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Archive for March 18, 2017
Drones, Quadcopters, RC Planes & Gliders part of Aerospace education at OCS.
One of the various quadcopters that took part in the presentation.
A Cessna RC airplane used to demonstrate RC control surfaces and channels / servos
The Omaha Composite Squadron held its monthly Aerospace Education evening on March 13. OCS Aerospace Education Officer, 2dLt Kirk Rasmussen, led the evening by demonstrating the basics of RC aircraft operation, required equipment, and the theory of flight behind each type of craft that was being demonstrated to the cadets.
Some of the RC equipment brought in for the demonstration
Cadets get a better view of the Servo mechanism via the bottom of the aircraft.
The cadets were able to see first-hand, the new technologies that are being introduced into the RC world, such as the new FPV (First Person View) miniature cameras which allow the user (pilot) to fly the aircraft, while wearing a set of goggles that display the path of the aircraft across the air as transmitted by the FPV camera mounted on the aircraft itself.
Cadets take turns at looking through the FPV goggles from one of the aircraft.
The Omaha Composite squadron plans to expand the Aerospace Education program over the next few months to include some exciting, never before seen activities at the squadron level. More details will be forthcoming as we work on securing the equipment and manage the logistics of these activities. Stay tuned!
A Captive Audience listens attentively as two OCS cadets brief them on RC aircraft operations.
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OCS Cadet and Senior Change of Command
C/2dLt receives his Mitchell Achievement award
On March 6th, 2017, the Omaha Composite squadron held its monthly promotions ceremony and a combined Cadet and Senior member change of command ceremony.
C/Capt. Elizabeth Nelson led her final promotion ceremony as Cadet Commander. The ceremony culminated with her own promotion to the rank of C/Capt and reaching the Amelia Earhart achievement milestone. The following cadets were recognized before a large audience of squadron and Wing representatives, as well as family members:
- C/A1C Nathan Ireland – Promoted to C/SrA
- C/SSgt Noach Hayward – Promoted to C/TSgt
- C/2dLt Meredith Wichman – Promoted to C/1stLt
- C/CMSgt Bryce Moran – Billy Mitchell Milestone
- C/1stLt Elizabeth Nelson – Amelia Earhart Milestone
- Cadet of the Month: C/TSgt Noach Hayward
Congratulations to all the cadets who promoted for their hard work and dedication!
C/SrA Ireland gets some advice and recognition from LtCol McCartney
C/TSgt Hayward is congratulated for his achievement
C/1stLt Wichman continues her unprecedented 58 day promotion record.
C/2dLt Moran receives his epaulettes from his parents.
C/Capt Nelson was accompanied by family and friends as she receives the rank of Cadet Captain, and the culmination of the Earhart achievement award.
Following the Promotion Ceremony, C/Capt Nelson relinquished her command and was transferred immediately to C/2dLt Bryce Moran. C/2dLt Moran, who will lead the Cadet corps for the next half year, was selected as the new Cadet Commander based on his exceptional resumé of CAP achievements, participation, community service, qualifications and vision for the cadet program.
Both the outgoing and incoming cadet commanders addressed the audience and wished each other well as they assume their next role.
C/Capt Nelson addresses the squadron as outgoing Cadet Commander.
Incoming Cadet Commander, C/2dLt Moran and C/Capt Nelson exchange a congratulatory handshake.
The Senior change of Command took place immediately afterward. Outgoing OCS Commander, LtCol Robert McCartney handed the squadron flag to LtCol Darrell McMillan, Wing Vice Commander, and relinquished his command. Maj. John Pineda accepted command of the squadron by receiving the OCS flag. The Squadron owes a HUGE debt of gratitude to Lt. Col McCartney for his exceptional leadership in leading the squadron for nearly 5 years. Maj. Pineda plans to continue this trend, and will strive to continue expanding both Senior and Cadet programs to realize the goal of making every volunteer member of the squadron feel that they are an integral part of the entire Civil Air Patrol organization.
LtCol. McMillan, Wing Vice Commander, LtCol McCartney (Outgoing CC) and Maj. John Pineda (incoming CC)
Semper Vigilans!
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