Funding Request
***PLEASE READ THE BELOW REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING A F98***
This information was last updated on 2 JUN 2026
Funding requests are routed to different departments based on the type of training selected. If the incorrect training is selected the request will be denied and required to be resubmitted.
Air Operations Funding Types - Please Select Request Type Below
Emergency Services (SAR/DR) Training
Pilot Proficiency (Requires at least TMP Qualification except annual Profile 7 for Form 5 prep)
Return to Flight (Previous CAPF5 Pilots Only)
TAA / G1000 Transition Funding
FY26 Member Funded Aircraft Rates
FUNDING REQUEST FORMS
Form 98A (Pilot or Aircrew Funding) - Click this link to create the request email. Non-functional link - F98A - DO NOT USE THIS LINK -
Form 98G (Ground Vehicles) Click the link to create the request email. Non-functional link -98G F98G - DO NOT USE THIS LINK
If you need to relocate an aircraft for O-rides please use this link F52 via Email No funding request is required unless the aircraft is being relocated to the cadets.
Non-functional link - F52 - DO NOT USE THIS LINK
Emergency Services (SAR/DR) Training: This funding is used for ground team training, aircrew training and SAR/DR Mission Pilot training or CAPF91 checkride preparation. Please visit the NCWG Emergency Services page for guidelines on funded ES training requests.
For other types of pilot funding requests, continue reading below. Please do not create sorties until your request has been approved and you have a tracking number.
MP/TMP Proficiency is not to be used for Mission Pilot training or CAPF91 checkride preparation, that is a SAR Training request.
With the exception of an annual Profile 7 for Form 5 checkride prep all Proficiency profiles require the pilot to hold at least a Transport Mission Pilot (TMP) qualification.
The awarding of Proficiency funding is dependent on the availability of funds and on-going mission participation. All profiles will be flown and documented in strict accordance with the approved CAPS 71-4 AFAM profiles available here including tasks that were not completed and the reason: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/S_071004_71B0948A1DC2E.pdf (UPDATED 5-16-2024)
o Profile #4 / 10 – Will be Approved for current Mission Pilots for Night VFR Currency Only
o Profile #7 – NHQ Directed Proficiency Profile with Instructor Pilot (This is intended to be used one time for annual Form 5 preparation within 30 days of a checkride)
o Profile #16 – Instrument Currency or Instrument Proficiency Check (Requires pilot to be at least a TMP and will only be approved every 6 Months funding permitting)
o Profile #17 – IP/CP Right-Seat Proficiency Profile (Will Only be Approved Every 90 days funding permitting)
For questions about Proficiency Funding Please Click this Link: proficiency@ncwgcap.org
Checkrides: The funding to complete an annual Form 5 or Form 91 check ride. Checkride funding is month specific and must be executed in the month requested unless specifically approved by the NCWG Stan / Eval Officer. Checkrides scheduled for the last quarter of the fiscal year (July, August, September) may be taken early upon approval of the NCWG Stan / Eval Officer or his designee. Pilots are encouraged to submit for funding for a Profile 7 Proficiency flight with a CFI before taking an annual checkride.
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Initial and Expired F5 checkrides may be funded if funding is available.
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Initial and Expired Form 91 checkrides may be funded if funding is available.
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Relocation flights are authorized to and from the check pilot within the set amount of funding provided. Any fuel cost over the approved amount will be at the expense of the pilot. The relocation sorties will be entered on the F5/F91 mission as RELO's.
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The checkride funding request must include all requested information to include but not limited to the check pilot name and planned date. If your requested check pilot is not in the list in the form due to not having an ncwgcap.org email address please add it to the notes field in the request.
For questions about Checkride Funding Please Click this Link: douglass.hansen@ncwgcap.org
Onboarding (New Senior Pilot and Cadet Pilot Candidates Only): A new member that holds a current FAA pilot certificate but has not been previously qualified as a CAP F70-5 pilot. Each member is entitled to 2 “onboarding” flights up to a total of 3 hours flight training with a CAP Instructor Pilot. The New Pilot Onboarding documentation is located in CAP pamphlet 70-12 (CAPP 70-12)
This funding does not include the initial Form 5 check ride and that must be submitted under a separate NCWGF98A funding request.
It is not intended to bring an inactive pilot to currency and proficiency. The purpose is the introduce CAP procedures, equipment use and preparation for a Form 5 check ride. Pilots lacking proficiency and currency will attain these at the member's expense using CAP Aircraft with a CAP Instructor Pilot under self-funded AFAM- B0 missions or through an alternate source of instruction outside of CAP before requesting funding.
For CFI/CFII: The program goal is to bring a VFR/IFR Pilot onboard as a CAP Pilot. Those possessing FAA Certified Flight Instructor CFI/CFII qualifications can expect to be transitioned to Instructor Pilot at a later date based on flight activities performed as a CAP PIC to gain proficiency as a CAP pilot and ES qualification as a Mission Observer (or Mission Pilot) to be able to relate to the variety of CAP Missions.
To be eligible for funding, the member must:
- Have completed Level 1 of the CAP Training and Education program.
- Emergency Services:
- Statement of Understanding.
- Complete Absorb Aircraft Ground Handling
- Complete Absorb Aircrew Professionalism.
- Contact Capt David Grindstaff, NCWG A-DSO for Pilot Onboarding who will coordinate assignment of an approved mentor and/or flight instructor that will assist you with:
- The capturing of pilot information on the New Pilot Experience Survey CAPP 70-12.
- Assist with upload of FAA and Medical documents, endorsements and Logbook page totals for PIC Time, X-Country time verifications and assist with validations.
- Provide basic instruction of WIMRs creation of sorties and NCWG requirements for proper closeout; working within E-Services and Ops Quals as outlined in CAPP 70-12 Pilot Onboarding.
- Ensuring all tasking of sections contained in CAPP70-12 are completed.
- Verify completion of Absorb AMRAD Pilot Training course.
- Verify completion of both Absorb General and Airplane 70-1 Exams.
- If over 200 hours PIC, you are encouraged to complete the Absorb Cadet Orientation Exam if over 200 PIC in airplanes (or) Cadet Orientation with ROTC Exam if over 300 PIC in airplanes.
- If onboarding is to be performed in a G-1000 aircraft:
- Instructor led G-1000 ground and flight training is to either be documented on CAPF 70-11 and uploaded or DOV Waiver based on prior G-1000 experience will be completed and uploaded.
- For C182 Verify High Performance endorsement in an aircraft 201HP (or higher) or plan to complete the CAP High Performance requirements outlined in CAPS 71-1 with minimum 4 hours flight training, 25 landings and logbook endorsed.
- A person that holds G-1000 endorsement in a C182 may take an abbreviated 172 check ride in any type of C172.
- Training Plan and Experience survey filled out as outlined in CAPP70-12, submitted to the Wing Stan / Eval Officer for approval to commence flight training in preparation of the CAP Form 5. The required forms are located with the 70-12 publication on the NHQ Publications site.
- Request funding for Onboard Training flights using NCWG F98A. All training flights and check ride will be completed within 30 days from first approved start date unless extenuating circumstances exist.
- Verify all required post training documents and waivers are uploaded to Ops Quals to include CAPF 70-11 G-1000 Training record (as required) in preparation for Form 5 Flight Check.
- Request funding for Form 5 Initial Flight check using NCWG F98A.
- Following a successful flight check, upload completed Form 70-5 Flight check, graded Questionnaire and submit Form 5, questionnaire and applicable Form 5 endorsements for validation. If all is in order, you will receive qualification in aircraft, designation as a CAP Pilot with airplane qualifications from endorsed items.
For questions about Onboarding Funding Please Click this Link: douglass.hanson@ncwgcap.org
Return to Flight (Previous CAPF5 Pilots Only): A previously qualified CAPF 70-5 pilot due to no fault of their own that experienced an interruption in their flying activity that resulted in expiration of their CAP Pilot qualifications. The pilot may be eligible for up to 3 hours of return to flight training. This funding is designed to prepare for a Form 5 check ride within 30 days. Each member is entitled to 2 “return to flight” flights up to a total of 3 hours.
This funding does not include the initial Form 70-5 check ride. The check ride request must be submitted under a separate NCWGF98A funding request. It is not intended to bring an inactive pilot to currency and proficiency. The purpose is the re-introduce CAP procedures, equipment use and preparation for a Form 5 check ride. Pilots lacking proficiency and currency will attain these at the member's expense either using CAP Aircraft with a CAP Instructor Pilot under self-funded AFAM – C24 or B24 missions or through an alternate source of instruction outside of CAP before requesting funding.
The prerequisite requirements are the same as the Onboarding requirements above.
For questions about Return to Flight Funding Please Click this Link: douglass.hanson@ncwgcap.org
TAA / G1000 Transition Funding: A current CAP Form 5 Pilot who is not qualified in the G1000 aircraft may be eligible for up to two 1.5-hour sorties for VFR and two 1.5-hour sorties for IFR to transition to the G1000 aircraft as funding allows. One 1.5-hour sortie for the required transition training to the G1000 NXi / ESP aircraft (N689CP/N229CA) is also available under this funding type.
All G-1000 Transition Training sorties will follow the ground and flight training requirements of CAPS 71-1 and have a CAPF70-11 G-1000 Training Record uploaded into Ops Quals Documents following the flights.
Funding request will be reviewed and prioritized based on the following order,
1. Active Instructor Pilots (IPs), Check Pilots (CPs), Check Pilot Examiners (CPEs), Mission Check Pilots (MCPs) and Mission Check Pilot Examiners (MCPEs)
2. Active Mission Pilots (MPs), Transport Mission Pilots (TMPs) and Cadet Orientation Pilots
3. Active VFR Pilots (12+ hours PIC time in 12 calendar months)
4. Inactive pilots (0 < 12hours PIC time in 12 calendar months)
For questions about TAA / G1000 Transition Funding Please Click this Link: douglass.hansen@ncwgcap.org
Cadet Pilot Proficiency: CAP Wings Graduates, AFJROTC Flight Academy Graduate and Cadet Private Pilots are eligible for 1.8 hours of proficiency monthly.
The prerequisite requirements are the same as the Onboarding requirements above except the requirement for Senior Member education.
For questions about Proficiency Funding Please Click this Link: cadetproficiency@ncwgcap.org
FY26 Member Funded Aircraft Rates:
Note that the rates below are for aircraft time only. Fuel is to be paid for using the member's credit card at the time of fueling. You will receive an emailed invoice at the end of the month for your flight time. The invoice is due upon receipt.
Cessna 172: $85.00 / hour DRY
Cessna 182: $103.00 / hour DRY
Documentation of the training conducted is required for all funded training request. Training requests will not be reimbursed if the CAPF104 or CAPF109 are not properly completed. In some cases all of the information requested in the CAPF104 or CAPF 109 may not apply. Do not leave any line items blank. If a line item doesn't apply please add N/A to the line.
Below are samples of properly completed CAPF104s and CAPF109s.
