Airlines · Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Texas cadet becomes Civil Air Patrol’s 200th Ray-funded pilot
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Capt. Sebastian Vargas has become the 200th student to earn a private pilot certificate through the Ray Foundation scholarship program.
TL;DR
Vargas completed his FAA check ride in June, marking a milestone for the Cadet Wings program which has received $3.26 million in funding over four years. The program provides critical financial support for youth flight training, helping the Civil Air Patrol develop the next generation of pilots.
AVweb14 Jul, 19:15 BST
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