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ST CLOUD FLY IN Pancakes and planes prove winning combination for squadron’s fundraiser Captain Richard J. Sprouse Public Affairs Officer Group 2 Pancakes and planes proved to be the winning combination for the St. Cloud Composite Squadron’s annual fundraiser. Squadron members served 1,300 breakfasts of pancakes and sausage, and raised $2,100 for squadron activities during the Sunday, June 28 event held at the St. Cloud Airport. “Our crew of seniors and cadets came early, worked hard, and stayed late; the result was another very successful breakfast,” said Lt. Col. Jim Schlick, the event’s organizer. “Between the Army National Guard’s CH-47 Chinook helicopter, the LifeLink helicopter, several experimental aircraft, and our own CAP glass-cockpit 182 with the avionics power on, our C/SrA Michael Norton serves up breakfast to one of the 1,300 people who attended the St. Cloud Composite Squadron’s annual fly-in breakfast on June 28. airport guests had quite a bit to look at.” Schlick also thanked the St. Cloud Times, Shopping News, WJON Radio, KNSI Radio, and Charter Communications for their generous promotion of the event. Schlick said the squadron is already looking forward to next year’s event. “Since it seemed that everyone had fun, I told ‘Chris Cakes’ (food vendor) to put us on their schedule for next June 27. Mark your calendar now!” C/SrA Michael Norton in the blister of a <strong>Minnesota</strong> Army National Guard Chinook helicopter on display during St. Cloud Composite Squadron’s annual fly-in breakfast on June 28. C/2nd Lt Derek Cash provides flightline security while the LifeLink helicopter departs St. Cloud Airport. The helicopter was among a number of aircraft on display during St. Cloud Composite Squadron’s annual fly-in breakfast on June 28. The event raised $2,100 for squadron activities. 22 22
Members Ride in CH-47 Chinook Helicopter 1st Lt. Erik Lindquist Public Affairs Officer, Viking Squadron Viking Squadron members were honored to have the opportunity to fly with the <strong>Minnesota</strong> Army Air National Guard in a CH47 Chinook helicopter. The flight originated at the St. Paul Downtown Airport, also known as Holman Field. Squadron members also toured the facility, and were able to view the Blackhawk helicopters stationed at the site. The CH 47 Chinook helicopter has a crew of three (pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer), it can carry up to 55 troops or 24 litters with 3 attendants. It is built for heavy lifting, and can carry up to 26,680 pounds of additional weight. The Chinook can reach a maximum speed of 196 MPH and a service ceiling of 18,500 feet. CH47 Chinook helicopter taking off. Experiences like these helps the Civil Air Patrol promote aerospace education to its members. Cadets (ages 12-18) especially benefit from these experiences in which they grow their aviation knowledge and interest. Most cadets continue to pursue aviation in a broader part of their lives either professionally or personally, and it is one of many reasons why they join the Civil Air Patrol. Viking Squadron members in front of the CH47 Chinook helicopter that they rode in. 23 23
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