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Civil Air Patrol

Picture of the Day: Early and bright

By General Aviation News Staff · November 6, 2024 ·

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A Civil Air Patrol Cessna soaks up the morning rays before a full day of glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia. The West Virginia Wing supports glider operations for multiple states, Delaware Wing was the lucky one this particular day.”

Picture of the Day: First flight

By General Aviation News Staff · October 28, 2024 ·

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing Encampment is the place many cadets get their very first Blackhawk ride. This photo shows a flight of cadets taking off from Camp Dawson.”

Picture of the Day: Glider in tow

By General Aviation News Staff · October 23, 2024 ·

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A photo of a Civil Air Patrol Cessna taken from the glider cockpit during glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”

Picture of the Day: W99 from Above

By General Aviation News Staff · October 10, 2024 ·

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol glider operations in the West Virginia Wing offer gorgeous sights all day long at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”

Picture of the Day: Blackhawk rides

By General Aviation News Staff · September 24, 2024 ·

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Cadets at Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing Summer Encampment stand around a Blackhawk for a safety briefing, prior to getting a ride.”

Picture of the Day: Soaring fun

By General Aviation News Staff · September 12, 2024 ·

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “The view from Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing glider cockpit while under tow above Petersburg, West Virginia.”

Picture of the Day: The rich heritage of aviation

By General Aviation News Staff · August 21, 2024 ·

Crystal Joy submitted this photo taken by Angela Rudd and a note: “The Cumberland Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol in Cumberland, Maryland, recently held an awards presentation with a backdrop that included both a current CAP aircraft and ‘Beach City Baby,’ a notable historical aircraft. This event highlights the squadron’s ongoing dedication to recognizing achievements within its ranks while also celebrating aviation history.”

Picture of the Day: Launch Time

By General Aviation News Staff · August 18, 2024 ·

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets participate in glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg.”

Picture of the Day: Glider Ops

By General Aviation News Staff · August 15, 2024 ·

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia. The West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol conducts glider operations for many states throughout the year.”

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