Two Squadron 302 pilots, Maj Tim Beckwith (pictured) and Capt Michael Rich particpated in the Teacher Orientation Program by providing educational flights to several teachers from the Anthem school district. The teachers were provided a safety briefing about the aircraft, participated in the pre-flight checking of the plane they would be flying in and then during the flight had the opportunity to man the controls (under the watchful eye of the pilot-in-command). Overal all, five AZ Wing aircraft participated in the flight, using the Squadron 302 headquarters as the base of operations.

Squadron 302 Names New Cadet Commander

Squadron 302 Commander Capt Les Manser and Deputy Commander for Cadets 2d Lt Lee Fala announced that C/1st Lt Alexander Patocs has been named the new Cadet Commander. C/1st Lt Patocs is replacing C/Capt William Mead who served as Cadet Commander for the past year.

In conjunction with the change of command ceremony, the cadets hosted an open house for their family, friends, along with prospective cadets. Cadet staff and senior members provided presentations on the model rocketry program, cadet orientation flights, along with the promotion of several cadets.

The event was wrapped up by burgers and hot dogs being served for all!

Aircrews from Squadron 302 planned on taking to the skies to locate a practice Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). While gearing up for the first air sortie, the crew was informed of an actual ELT signal being picked up and the crew went in search of the real thing instead. The beacon was located at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which involved some expert piloting through one of the busiest airspaces in the nation. Although not an emergency, by silencing the beacon the aircrew ensured the transmitter would not interfere with any actual ELT activations.

Cadets interested in PTX (Physical Training eXercise) can now attend a PTX session every Thursday @ 1900.  Held at the Squadron building and led by Squadron Cadets C/2Lt. Patocs and C/SMSgt. Matheny, PTX is a great way of keeping "mission strong" for Cadets who are currently achieving the PT standards.  For Cadets working on making the grade, PTX is a "must do" for learning the correct way to achieve high PT results. No registration is required - just show up in your PT gear!

If you have questions over PTX, please do not hesitate to contact C/2Lt. Patocs, C/SMSgt. Matheny or 2Lt. Matthew Costabile. 

• Cadet Meetings: Monday nights from 7:00PM to 9:30PM
• Senior Meetings: The 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month at 7:30PM
• Staff Meetings: The 3rd Wednesday each month at 7:30PM