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On a cadet orientation flight, who remains in command at all times?

The pilot, even if the cadet handles the controls.

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  1. The cadet
  2. The squadron commander
  3. The pilot ✔

Why: Cadets may handle the controls in the air, but the adult CAP pilot is always responsible. The pilot flies the takeoff and landing.

Huh, didn't know that: CAP orientation pilots have over 200 hours as pilot in command in the class of aircraft they fly.

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Answer: The pilot. Cadets may handle the controls in the air, but the adult CAP pilot is always responsible. The pilot flies the takeoff and landing.

  1. CAP: Cadet Orientation Flights (parents FAQ) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/parents/cadet-orientation-flights
    the pilot remains in command at all times, and only the pilot will fly the airplane during takeoff, landing
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAP: Cadet Orientation Flights (parents FAQ) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/parents/cadet-orientation-flights
    CAP never charges cadets for orientation flights.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAP: Cadet Orientation Flights (parents FAQ) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/parents/cadet-orientation-flights
    Pilots have over 200 hours as pilot-in-command in the class of aircraft they’re flying.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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