So What Is "Operation: GO!" All About?
"Operation: Go!" is the first annual Civil Air Patrol, West Michigan Group 703 Open House and 'Fly Day' event. This great event is designed to showcase and highlight the capabilities of the Civil Air Patrol; the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force.
We'll be showcasing our three primary missions:
Look for details below & on the other pages of this website!
HOURS OF OPERATION: 0900 - 1500 (9:00AM - 3:00PM)
We'll be showcasing our three primary missions:
- Emergency Services
- Cadets Programs
- Aerospace Education
Look for details below & on the other pages of this website!
HOURS OF OPERATION: 0900 - 1500 (9:00AM - 3:00PM)
USAF GMC YUKON SUV VIDEO GAME TRUCK Click the 'Raptor' Below for details!
Operation Details:
Active Flights:
- Civil Air Patrol Cessna C-172 and C-182 Flight Operations
- Civil Air Patrol Schweizer SGS-2-32 Glider Operations
- Demos of CAP Search & Rescue methods
- USAF GMC YUKON SUV with video game station
- Model Rocketry Demonstrations
- Aerospace Education Classes
- Change of Command Ceremony for GLR-MI-703
- Sparta Fire Department Display and Demo's
The Missions of the Civil Air Patrol & The Goals Of This Open House
The Civil Air Patrol has three primary missions it performs on a near daily basis. Those missions are:
Emergency Services
We will be demonstrating how the C.A.P. conducts it's Search & Rescue operations. Primarily when an aircraft flying between two points becomes lost, has crashed or otherwise, the C.A.P. can become activated by Local, State or Federal municipalities/government to search or aid in the search for these aircraft.The C.A.P. can also be activated for many other reasons, come to the open house and find out more information!
Cadets Programs
C.A.P. cadets from all over West Michigan will be on hand to tell you everything there is to know about what it's like to be a cadet in one of the best organizations around. Cadets will also be participating in the operation of this open house and will be working to participate in SAR demonstrations as well as participating in Powered and Glider orientation flights throughout the day.
Aerospace Education
C.A.P. members will be conducting classes on Aerospace Education and it's importance to America and the American people. By the Civil Air Patrol using it's vast outreach, we can provide educational materials to teachers and educators ALL OVER these United States. It's by this outreach that we can insure a broad interest in aerospace and keep America the number one country in air & space superiority.
Come to the Open House; especially if you are a teacher and let us show you how you can integrate our lesson plans into your classrooms.
Emergency Services
We will be demonstrating how the C.A.P. conducts it's Search & Rescue operations. Primarily when an aircraft flying between two points becomes lost, has crashed or otherwise, the C.A.P. can become activated by Local, State or Federal municipalities/government to search or aid in the search for these aircraft.The C.A.P. can also be activated for many other reasons, come to the open house and find out more information!
Cadets Programs
C.A.P. cadets from all over West Michigan will be on hand to tell you everything there is to know about what it's like to be a cadet in one of the best organizations around. Cadets will also be participating in the operation of this open house and will be working to participate in SAR demonstrations as well as participating in Powered and Glider orientation flights throughout the day.
Aerospace Education
C.A.P. members will be conducting classes on Aerospace Education and it's importance to America and the American people. By the Civil Air Patrol using it's vast outreach, we can provide educational materials to teachers and educators ALL OVER these United States. It's by this outreach that we can insure a broad interest in aerospace and keep America the number one country in air & space superiority.
Come to the Open House; especially if you are a teacher and let us show you how you can integrate our lesson plans into your classrooms.
Where To Find Us:
Location: Sparta Municipal Airport:
9100 Vinton Ave NW Sparta, MI 49345
From the South:
Take I-131 North, Take exit 95 for Post Dr toward Belmont, Turn left at Post Dr NE, Turn right at Pine Island Dr NE, Turn left at 10 Mile Rd NE, Turn right at N Division Ave, Turn left at 11 Mile Rd NW and then Turn left at Vinton Ave NW.
From the North:
Take I-131 South, Take exit 97 for 10 Mile Rd toward Rockford, Turn right at 10 Mile Rd NE, Turn right at N Division Ave, Turn left at 11 Mile Rd NW and Turn left at Vinton Ave NW.
From the West:
Take I-96 East towards Grand Rapids, take exit 31B to merge onto US-131 N toward Big Rapids/Cadillac, take exit 95 for Post Dr toward Belmont, turn left at Post Dr NE, turn right at Pine Island Dr NE, turn left at 10 Mile Rd NE, turn right at N Division Ave, turn left at 11 Mile Rd NW and then turn left at Vinton Ave NW.
From the East:
Take I-96 west to Grand Rapids, take exit 31B to merge onto US-131 N toward Big Rapids/Cadillac, take exit 95 for Post Dr toward Belmont, turn left at Post Dr NE, turn right at Pine Island Dr NE, turn left at 10 Mile Rd NE, turn right at N Division Ave, turn left at 11 Mile Rd NW, turn left at Vinton Ave NW.
9100 Vinton Ave NW Sparta, MI 49345
From the South:
Take I-131 North, Take exit 95 for Post Dr toward Belmont, Turn left at Post Dr NE, Turn right at Pine Island Dr NE, Turn left at 10 Mile Rd NE, Turn right at N Division Ave, Turn left at 11 Mile Rd NW and then Turn left at Vinton Ave NW.
From the North:
Take I-131 South, Take exit 97 for 10 Mile Rd toward Rockford, Turn right at 10 Mile Rd NE, Turn right at N Division Ave, Turn left at 11 Mile Rd NW and Turn left at Vinton Ave NW.
From the West:
Take I-96 East towards Grand Rapids, take exit 31B to merge onto US-131 N toward Big Rapids/Cadillac, take exit 95 for Post Dr toward Belmont, turn left at Post Dr NE, turn right at Pine Island Dr NE, turn left at 10 Mile Rd NE, turn right at N Division Ave, turn left at 11 Mile Rd NW and then turn left at Vinton Ave NW.
From the East:
Take I-96 west to Grand Rapids, take exit 31B to merge onto US-131 N toward Big Rapids/Cadillac, take exit 95 for Post Dr toward Belmont, turn left at Post Dr NE, turn right at Pine Island Dr NE, turn left at 10 Mile Rd NE, turn right at N Division Ave, turn left at 11 Mile Rd NW, turn left at Vinton Ave NW.
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