This program sets forth the procedures for conducting CAP cadet, TOP Flights, JROTC and AFROTC Orientation flights in Ohio Wing. For more information on the Oride program review CAPP 52-7.

Goals of the program: 

• Increase the number of ORides which are conducted annually in Ohio Wing. 
• Provide Orientation flights to new cadets ideally within the first 60 days of membership. 
• Assure that every Unit with cadets is afforded an Orientation flight opportunity at least once annually. 
• Build the knowledge and skills of unit commanders and orientation pilots in the planning, execution, support and record keeping of ORide events. 
• Monitor for the rotation of Orientation pilots as necessary to assure equitable flight opportunities for pilots. 
• Provide funded-flight opportunities for all qualified CAP pilots in support of ORide events. 

Cadet Orientation Flights Request Instructions
 
Preplanning is key to a successful program. Units should consider scheduling ORides on a consistent basis throughout the year (ie: second Saturday of the month, or during a regular meeting time once per month, etc) along with a rain-date. Getting the event on the calendar and communicated early will help with planning and de-conflicting with ORide events and other activities at the Group and Wing level. 

 
Units may request orientation flights for their cadets by contacting their Group ORide coordinator or Wing Orientation Flight Officer. The ORide Coordinator for the event must contact the Wing Orientation Flight Officer (OFO) Capt Joe Mosher (joseph.mosher@ohwg.cap.gov) 614-571-1718 at least 72 hrs in advance to obtain authorization (a funding allocation) for the event. In order to estimate the allocation, the ORide Coordinator should provide the following information to the OFO: 

1. Name and location of the host unit
2. Name of the airport where the orientation flights will originate
3. Name of the senior member who will be the POC and present at the event 
4. Number of cadets to be flown during that event
5. Flight-syllabus number for each cadet to be flown 

A determination will be made regarding the number of aircraft and pilots needed, and an estimate of flight hours needed for the ORides and aircraft ferry-time if needed.
 
With this information, the Wing Orientation Flight Officer will authorize a dollar-amount for the event. Flights can not be conducted without prior authorization and approval. This will provide equitable opportunity for events and the monitoring of available funds.