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Flying Activities
Civil Air Patrol pilots
fly approximately 80 percent of all search and rescue hours requested by
the Air Force Rescue and Coordination Center, Langley AFB, VA, as the auxiliary
of the Air Force. CAP has more than 530 corporate aircraft located around
the country. Flying is not always free, but it is usually less expensive
than rental aircraft when a cost is involved. Members may also fly
their own aircraft for CAP activities. Reimbursement for fuel, oil, and
maintenance is available on selected Air Force missions, Red Cross missions,
Customs missions, and some state missions. Flying activities include:
- Search and rescue (Air Force missions)
- Reconnaissance-Drug Interdiction missions for U.S. Customs, U.S.
Forest Service and DEA
- Red Cross blood/tissue missions
- Disaster relief missions
- Civil Defense missions
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