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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MINNESOTA WING – CIVIL AIR PATROL
Cadets Soar To New Heights at Flight Academy
Graduates of the 2002 Minnesota Flight Academy had a group picture taken after their graduation on 20 July. Cadets over a 9 day
period mastered the skills needed to pilot a Powered Aircraft or Sailplane. Article on Page 2. Photo: Minnesota Wing/PA
Knights of Honor Drill Team Competes at
National Cadet Competition
Some of the Cadets who participated in the
2002 National Drill Team Competition at the USAF Academy.
Pictures: Minnesota Wing/CP
JULY 2002
The Knights of Honor placed fifth in the
2002 National Cadet Competition held at
the US Air Force Academy in Colorado
Springs.
They brought home trophies for second
place ties in Uniform Inspection and Vol-
ley Ball. They placed third in the mile run.
Cadet Ryan Hilger placed 4th in the writ-
ten test and Cadet Lori Sobolewski
placed 10th out of 128 participants.
“Congratulations to all the participants in
the recent National Cadet Competition. I
would also like to thank the support per-
sonnel that made it possible.” said Col
Dale Hoium.
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Cadets Soar To New Heights at 2002

Minnesota Flight Academy
flight Instructors. Capt Mike Hartell, Lt Col Rich Voskia, Lt Col
The 2002 Minnesota Wing Flight Academy took place at Man-
Steve Lewis (IA WG), Major Craig Lommel, Major Manny
kato Municipal Airport from July 12-20.
Block, Major Gerald Lowry (IA WG), Capt Jerry Wolfgram,
Capt Bob Kistner, Capt Bill Daravingas, Capt Jason Urban,
Mankato Airport has been the location of the encampment for
Col Larry Stys (WI WG), and Major Scott Parrish.
the past several years. It is located 6 miles northeast of the
city of Mankato, and at an elevation of 1020 feet, the airport
Each Senior Member who served on staff donated their time
was an ideal base for the encampment.
and expertise. Each flight instructor is an FAA licensed CFI
(Certified Flight Instructor.) who received no pay or stipend for
There are several “feeder” airports nearby that allow our stu-
their work. On average each cadet received over 40 hours of
dents to do the practice and learning they need to do so they
instruction from the CFI’s and Ground School.
can “solo” before the end of the academy. These airports are:
Owatonna, New Ulm, Sleepy Eye and Wells, MN
Over the course of the encampment the cadets first went to
ground school to learn the basics of flight and then they
38 Cadets and 25 Senior members from 5 wings came to-
started applying what they learned on the ground in one of the
gether for the annual 8 day academy. 17 aircraft (3 gliders, 3
Cessna 172’s. Capt Joan Kistner was the ground school in-
tow planes(MN, IA and IL) and 14 powered aircraft) and sev-
structor.
eral vans supported the encampment. Over $ 1 Million Dollars
in CAP assets supported this event.
Cadets began to solo on Wednesday and by the close of op-
erations on Friday every student pilot had soled his or her
The biggest challenge this year was the size of the academy.
plane. I need to explain that not all cadets soloed in the tradi-
Everything about this year was enlarged. The students, air- tional sense.
craft, food service, dormitories, fuel needs (Expenses were
Some cadets due to age and some restrictions in CAP regula-
estimated at $ 20,000.00. This is in addition to the fee each
tions could not solo. Rather they completed a supervised or
cadet paid for lodging, meals and some training materials.)
Pre-solo. This is a flight where the student, with an instructor
There was good flying weather nearly every day. Other than 1 in the aircraft with them took off, circled the field and landed
morning the cadets were able to fly all day long. Flight Opera- the aircraft. The student conducted the flight with no help from
tion Officers Lt Col’s Bruce and Lynn Hegreness insured that the instructor but he was there if needed.
our pilots were briefed and operated in accordance with CAP
5 glider cadets soloed and the other 5 completed pre-solos.
Regulations.
On the powered side 22 completed solo flights and 5 pre-
The Academy was led by Captain Mike Hartell and Cadet soloed.
Commander C/Capt Lori Sobolewski. They coordinated the
The Academy was joined by parents and friends for graduation
efforts of the cadets and staff provided an intense but enjoy-
on Saturday. At this point cadets received their Solo Pilot
able experience for all.
Wings from their Flight Instructor. Graduation was held at Gus-
New this year was the position of Vice Commander. Lt Col tavus Adolphus. Over 200 people attended.
Bruce Hegreness coordinated all ground and support staff
"This is a unique opportunity for our cadets. They receive in-
needed to make the academy work. Lt Col Hegreness was
struction from some from the best instructors around. Many
supported by volunteers who did everything from Ground
are graduates of this encampment." Said Lt Col John Quilling,
Crews to maintenance and administration.
MN Wing DCS/Mission Operations.
Capt Sherry Herzfeld was the Deputy Commander for Cadets.
Many of the cadets will be pursuing private pilot ratings and
In this capacity she oversaw the cadets when they were not
their solo ratings. In fact several of the glider students have
training and insured a safe environment for them.
been working with Glider Operations staff to work on advanced
The academy was housed in new quarters at Gustavus Adol- ratings and solos at Red Wing and Mankato Airports over the
phus College in St. Peter. The facilities were a huge improve- summer and into the fall.
ment over past years.
“We work with these kids, no young adults to teach them
Lt Col Roger Brogren coordinated the Soaring (Glider) Pro- something very adult. They complete a very intense program
gram with the assistance of Capt Bill Pagel, Capt Bob Nady and when finished not only do they learn how to fly but they
(IAWG), Capt Ron Behm (KSWG), Capt Dennis Bruna learn about themselves and what they can really do.” Said
(KSWG) and Col Steve Dee. Glider Tow Pilots were Lt Col Capt Hartell.
John Quilling, Lt Col Keith Flanagan and 1st Lt Mike Rehbein. To learn more about the academy you can go to it’s website:
www.mnwg.cap.gov/cp/flightacademy information on applying
Major Carl Hallum coordinated the Powered Track and these for the 2003 Flight Academy will be posted in October.
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North Hennepin Cadet Receives
CAP’s Highest AE Honor
Cadet Lt Col Peggy Schnaak (center) receives the North Central
Region Frank G. Brewer Nomination from Mr. Dennis Yeager,
NCLR Director of Aerospace Education and Col Dale Hoium at
the 2002 Wing Conference. Photo: MNWG/PA (File)
For Snelling Commander
to Step Down
Capt Don Dalton
After several years of dedicated service to our squadron
commander, Capt Armand French will be stepping down
as commander of the Fort Snelling Cadet Squadron
Capt French has been a true leader of our squadron and
has seen us over many rough spots and tough times.
With his leadership our squadron has persevered and
gone on to become what we are today. Namely, one of
the fastest upcoming squadrons in Minnesota.
Capt French will be using his new free time to further his
education and imparting that new found education to
others in a teaching row.
The new squadron commander will be Maj Doug Kilian
of Viking Squadron in Bloomington. He joined CAP as a
cadet and earned the Gen Carl Spaatz Award. He
brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Good luck to Capt French in his future endeavors and
welcome Maj Kilian.
JULY 2002
C/Lt Col Peggy Schnack of North Hennepin Squad-
ron we announced as the recipient of the Frank G.
Brewer-Civil Air Patrol Memorial Aerospace Award
(Cadet.)
The Frank G. Brewer-Civil Air Patrol Memorial Aero-
space Awards commemorate Frank G. Brewer Sr.’s
lifelong interest in aviation, youth, and education.
Mr. Brewer, a businessman from Birmingham, Ala.,
envisioned that aviation and space exploration
would have a dramatic impact on our world. Upon
Mr. Brewer’s death in 1969, his son, CAP Lt Col
Frank G. Brewer Jr., established the Brewer Awards
to recognize those individuals who have contrib-
uted most to the advancement of youth in aero-
space activities.
The Frank G. Brewer-Civil Air Patrol Memorial Aero-
space Awards are the highest CAP awards given
individuals and organizations within and outside of
CAP who have made exceptional contributions to
the advancement of youth in aerospace activities.
Selection is based upon an outstanding aerospace
achievement or contribution to the aerospace field
during the calendar year preceding the selection.
Nominees must have earned the Billy Mitchell
Award and be a current CAP member.
Final Flight
Captain Donald Jacobson of Cass Count Sen-
ior Squadron passed away on Sunday July 7th.
He was 80 years old.
Captain Jacobson served in World War II as a
Naval Aviator. He joined CAP in 1976 and was
the first Commander of the Cass County Senior
Squadron. He became a patron member of the
squadron this past summer.
Lt Col Lorretta O’Connor, wife of Lt Col Tom O’
Connor passed away on 14 July. She had been
a CAP member for over 50 years.
Our sincerest sympathies go out to the families
of these officers.
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CAP Officers
Participate in
Homeland Defense
Meeting
The Anoka Composite Squadron
Color Guard presents the Colors at
the Defending the Homeland Sympo-
sium sponsored by the Gen. E. W.
Rawlings Chapter of the Air Force As-
sociation in Bloomington, MN. The
cadets in the color guard were:
C/SSgt. Nate Griner, C/TSgt. Ryan
Kenny, C/Sra James Schutta and C/
Amn Ted Persing. Lt Col. Mike Moen,
the Anoka Composite Sq. Com-
mander looks on from the back.
Picture: Col Kevin Sliwinski

Col Kevin Sliwinski and Lt Col Stan Kegel represented Minnesota Wing at the “Defending The
Homeland” Symposium on 24-25 July. This was conducted by the General E.W. Rawlings Chap-
ter of the Air Force Association. The Symposium addressed threats to the civilian infrastructure of
the United States and options available for protecting our energy production facilities, fuel and wa-
ter pipelines, transportation systems, communication systems, and banking systems, with a par-
ticular focus on information security.

“We were able to establish and renew contacts with members of the national security establish-
ment and show them what services CAP is able to offer in supporting homeland defense.” said
Col Kevin Sliwinski.

For more information about this meeting and Powerpoint presentations you can go to the
Rawlings Chapter Website: http://www.rawlings-afa.org/symposium02.php

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