation and Space Education)

CAP Aerospace Education Excellence (AEX) Program Information (for both CAP and schools)

Aerospace: Journey of Flight (2008 Edition)

Study questions (sample tests) for

• Part 1 (Chapters 1 - 6)
• Part 2 (Chapters 7 - 9)
• Part 3 (Chapters 10 - 17)
• Part 4 (Chapters 18 - 20)
• Part 5 (Chapters 21 - 23)
• Part 6 (Chapters 24 - 27)

Aerospace Dimensions resources

• Leader's Guide.
• Module 1: Introduction To Flight.
  
• Module 1 PowerPoint.
• Module 2: Aircraft Systems and Airports.
  
• Module 2 PowerPoint.
• Module 3: Air Environment.
  
• Module 3 PowerPoint.
• Module 4: Rockets
  
• Module 4 PowerPoint.
• Module 5: Space Environment
  
• Module 5 PowerPoint.
• Module 6: Spacecraft.
  
• Module 6 PowerPoint.
• Supplemental Space Module.
  

Online practice AE Quizzes for Cadets

Online AE Exams for Seniors

CAP Aerospace Education Curricula

Application for teachers to become an Aerospace Education Member (AEM).  Click THIS LINK for an online version of the AEM application.

Washington Wing Quarterly Report form (for squadron Aerospace Education Officers).

Checklists for WAWG aircraft.

AOPA Calendar of Aviation Events (query by airport, state, region, etc.)

Other AE Curricula and resources

• Chasing the Sun lesson plans.
• Education and Public Outreach (Sonoma State University).
  
• FAA Aviation curricula.
• NASA Spacelink.
• 4-H Aerospace Education.
• National Association of Rocketry.
• Flying Things Model Rocketry.
• Academy of Model Aeronautics (great for radio control aircraft!).

Pilots' Resources

• Instructions for simulated flights from BFI to: RNT,  TIW, and PWT.
• FAA Student Pilot Guide
• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.  2008 edition!
• Airplane Flying Handbook: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5; Part 6; Part 7.
  
• Instrument Flying Handbook.  2008 Edition!
  
• Aviation Instructor's Handbook.  2008 edition!
• Instrument Procedures Handbook.
  
• FAA Airman Knowledge questions:

• TFRs and other flight restrictions

• What to expect on your private pilot checkride.  Point of origin for this test is KBFI (Boeing Field, Seattle).
  
• The FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations) in electronic form.
  
• The AIM (Aeronautical  Information Manual) in electronic form.
• FAA Practice Tests (Rising Up - free).  Take tests for Private or Instrument.
• Sporty's practice tests.  Also free!
  
• Weight and Balance spreadsheet (for informational purposes only--not for official flight planning!).
  
• Light gun signals.
  
• Radio Communication scripts (for local towered and non-towered operations).
• Live ATC radio.
  
• VOR Tutor/Simulator.
• FAA Order 7900.5B (Surface Weather Observing).
• METAR codes.
  
• Reading METARs and TAFs (tutorial--registration required).
• Abbreviations and acronyms.
  
• ADDS Weather (Aviation Digital Data Service).
• DUAT Weather (Direct User Access Terminal service for pilots).
  
• Intercept Procedures (from AOPA).
  
• AOPA's FBO Directory.
• Operations at Non-Towered Airports.
• AOPA Flight Training (for students of all levels and CFIs).
  
• AOPA Safety Topics (A wide range of materials, seminars, and courses--many with accompanying quizzes).
• AOPA Safety Advisors (Aviation specific topics in areas ranging from Weather to Operations and Proficiency.).
• AOPA Safety Briefs (Short publications designed to offer practical guidance and useful tips for every pilot.).
• AOPA Special Reports.
• AOPA Taxi Diagrams (Available by airport identifier, name, city, or state).
• Airport signage flash cards.
  
• AOPA Air Safety Foundation safety quizzes.
• WSDOT Seattle Sectional Aeronautical Charts.
• WSDOT Airport Reference Guide (new in 2007!).
  

Your comments and suggestions are welcome!

Rich Edgerton