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Civil Air Patrol Cadet Teagan Thomas receives instruction on an ASK-21 Glider June 8, 2014, as part of a CAP Flight Orientation Program. The cadets started the day learning the basics of glider flight and were soon flying the gliders hundreds of feet above the Eifel. (Courtesy photo/released)
A Spangdahlem Civil Air Patrol cadet flies an ASK-21 Glider June 8, 2014, as part of a CAP Flight Orientation Program. The glider is a unpowered aircraft that uses physics and aerodynamics to glide at speeds up to 174 mph. (Courtesy photo/released)
The Spangdahlem Cadet Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, learn about the operations of an ASK-21 Glider June 8, 2014, as part of a Flight Orientation Program. The group meets every Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. Youth ages 12 to 18 may join the CAP. For general information on the program, visit http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com. For more information about the Spangdahlem CAP squadron, email nhqos126@yahoo.com or visit http://www.facebook.com/capspangdahlem. (Courtesy photo/released)
Civil Air Patrol Lt. Col. Chad Morris, Spangdahlem Cadet Squadron commander, instructs Cadets Sean Cannon, Andrew Cannon and Teagan Thomas before flying in an ASK-21 Glider during a Flight Orientation Program June 8, 2014. The glider was launched into the air in about three seconds using a winch system. (Courtesy photo/released)