Alaska Wing

Reverse Thrust

The C-130 landing in Eagle, Alaska. Eagle is on the Yukon River and was destination for gold rush crowds headed to Dawson City. This is a gravel and dirt runway, when the C-130 uses reverse thrust-er it creates quite a dust storm (Photo: Harry White)

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CAP Collaborating with NASA on 2025 Contrail Mission

Building on knowledge gained from the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipse missions, Civil Air Patrol is partnering with NASA for a third straight year to gather scientific information across the U.S. The 2025 Aviation Weather Mission will engage members...

Silvered Wings: Fleet Model 7 (1929-1931)

Capacity: twoLength: 21 feet 6 inchesMaximum speed: 115 mphCruise speed: 95 mphRange: 300 milesService ceiling: 14,000 feetFactory price: $4,485The Fleet Model 7 was an open-cockpit biplane seati...

CAP Supports U.S. Northern Command Mission to Bolster Security at U.S. Southern Border

Civil Air Patrol is helping keep local communities safe through its work with U.S. Northern Command and its mission to bolster security at the southern border. Acting in its role as a Total Force Partner, CAP is serving as a force multiplier, wo...

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