Flying Squirrels - Explorer Post 2657
Sponsor: Steve Cusick
Contact Info: sjchc@glenndaleftc.com
Cell: 765-513-8665

What is Aviation Exploring:

Exploring is the young adult career education program of Learning For Life (Boy Scouts of America Sagamore Council) for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old. Our purpose is to provide opportunities to explore aviation careers and flying. Activities that might be enjoyed by the Flying Squirrels include: rides in general aviation aircraft, trips to Air Force bases, aviation museums, air shows, and pilot training at the Glenndale Flight Training Center.

Our Sponsor:

Glenndale Flight Training Center (Airport) is the corporate sponsor for the Post.

History:

The “Flying Squirrels” organization was originally charted in 1965. The organization is dedicated to the promotion of aviation by providing an economical means for young adults to learn to fly.


Advisors

An advisory committee heads the Explorer Post, which is responsible for overseeing the practices and operations of the Post. The advisory committee members are adults who provide advice and direction to the Post members and are the final authority for the group.

Advisory Committee:

  • Steve Stants, Chairman
  • Steve Cusick, Sponsor
  • Nathan Davis
  • Ty Lingo
  • Chuck Rider
  • Laura Stants
  • Jon Tharp
  • Mike Wild


Membership Information

In order to become a member of Explorer Post 2657, you must be at least 14 years old (and completed 8th grade), but no older than 20 years and still in high school. Once registered, you may remain a member until age 21. Membership is open to both males and females, even though Exploring is sponsored by the Boy Scouts.

For additional information contact:
Steve Cusick
sjchc@glenndaleftc.com
765-513-8665

The Rules:

The following are rules and requirements for membership in Explorer Post 2657, “The Flying Squirrels”. Questions regarding the following can be brought to the attention of the Post Advisory Committee.
  1. Membership is open to young adults who are 14 and graduates of the eighth grade or 15 through 20 years of age. The Post has two types of memberships; regular and reserve. Regular members are young adults who are 14 and graduates of the 8th grade or 15 through 18 years of age. Reserve members are regular members who have elected to continue their involvement until the age of 21.
  2. Meeting attendance is mandatory to maintain flying privileges.
  3. Each member (who elects to begin flight instruction) pays monthly dues in the amount of $5.00. (Flying privileges only)
  4. Each member (regular and reserve) pays an annual fee to the Boy Scouts of America in the amount $10.00.
  5. Flight and instructor time will be noted on the aircraft time sheet for billing purposes.
  6. All members shall obey Federal, State and Local Laws. Members using alcohol or other drugs will immediately have all membership and flying privileges revoked.
  7. All members shall observe and comply with all FAA regulations, Airman Information Manual, Local airport rules, and the information in the aircraft Pilot’s Operations Handbook (POH).
  8. An airplane can only be reserved and operated by members in good standing, who have met the attendance requirements and whose bill is current.
  9. All members shall obey all the rules and regulations of the Indiana Pilot’s Club, Inc. and Glenndale Flight Training Center.
  10. Airplanes shall not be used for commercial purposes. Sharing of flight expenses with other members or passengers is permitted.
  11. Airplanes shall only be operated on FAA approved and designated landing strips. Operation of the airplane on gravel shall be avoided.
  12. Members may only schedule and receive flight instruction from Glenndale Flight Training Center.
  13. Rates for ground and flight instruction are based on the agreement between the Explorer Post and Glenndale Flight Training Center and Pilot’s Club.
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