Packing List
Use this list as a guide. You may bring other items, such as reading material as long as
the items are not on the PROHIBITED list..
Cadets will be issued 2 approved Academy T-shirts to be worn as the uniform of the day with (member supplied) khaki or tan slacks/cargo pants.
Khaki Pants recommended for protecting legs from heat and sunburn through glider canopy.
There is a laundry room with coin operated washer & dryer in the college dorm to wash clothing at the Academy.
The quantities noted below are suggested minimums. Remember to bring enough items for a stay of 8 days
Uniform Items
- 8 pair plain white socks
- 1 pair plain athletic, closed toe shoes, to wear with flight line uniform of the day
(No Boots) - 2 pair khaki or tan slacks/cargo pants (Academy approved T-shirts will be issued)
- Black belt
- Bucket hat (tan)
- Sunglasses within regulations
Personal Clothing
- 8 sets underwear
- Casual civilian clothing for free time
- Shower (Clogs) shoes (to be worn only to, from, and in the shower)
- 1 Grey hooded sweatshirt recommended for cool mornings
- 1 Conservative swimming suit
Personal Items – Mandatory Documents
- Current CAP ID card
- Student Pilot Certificate if you have previous glider instruction flights, Contact Ltc Dewing for instructions
- Current 101 card
- Photo ID with current home address on it
- Logbook if you have one, first time students will be provided their Logbook
Personal Items – Mandatory Equipment
- Bed linen, (sheets, blanket, or Sleeping bag)
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Bath soap with container
- Comb and/or brush, shampoo
- Razor and shaving cream or electric razor if currently shaving
- Washcloth(s) and bath towel(s)
- Feminine hygiene products for females
- Sunscreen ( SPF 50+ recommended)
- Lip balm and chap stick
- Deodorant – Non aerosol type
- Foot powder
- Laundry bag
- Flashlight
- ball point pen
- Notepad, pocket size
- Camelback for hydration
Personal Items – Optional
- Camera/Cell Phone
- Pillow
- Mouth wash
- Hair spray/gel
- Neck buddy cooling device
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- TOBACCO PRODUCTS, INCLUDING E-CIGARETTES
- ALCOHOL
- ILLEGAL DRUGS
- INAPPROPRIATE READING MATERIAL
- TOE SHAPED SHOES
- SHORT SHORTS
LIMITED USE ITEMS
- CELL PHONES – ON ARRIVAL SHOULD BE TURNED IN – MAY BE USED DURING CLASS TIME AS REQUESTED BY INSTRUCTOR AND FOR LIMITED CALLS HOME
- TABLETS, IPADS, IPODS, AND COMPUTERS – WILL BE TURNED IN AND WILL BE USED DURING CLASS AND STUDY TIME AS REQUESTED BY INSTRUCTOR